Pets For Patients | VA Cincinnati Health Care – Veterans Affairs

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Cincinnati VA Medical Center has partnered with Pets for Patients. Veterans can be a part of the special mission of rescuing shelter pets and connecting these pets with families of chronically ill children who are in need of the hope and healing that a companion can provide. Interested Veterans can participate by fostering a shelter animal and providing training so the animal is placed, ready to be the perfect family pet.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center has partnered with Pets for Patients.  Veterans can be a part of the special mission of rescuing shelter pets and connecting these pets with families of chronically ill children who are in need of the hope and healing that a companion can provide.   Interested Veterans can participate by fostering a shelter animal and providing training so the animal is placed, ready to be the perfect family pet.
Visit the Pets for Patients website for more information: www.petsforpatients.org
Did you know interacting with animals can improve both your physical and mental health? There are numerous benefits to fostering and interacting with pets, that can include:
Rescue fees, veterinarian visits, food, and supplies are all covered.
Pets for Patients will ensure each foster placement is a good fit for the Veteran and the animal.  While not all inclusive, here are basic requirements for Veterans interested in fostering a dog:
Email [email protected] stating you are a Veteran interested in being a part of their foster program.
Pets for Patients Contact:
Carol Bonner, Founder and President of Pets for Patients
Email: [email protected]
 
VA Contact:
Laura Klug, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
TBI/Polytrauma Program Manager
Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: August 2, 2022

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