AMOREM Seeks Volunteers with Certified Therapy Dogs

AMOREM Seeks Volunteers with Certified Therapy Dogs

AMOREM, your local, non-profit hospice and palliative medicine provider, is seeking volunteers with certified therapy dogs to improve quality of life for patients and their families in AMOREM’s patient care units.

The comforting presence of a pet can create a calming environment. Simply petting a dog can help reduce feelings of anxiety, loneliness or depression. As a volunteer with a certified therapy dog, you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and families. “Our pet therapy volunteers at AMOREM bring a special kind of comfort that words alone can’t provide.” said Cyndi Akins, director of volunteer services. “Their visits offer peace, joy and healing in moments when it’s needed most. We are endlessly grateful for the light they bring to our patients and families.”

Certified pet therapy dog, Kwacha, visits AMOREM team member, Donna Hart, BSN, RN. Kwacha volunteers with owners Walter and Jacquelyn Ford.

Patients, families and staff currently benefit from pet therapy dogs, like River, Kwacha, Cooper, Sandy and Gracie, but there is a need for more! Therapy dogs must be certified through Pet Partners, Inc., Therapy Dog International or Therapy Pets Unlimited.

To learn more about impacting the lives of patients and families with your certified therapy dog, please contact volunteer services at 828.754.0101.

AMOREM, formerly Burke Hospice and Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, is proud to be your local, nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider with nearly 45 years of experience providing the highest quality care possible. AMOREM has local care teams that provide hospice and palliative medicine services wherever a patient calls home, as well as patient care units located in Valdese, Hudson, Lenoir and soon in Boone to serve the needs of patients and families in the community.

To learn more about AMOREM services or to make a referral, visit www.amoremsupport.org or call 828.754.0101 to speak with a local team member.