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End-of-Life Care for Critters
Written By: Kathleen Bub - Forever Farm | Issue: 2016/11 - November
In honor of National Animal Hospice Day, which is November 4, we would like to tell you Molly’s story.
She was a sweet little senior Boston Terrier whose owner was placed in a nursing home. In distress about her dog’s future, the owner understandably told her son that Molly should be euthanized instead of sent to a traditional shelter. Fortunately, the son knew about the Forever Farm and asked us if we would instead let little Molly live out her life with us. We wholeheartedly agreed.
Molly spent a very short time at the Forever Farm before it was realized that she was suffering physically and mentally from the abrupt transition to such an active facility. An alternative was needed.
Friends for Life is probably the only animal rescue organization in the region that has a separate facility for palliative care and hospice. Our Joseph E. Pickelsimer Center is designed and operated for just that function. When any of our small animals are in need of special nursing, or end of life care, they are transferred to the Pickelsimer Center. Clean and comfortable, with soothing music, aromatherapy, and trained staff, it provides a tranquil environment for our special animals.
For the last few weeks of Molly’s life, she spent her days at the center with special hospice care, and was fortunate to spend her nights alternating between the homes of two of our caring staff members. She knew in the end that she was loved.
Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization operating the Forever Farm, a lifelong sanctuary for senior and special needs animals. As described above, we also operate the Pickelsimer Center for animal palliative care and hospice. Please consider supporting our mission with a tax-deductible donation. Our website is friendsforlifeforeverfarm.org For information, call us at (828) 508-2460. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.
