Hospice Care
On this page you will find the dogs who are receiving hospice care in foster homes in The Village. Due to ongoing, usually terminal health issues, these dogs will remain in their foster homes so that we can fill up their lives with all of the love and care that they need during their remaining days.
Sugar in Michigan
UPDATE 6/28/2026 Sugar has now transitioned to hospice care. At 11 years old, with increasing behavioral challenges and a history of threatening to bite, the kindest and safest decision is for her to remain in her foster home for the rest of her life. Both her veterinarian and trainer have noted significant discomfort in…
Sue in New York
Sue’s Story: A New Chapter as a Hospice Foster Sometimes rescue means accepting that we can’t change the diagnosis – but we can change everything about what comes after it. Sweet 5‑year‑old Sue came to FBV when her previous owner’s job began requiring frequent travel. Because Sue doesn’t travel well, he made the…
Otis in South Carolina
Otis has officially become one of our cherished hospice pups and will spend the rest of his days wrapped in the love and comfort of his devoted foster family. During his neuter, Otis also underwent a scrotal ablation to remove a mass. Sadly, pathology revealed it to be a grade 3 mast cell tumor…
Livy in Texas
UPDATE 09/2025: Back in August, Livvy was admitted for a liver biopsy along with a spay. She was considered to be at a higher risk, but her medical team (including her cardiologist) felt she could safely undergo the procedure with a specialized protocol, anesthesia, and close monitoring. She did well through prep, but…
Tucker in New Jersey
We are thrilled to have had Tucker join the FBV family! He is a 5-year-old boy who has a laundry list of ailments. His family lovingly surrendered him when they realized that they were not able to continue to meet his needs. Tucker came to us experiencing excessive drooling. The vets believe he may…