WHAT GUNTER'S LEGACY COVERS FOR HOSPICE DOGS:

 

Gunter's Legacy provides hospice dogs palliative care in order to help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for dogs with serious, chronic, and life-threatening illnesses. Gunter's Legacy covers the cost of hospice medical care with Gunter's Legacy Veterinary Partner Hospitals, as outlined below. Hospice adopters may use a veterinary hospital that is not a Gunter's Legacy Veterinary Partner, but itemized invoices are required and are subject to approval for reimbursement. 

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Items Covered:

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• Tests and re-tests, as determined by the treating veterinarian and subject to approval by Gunter's Legacy (such as blood or urine tests, x-rays, etc.)

• Pain management to help dogs remain comfortable

• Prescription food

• Vaccinations

• Flea and deworming treatments

• Medications for chronic conditions

• Subcutaneous uids

• Euthanasia services and communal cremation

• Antibiotics for infections

• Care items available in our donation inventory

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WHAT GUNTER'S LEGACY DOES NOT COVER FOR HOSPICE DOGS:

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Hospice parents may choose to pursue more extensive treatments themselves if they are in a financial position to do so and if it is in the dog’s best interest.

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Items Not Covered:

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• Surgery or anything requiring anesthesia  

• Advanced diagnostics (i.e. ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs) 

• Hospitalizations over 24 hours

• Radiation, chemotherapy

• Food (except for prescription diets)

• Supplements, Fish oil

• Pee pads

• Boarding services at headquarters or elsewhere

• Private cremation with ashes returned

• Grooming services

• House cleaning services