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The Bond Between Hospice Program

The Bond Between Hospice Program takes in terminally ill animals and gives them loving homes until So, we started the Hospice Foster Program.

In the spring of 2015, Secondhand Hounds started to receive multiple requests for elderly, unadoptable dogs in shelters. Unfortunately, our program is adoption-based, and that is how we guarantee the survival of our program. But, we could not let these senior and terminally-ill dogs live out their final days in a cold, lonely shelter. This program relies on hospice foster homes to open their heart

s to dogs who will not ever leave. They will not be able to find a wonderful adoptive family, they will not watch their foster dog transform into a healthy pet, they will never say “see you later”, but rather “goodbye.” As you can imagine, it takes a very selfless, compassionate, and strong foster to do this. Essentially, they are taking these dogs in as their own, and loving them fiercely until it is their time to pass.

05/19/2026

Please give a loving welcome to Carol who is a sweet gal that came to rescue back in April from AL. Due to many medical concerns, her status has moved to Hospice. Thankfully Carol does not know any differently as she has settled in wonderfully to her forever fospice home where she will be spending her remaining golden chapter. Our vetting center will be monitoring her medical needs and care plan.

A few words from her loving foster family about sweet Carol:

Carol is a gentle 14-year-old hospice pup who has a heart of gold and a spirit that warms the soul. She loves nothing more than curling up in her warm blanket, soaking up the sunshine, and being close to her people.

Though her eyesight and hearing aren't the best, Carol's affectionate nature shines through. She has an incredible ability to sense when someone is near, and she thrives on the companionship and attention.

Carol's sweet disposition makes her the perfect cuddle buddy, and she's always ready for a warm hug or a gentle scratch behind the ears. Every moment spent with her is a reminder of the unconditional love that pets bring into our lives. As we cherish our time with Carol, we aim to spoil her with all the love and care she truly deserves.

05/14/2026

A beautiful tribute to our sweet Bella

04/29/2026

It is with loving hearts that we share the recent passing of Lil'Kii aka Luna. She was an owner surrender and shortly after arrival moved to the hospice program due to many medical issues. Her loving forever hospice foster gave her comfort and love thru many changes. Please keep her fospice mom in your thoughts for her words below certainly speaks to the beautiful connection they had.

Luna was with me for 10 months. She had a rough year with losing her loving owners and going suddenly blind along with her other health problems. Through it all she maintained her sweet demeanor. She loved people of all ages and enjoyed having company. Her favorite thing was chin rubs and she would purr softly when receiving them. She also loved our "conversations", she would answer me back with her raspy old lady voice when I talked to her. Her eyes were the most beautiful shade of green and she was the most beautiful girl inside and out. I miss her so much, a piece of my heart went with her. I take comfort in the fact that she will be healthy and able to see again at the Rainbow Bridge.

04/03/2026

Our sweet Graduate of the hospice program, please read about Gracie Mae.

03/11/2026

Please give a loving welcome to our newest hospice member Theodore. He will be seen by our amazing rescue vetting team today to determine his palliative care plan.

He is settling into his loving forever fospice home well and will share more info hopefully soon.

02/28/2026

I look for you in all of the things you loved….. That is where I find you.

With loving hearts we share the passing of our beloved scruff angel Marley. She passed peacefully in her sleep and knew kindness, care and unconditional love for 8 amazing months with her forever foster. She came to rescue in May of 2025 from Camden, AR. She instantly settled into her forever foster home with a resident angel canine friend. Marley was the quiet sweet girl who won hearts instantly with her constant bed head. Her favorite activities were playing Goldilocks with all the dog beds (have to find the right one) and silently judging other living beings. She was not a big snuggler but loved to be where the action is, especially if there was food involved.

Her passing was unexpected and she is deeply missed. Everyone in her forever home, human and canine, have been navigating the grief of her passing in their own time. We share the loving words of her forever fospice mom as we honor the loving memories of sweet Marley.

I’m still processing. It doesn’t seem real. I keep expecting her to be at the top of the stairs when I get home, wagging her tail and letting me kiss her little head. I am grateful she passed in her sleep. I will miss her judgmental face and wild hair. She loved to watch Mimi or me and would always follow me around, hoping for a treat. The dog beds are empty, the house is a little quieter, the world a little colder. I am grateful to have known and loved her and will miss her always.

Thank you for supporting the program that helps animals in their last chapter of life. They may not know it and we do everything we can to help them live with dignity, care and love.

