The Society for Companion-Animal Studies is working with the Open University of the Netherlands to adapt the Dutch PET@home toolkit (Pets and Elderly Toolkit for long-term care at Home) to support (older) pet owners who receive home to provide the best care to their pets and plan for their future.

The toolkit includes an information booklet for pet-owning care recipients and their families, as well as resources for home care workers. These include a checklist for care planning discussions, leaflets on animal welfare and communication, conversation cards, and an implementation guide.

However, the name used in the Netherlands is already taken by another organisation in the UK! That’s why we’d love to hear your suggestions for a great name for this supportive toolkit for pet owners receiving home care. Feel free to share your ideas with us!

The toolkit will be available to download and use for free from summer 2025.

Comment below or email suggestions to info@scas.org.uk

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