The Bello Project
Honouring the bond between a pet and their person
The Bello Project eases the worry of “what may happen?” for a pet owner with a terminal illness and of “what just happened?” for the pet when their owner dies.
300,000 residents of Canada will be facing death this year. More than 1/2 of them are pet owners.
About The Bello Project
The Bello Project’s mission is to bring comfort, support, and compassion to those facing the end of life, alongside their furry companions. Through this program, we provide in-home pet care assistance for pets whose owners are facing death, allowing them to remain together sharing companionship and love when it is most needed.
Along the illness journey trained Bello Project team members assist in a pet’s basic care needs. When the time comes, if there isn't a family member able to take ownership of the pet, The Bello Project works with the dying owner to find their pet’s next home. In this way, we can provide the pet owner peace of mind that their beloved pet is in the best possible hands.
In June 2024, The Bello Project celebrated its 10th anniversary - check out our 10-Year Retrospective to learn more!
How The Bello Project Helps
Get Involved
Volunteer
Pet Care Volunteers: We need volunteers to help care for pets in communities that serve Bello Project clients. Apply to volunteer.
Pawcasso’s Studio Volunteers: The Bello Project raises money with this paw-painting experience at festivals and events, and we always need animal lovers to assist pets with their art works! Learn more here.
RVT Mentors: If you're an RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician), assist with training and on-going support for Bello Project Pet Care Volunteers.
Walk with Us
We believe in the power of remembrance, education, and community in providing comfort to those navigating dying, death, grief and loss. Join our "Across the Rainbow Bridge" Team at this year's Moonlit Memory Walk to help raise funds for The Bello Project.
Your participation helps us continue our mission to offer comfort and support to those facing death and their beloved pets.
Partner with Us
Have you noticed a gap in how your community, agency, or organization supports the pets of your clients or patients? If so, we’d love to partner with you. Visit our Community Partnerships Page to learn more.
We’re also seeking pet-themed corporate or event partners to help raise public awareness and funds for this important program. If you're interested in exploring partnership opportunities, please get in touch!
If you need support or would like to inquire about our services in your area, get in touch with us at info@homehospiceassociation.com.
Your donation will make a real difference in the lives of those who need us, allowing us to provide in-home pet care assistance for pets whose owners are facing death, so that they can remain together sharing companionship and love. Together, we can bring comfort and peace of mind during this difficult time of transition.
You can also honour the memory of a loved one or beloved pet by making an "In Memoriam" donation to The Bello Project (a registered Canadian charity).