Pet Therapy Services
Who Can Receive Pet Therapy?
Pet Therapy is available to all patients receiving Symponia Hospice care.
There are no restrictions — just an open heart and a willingness to welcome a little extra love into your day.
What to Expect During a Visit...
​Every Pet Therapy session is tailored to the patient’s comfort and energy level. Visits typically last between 15 minutes to an hour and are designed to be relaxed, informal and uplifting.
Patients may:
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Pet and cuddle the therapy animal,
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Chat with the handler about the animal’s personality and tricks,
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Reminisce about their own past pets and share stories or
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Enjoy simple games or tricks!
No matter how our patients choose to engage, every visit is designed to provide emotional support, motivation, and heartwarming memories.
How Often Can Patients Request Pet Therapy?
Our Pet Therapy program is growing, and visits are scheduled based on the availability of our therapy teams. We do our best to accommodate requests and bring these moments of joy to as many patients as possible.
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Interested in Our Pet Therapy Program?
Speak with our hospice care team today to learn more about scheduling a Pet Therapy session. Call us at (770) 456-5701.
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