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32 people are interested
Pet Visits for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Capital Caring Health- Merrifield Region
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32 people are interested
Capital Caring Health is seeking certified dogs (with their owners) to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients and their families. Dogs needs to be certified by a dog certifying organization and must be current on shots and dog license.
Pets bring much love and comfort to those facing life limiting illnesses. These furry pets bring great joy to hospice patients.
Please consider sharing your pet with a hospice patient. Contact lyoung@capitalcaring.org
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About Capital Caring Health- Merrifield Region
Location:
3180 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042, US
Mission Statement
Provide Patients and Their Families with Advanced Illness Care of the Highest Quality.
Description
Capital Caring Health provides hospice, palliative and advanced illness care of the highest quality to patients of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. We serve pediatrics to geriatrics. We have two in patient centers and serve most patients in the comfort of their home. Volunteers are key to the service we provide. We train our volunteers and support them along the way. They are part of our team.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
Sat Jul 06, 2024 - Fri Oct 04, 2024
WHERE
3180 Fairview Park DriveFalls Church, VA 22042
(38.860424 ,-77.214165 )
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly or bi-weekly visits. 1-2 hours per week.
- pet shot records. Orientation, background check and other paperwork.