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- EIN 26-0054032
- (713) 458-0234
- 170 Scarlet Ct Canyon Lake TX 78133-4916 USA
- www.pawshouston.org
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Causes: Animal-Related, Animals, Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Health, Health Care, Human Services
Mission: The mission of paws houston is to help sustain relationships between pet owners and their pets through a period of the owner's terminal and/or chronic illness in the hospital, hospice and at home.
Programs: Facilitated 182 personal pet visits to critically ill patients at major medical facilities in the houston medical center - methodist hospital, m. D. Anderson, houston hospice, texas medical center, memorial hermann hospital and christus st. Joseph. Over 85% of the visits are to critical care areas - cvicu, cu, micu, surgical icu, and nicu to elicit a response from comatose patients, reduce depression, or provide closure between the owner and pet at the end of the owner's life. Answered over 1,500 hospital related phone calls.
presentation to the general public medical personnel on benefits of pets to critically ill patients. These presentations were at major hospitals, hospices, medical seminars and assisted living centers throughout houston. Provided information on the benefits of human animal bond and safe pet guidelines to educate clients and healthcare professional about safe handling techniques and risks associated with pets of people with critical illnesses. Provided information at dog shows, home shows, and other venues and on webpage.
answered 156 client and non-client referral and information calls.