PINELLAS COUNTY – The Banfield Charitable Trust recently announced a new program, Pet Peace of Mind, which recognizes and actively supports the unique bond between hospice patients and their pets.
The nationwide program launched May 1 and aligns with the BCT’s mission to fund or administer programs to keep pets and families together.
Pet Peace of Mind, which is targeted to nonprofit hospices across the country, allows patients to complete their end of life journey without worrying about their pet‘s current or future needs. The initiative provides training and funding for hospices to start local programs that deliver volunteer pet care services for patients who are unable to care for their pets while in hospice.
The program gives recipients financial assistance with routine veterinary care, pet transportation to vet appointments, pet boarding and walking, and access to pet food.
Throughout the month of May, more than 730 Banfield hospitals will be collecting funds through the I Gave My Heart to Pets campaign, which allows pet lovers to make a donation of $3. In return, each person will get their name on a self-sticking heart that will be posted throughout the hospital. A $5 donation earns both a sticky heart and a Pet Peace of Mind awareness ribbon which can be worn to demonstrate their support for the campaign.
To make a donation at the nearest Banfield hospital, visit www.banfield.net.
