Pet Peace of Mind

Pet Peace of Mind seeks to fill a void in the nonprofit sector dedicated to helping hospice and palliative care patients care for their pets. That is why YoloCares has joined the ranks of hospice organizations around the country who have become Pet Peace of Mind partners. 

Pet Peace of Mind was founded by a group of professionals working in the fields of human health care, medical research, academia, palliative care, veterinary medicine, business, and nonprofit operations. Recognizing the growing research proving the emotional and health benefits of the human-pet bond, PPOM’s leaders seek to help seriously ill patient's care for their pets, and keep them with them through their illness

Many people bond with their pets in much the same way they bond with other people. Pets are treated and loved like family members and they comfort their owners much like a close friend or relative.  

For these pet families, the human-pet bond takes on deeper meaning and value when the pet parent is facing a life-limiting or terminal illness. Pets may serve as their sole source of companionship, comfort, and love and give them hope and a reason to get up every day. As their illness progresses, most patients will need help with pet care issues.

Some patients are fortunate to have a broad support network and receive all the assistance they need. Unfortunately, as some families deal with grief and loss surrounding the patient’s illness, beloved pets may be overlooked or treated as an afterthought by family members who are unfamiliar with the patient’s bond with their pet.

Pet Peace of Mind provides the solution to this challenging situation. Our program helps local hospice and palliative care organizations meet the needs of their patients with pets.

Pet Peace of Mind is a non-profit organization that provides hospices, home health care and palliative care providers with training and tools so they can provide care for the pets of hospice patients. YoloCares provides specially trained volunteers to assist with daily care like feeding, exercising the pet and pet sitting. They may also arrange trips to the veterinarian, groomer or boarding facility.