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How dog saved from euthanasia sparked movement to help terminally ill pet

01/03/24 at 04:00 AM

How dog saved from euthanasia sparked movement to help terminally ill petNewsweek, by Alice Gibbs; 1/1/24A very special dog who was saved from euthanasia has sparked a heartwarming movement to help terminally ill pets. Opie, a 9-year-old terrier with cancer, was facing imminent euthanasia due to the weather, a harsh Texas winter. Austin Pets Alive! (APA) was called. ... The situation opened the eyes of staff at Austin Pets Alive to the need for specialized care for dogs with terminal illnesses. Opie's original foster, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, established the shelter's "fospice" program—offering end-of-life care to animals in similar situations.

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Terminally-ill dogs find love through hospice foster program

01/01/24 at 04:00 AM

Terminally-ill dogs find love through hospice foster programFox7 Austin, by John Krinjak; 12/26/23AUSTIN, Texas - Some Austin-based volunteers are making sure terminally ill dogs get the love they deserve. Austin Pets Alive! recently launched a hospice foster program, and it was all inspired by a very special pooch named Opie.

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Beloved Buffalo Hospice campus cat passes away

12/24/23 at 04:00 AM

Beloved Buffalo Hospice campus cat passes awayWGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY), 12/22/23Buffalo, NY—Buffalo Hospice & Palliative Care shared the sad news that a cat who wandered onto the property during the pandemic has passed away. The campuses beloved black cat 'Biggie Smalls' had become the unofficial mascot of the care facility in the spring of 2020 when he showed up at their doors. Biggie welcomed patients along with their family, friends, and caregivers on a daily basis.

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Ready Pet Go! Meet the 125 lb. dog comforting people in hospice care

12/04/23 at 04:00 AM

Ready Pet Go! Meet the 125 lb. dog comforting people in hospice careWKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH)November 29, 2023Strongsville, OH—When your loved one is ready to move on to the other side, you hope they’ll find comfort in a place of peace, serenity, and care. At the Thomas P. Perciak Hospice of Southwest General, there’s someone there to help. His name is Winston. He’s an 8-year-old Bernese mountain dog, about 125 lbs., and is the biggest lover you’ll ever meet.

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Hospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch

12/02/23 at 04:00 AM

Hospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch

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