About the silver whiskers program
and why it was created
The Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization that began in 2009.
The Silver Whiskers Program was created after receiving a call from a hospice organization about loaning a dog to a patient. The patient's dog had died at 15 years old and was the only family the patient had. After his dog's death he refused medication, and his health was spiraling rapidly down.
Hank, a Basset/Lab mix, was introduced to the very depressed man. From the moment Ken saw Hank his depression disappeared. Ken began taking his meds and lived another 2 years.
The last six months of Ken's life he and Hank were moved into a care facility. I'm told when Ken died Hank was on his bed with his paw lovingly on Ken's arm, and he passed peacefully.
Pet companions really can make a life or death difference for our clients.
The Silver Whiskers Program was created after receiving a call from a hospice organization about loaning a dog to a patient. The patient's dog had died at 15 years old and was the only family the patient had. After his dog's death he refused medication, and his health was spiraling rapidly down.
Hank, a Basset/Lab mix, was introduced to the very depressed man. From the moment Ken saw Hank his depression disappeared. Ken began taking his meds and lived another 2 years.
The last six months of Ken's life he and Hank were moved into a care facility. I'm told when Ken died Hank was on his bed with his paw lovingly on Ken's arm, and he passed peacefully.
Pet companions really can make a life or death difference for our clients.
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Hank and Ken
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