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USA TODAY article covers a program started a Oklahoma hospice, to help take care of the pets of hospice patients. The program has received a grant to develop and promote the program to non-profit hospices across the U.S.
The Pet Peace of Mind Program that Taylor McNac developed provides not only pet food, vet care, meds for older animals with arthritis or other chronic disease, flea and tick control, and vaccinations, but also sends volunteers to walk dogs, make runs to the groomer, or provides transportation for any other pet need.