• Reduce anxiety and responsive behaviors;
• Help patients reminisce and open up to staff and family;
• Provide joy, reduce boredom, and give people something to care for; and
• Improve the work environment for care teams by offering positive redirection. These pets are single-use items— once provided to the patient, they belong to them and will follow them along their (healthcare) journey. That’s what makes them so meaningful: they’re theirs. Even when memory fades, patients often remember their pet’s name, their morning routine together, and stories from their childhood sparked by the pet’s presence.

“They might not remember today or yesterday, but they remember their pet. And they remember the dog they had when they were eight. Those are some of the best memories.”

Your Gift Goes Directly To Care

With no remaining pets to give, and a growing number of patients who could benefit, we’re asking for your help to bring twenty new companion pets to Victoria Hospital.

Each companion pet costs $400. Your donation helps:

• Bring peace to a frightened patient
• Provide caregivers with powerful, stress-reducing tools
• Support families in understanding their loved one’s needs
• Create moments of joy and dignity in an otherwise clinical space

“If we can do something that allows people to have fun and feel like themselves—and maybe be a part of their own inner life for a while—let’s do it!”

Pledge Your Support Today

In advance of our Miracle Garden Party Fund-A-Need auction, join us in bringing warmth, purpose, and companionship to those who need it most. $400 brings one pet—and a world of comfort—to a patient in need.

Personalize Your Gift

When you donate, you’ll also have the chance to choose the type of companion pet—Golden Retriever, Tabby Cat, Silver Cat, or Tuxedo Cat—and even give it a name. This small, heartfelt detail makes your gift even more special, connecting you personally to the meaningful comfort and companionship your gift provides.