Comments on: Pets in the news http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Diana L Guerrero http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-251794 Diana L Guerrero Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:26:31 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/#comment-251794 I remember when hospice for pets triggered gasps of disbelief and home visits for euthanasia rare. It is nice to see the trend is changing to a model where people are able to obtain additional help via hospice as the death of their pet approaches. I interviewed a few people about hospice for my book, Blessing of the Animals. At that time the American Association for the Human-Animal Bond was pushing for board certification. Also, hospice care guidelines receive approval from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2001 so certification should be closer. I remember when hospice for pets triggered gasps of disbelief and home visits for euthanasia rare.

It is nice to see the trend is changing to a model where people are able to obtain additional help via hospice as the death of their pet approaches.

I interviewed a few people about hospice for my book, Blessing of the Animals. At that time the American Association for the Human-Animal Bond was pushing for board certification.

Also, hospice care guidelines receive approval from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2001 so certification should be closer.

]]> By: Jess http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-250428 Jess Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:00:11 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/#comment-250428 North Shore Animal League has a Seniors for Seniors program that will help senior citizens with grooming and healthcare costs if they adopt a senior cat or dog. It is a fabulous program. North Shore Animal League has a Seniors for Seniors program that will help senior citizens with grooming and healthcare costs if they adopt a senior cat or dog. It is a fabulous program.

]]> By: JenniferJ http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-250324 JenniferJ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:15:02 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/#comment-250324 I was on trip last year and remember the radio ads for a humane society or spca that was placing senior dogs (and cats?) with seniors, at no cost, and subsidizing their care via a special donations/sponsorship program. It sounded like a fantastic program. I cannot for the life of me remember where it was though! I was on trip last year and remember the radio ads for a humane society or spca that was placing senior dogs (and cats?) with seniors, at no cost, and subsidizing their care via a special donations/sponsorship program. It sounded like a fantastic program.

I cannot for the life of me remember where it was though!

]]> By: katie http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-250089 katie Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:48:30 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/#comment-250089 I have adopted two senior dogs, and the cost of their care has been far from "modest". I wouldn't trade my old dog for the world, but he's been a spendy critter for his $29.99 adoption fee. We've been through thunderstorm phobia, glaucoma with enucleation, and now seizures, all in the one year I've had him (he's 11). He's also got some minor arthritis, but that has not needed anything beyond a glucosamine supplement. I think it's fantastic when people are willing to see the worth in older pets and take them home, but I'd hate to see them get slammed with significant vet bills when they're not prepared for them. I have adopted two senior dogs, and the cost of their care has been far from “modest”. I wouldn’t trade my old dog for the world, but he’s been a spendy critter for his $29.99 adoption fee. We’ve been through thunderstorm phobia, glaucoma with enucleation, and now seizures, all in the one year I’ve had him (he’s 11). He’s also got some minor arthritis, but that has not needed anything beyond a glucosamine supplement.

I think it’s fantastic when people are willing to see the worth in older pets and take them home, but I’d hate to see them get slammed with significant vet bills when they’re not prepared for them.

]]> By: 2CatMom http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-250073 2CatMom Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:47:34 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2008/04/11/dogs-in-the-news/#comment-250073 Your article made me think about the practicalities of adopting a senior pet. I wonder if there are any organizations that subsidize the care of a senior or special needs pet to someone who is willing to adopt? Your article made me think about the practicalities of adopting a senior pet. I wonder if there are any organizations that subsidize the care of a senior or special needs pet to someone who is willing to adopt?

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