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Senior dog Butterbean needs hospice home after cancer diagnosis, shelter says
Summary
The Palm City shelter described Butterbean, a 12‑year‑old male dog with cancer, and asked the public to consider hospice or foster arrangements so he can live out his remaining time in a home rather than a kennel.
Alyssa, a shelter staff member on Pets on Parade, introduced Butterbean and asked the public to consider hospice care. "This here is Butterbean. He's a 12 year old male, and he actually has cancer. He's looking for a hospice home," Alyssa said.
Shelter presenters described Butterbean as a quiet, low‑activity dog who recently received dental care to improve his comfort. "We just gave him a dental and we pulled a lot of teeth… so his mouth, even though he's kind of toothless, is feeling much, much better," one presenter said. The shelter emphasized that senior dogs can be low‑maintenance but benefit from home environments rather than prolonged shelter stays.
The on-air segment did not present a formal foster program application process or public‑agency authority for medical decision-making; viewers were asked to contact the shelter directly to inquire about fostering or hospice arrangements.