02/23/2026

Please give a loving welcome to Daisy who has recently moved to hospice due to medical concerns after being surrendered. She has numerous spots throughout her body with suspected malignant forms of cancer affecting her lymph nodes. She has the most hopeful eyes when waiting for treats and did great at her hospice assessment appointment. Our Vetting center team has her feeling alot better with medication and a palliative care plan for her comfort.

Her loving foster family is very familiar with helping to navigate end of life journey for they have helped hospice dogs Chloe and Rocky aka Beau experience endless love, peace and comfort to the very end. She loves treats and would LOVE a heated dog bed.

A few words from her foster:
Daisy seems to be doing well right now - she’s very happily eating and comes looking for pets and affection (which we happily give, of course!)

If you would like to visit her Amazon Wishlist below, she would love some treats or the comfort of a warm bed and heated pet pad that would be delivered directly to her fospice home.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ELRBXMO72G7K?ref_=wl_share
More information will be added to her bio once she settles in as well as information on all of our members https://www.thebondbetween.org/hospice And if you would like to make a one time sponsor donation for her care please use this link to sponsor Daisy https://www.thebondbetween.org/donate

02/12/2026

Please give a loving welcome to a new hospice member Reina.

A few words from her forever fospice family and sweet pictures of her very much settling in well: Reina is a sweet senior kitty that has recently moved to hospice due to medical concerns. Reina is as gentle and soft as they come; she loves nothing more than curling up on your lap to either take a nap or just enjoy some chin scratches from foster Mom and Dad. She has a powerful motor (aka purr) and uses it often to show how much she enjoys being pampered. She also is quite playful for a senior gal...she loves stalking her her favorite mouse toy and rolling around with her catnip-stuffed socks. Reina has really come out of her shell and is finding comfort in her forever fospice home.

You can follow along with Reina and all of our members here https://www.thebondbetween.org/hospice And if you would like to make a one time sponsor donation for her care please use this link to sponsor Reina https://www.thebondbetween.org/donate

01/21/2026

Please give a loving welcome to Marley who recently moved to hospice recently. Her loving foster shares some details about her sweet and quirky personality as she has settled in so well.

Marley is a beautiful sentient being with beautiful emerald green eyes, sweet little paws and a perfect little nose. Her black fur is sleek and shiny. She is very sweet and very curious. You can tell that once she was a mischievous kitten. She loves to smell the fresh air through the screen door and becomes very excited by the birds on the deck. Her mother of 16 years loved her very much. Marley remembers her old life going outside with her mother and living their lives together. I often see her in her bed looking off and thinking for a long while. She is very comical and grumbles to herself when she is annoyed about something. She is vocal and tells us what she wants. She sometimes calls me in the night to go and hold her for awhile while she falls asleep on my chest. For some reason she doesn't wish to be on the bed even though she is invited. She prefers her orthopedic bed and her favorite snuggly chair covered in blankets. She has some arthritic pain in her back legs but has improved a lot since we added a ramp, elevated food bowls, a senior litterbox etc. Marley has a wonderful personality and she is taking her time to feel her sorrow and adjust to the changes she has had to endure. She eats well, uses her litterbox well. She sat for a bath without any problem. Loves brushes and belly rubs and soft touches. She is easy to love and a joy to care for. We adore her and know her mom is at peace knowing she is safe and loved by people who are gentle with her. We are thankful she is in our lives.

Her foster has compiled a little wishlist for her last chapter.
Marley's wishlist:
1.) Window seat
2.) Cattit 2.0 senses wellness center
3.) Toothbrush and toothpaste
4.) Pet Fit For Life Stuffed Cat with Calming Heartbeat & Heating Pad Plush Cat Toy, Brown, Medium
(Marley needs a comforting friend)

You can follow along with Marley and all of our members here https://www.thebondbetween.org/hospice And if you would like to make a one time sponsor donation for her care please use this link to sponsor Marley C https://www.thebondbetween.org/donate

01/15/2026

Please give a loving welcome to our newest feline hospice member Lil Kii.
A few words from her loving foster: She came in as an Owner surrender and has moved to Hospice with recent Quality of life concerns. Lil Kii, or Luna as I call her, is an absolute sweetheart. She is a total people cat and she loves everyone from kids to adults. She is finding comfort in her forever fospice home.

You can follow along with Lil Kii and all of our members here https://www.thebondbetween.org/hospice And if you would like to make a one time sponsor donation for her care please use this link to sponsor Lil Kii https://www.thebondbetween.org/donate

Address

5959 Baker Road
Minnetonka, MN
55345

Telephone

+19523227643

Website

https://www.thebondbetween.org/hospice

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