Malibu Pet Companions

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MPC Hospice Program

Since 2007, proudly we have seen 20 cats and dogs through the final stages of their lives and ensured they had a comfortable and loving support system beside them as they crossed the rainbow bridge. The care given for those beloved animals in our Hospice Program is monitored constantly by a Veterinarian to ensure their non-suffering. Hospice is an extraordinary gift that several of our volunteers are honored to give to these deserving seniors.

MPC Hospice Program

Penny is a 17 year old Dachshund/ Italian Greyhound mix who came to the Agoura Shelter when her family could not afford her medical care. MPC stepped in to take her to MCAH for a senior check up where it was discovered she was suffering from renal failure and almost completely blind. Upon diagnosis, she entered hospice foster care with an MPC volunteer to ensure she can comfortably live out her remaining time. With the donation of special diet food by MPC, regular vet visits and a calm loving environment, Penny is now happy and thriving in her foster home.
Watch a video of Penny on YouTube.

MPC Hospice Program

Rusty arrived at the shelter at the age of 15. Living at the shelter was very hard on Rusty and with his numerous medical issues including heart and neurological it was recommend that he enter hospice foster care. Rusty shares his home with his dog friend Rocky and a gaggle of day care kids who he is often found cuddled up with during nap time. Living beyond his expected prognosis Rusty continues to amaze his foster family with how much he enjoys life and he in turn is thriving in this loving environment.

MPC Hospice Program

Max, age 15 plus, was turned in by his owners who were no longer able to care for him. Blind and having a tough time in the shelter Max was recommended for hospice care. He is currently living with other end of life senior pups like himself and receiving the love and care needed until it is his time to cross the rainbow bridge.

MPC Hospice Program

Amy, age 14, a chi/dachshund mix came into the shelter as stray. She began showing odd neurological symptoms so was taken to the Vet where it was determined she was low thyroid. Treatment was started with the hope that Amy would respond and the neurological signs would begin to disappear, though given her age she was also monitored for signs of a brain tumor. Amy recently crossed the rainbow bridge but had several weeks of TLC with her hospice foster.

Who We Are

Malibu Pet Companions (MPC) is a community-based, all volunteer-operated, non-profit 501c3 organization. Our mission is to fund medical care for sick, injured, and unweaned homeless pets at the Agoura Animal Shelter (part of LA County Animal Care and Control). Care includes prescription medicines, surgery (including spay/neutering if not yet altered) diagnostic testing, and special food.

We depend on donations to provide the medical treatment these animals need so they can be restored to good health and subsequently adopted into loving homes. By funding their care, we save their lives and give them a second chance!