Pet volunteers helping those at Hinds Hospice through challenging times

Pet volunteers helping those at Hinds Hospice through challenging times 
ABC Action News KFSN-30 - Fresno, CA; by Ana Torrea; 8/15/25 
Going through a terminal illness can be hard on a person and their family. Being placed in hospice or palliative care can be just as isolating. Pet volunteers can help ease their feelings of anxiety and loneliness. Sven Hamilton is the Director of Volunteer Services with Hinds Hospice. "Most importantly, it's just being able to be there for our patients and to bring that little bit of joy as they are facing a disconnection with all the things they once loved," he said. Health experts say animal-assisted therapy can help enhance physical, emotional and social well-being.