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For Your Beloved Pet


 

 

Our furry, feathered or scaled best friends are there with us through tough and happy times.

They are there to comfort us, love us, and protect us.

They never ask for anything in return.


 

 

 

And few things are more painful
than losing them...


If your pet is nearing its end of life, a doula can provide the necessary support and encouragement.


The dying process of my beloved toy poodle, Clover, was devastating...


The dying process of my beloved toy poodle, Clover, was devastating,
even though she had a life well-lived of 16 years.

In some ways it felt more difficult than my own father’s death,
maybe because she was with us constantly, or because pets are innocent creatures who cannot verbally express their wishes and may not understand what is happening to them.


Although I had training in end-of-life doula companion animal care, my own situation made me realize the critical importance of pet doulas.


 

We were fortunate enough to have the gift of time, allowing us to plan an at-home end-of-life experience complete with:

  • visits from her best human and furry friends

  • a beautiful vigil of sound healing, candlelight, and fragrant rose petals scattered around her favorite bedding

  • and a sacred home burial.


However, the 2 hour window of time waiting for the veterinarian to arrive was gut-wrenching and my husband and I really
could have used a doula for emotional support.

When the vet arrived, we were so sad we could barely talk.


 

 

It ended well and she had a sacred and beautiful painless peaceful transition to death experience, but it made me think of people who may be especially going through this alone, or elderly pet owners who have trouble with frequent visits to the vet near the end of life.


As a pet doula, I can help bring you ease at this difficult time...

I'd be honored to provide comfort...

It can truly be an emotional and challenging time and as a pet doula,
I can help ease the process and make the journey meaningful and manageable.


Bridging the gap between veterinary care and pet home hospice. I can accompany you to the vet or bring your pet for you if you simply cannot. No judgment. I will meet you where you are at.

Creating the best comfort plan for your pet in their final months, weeks or days will ensure a peaceful, tranquil, and loving transition. Deciding “when it’s time”; at home dying vs. animal hospital.

Allowing our pet’s furry friends the chance to say goodbye creates closure and minimizes confusion surrounding the “empty space” or “void” felt by them later on.

Creating a ceremony or just the space and time for loved ones to honor, express gratitude, and say “goodbye” to their beloved animal makes the dying process sacred, meaningful and beautiful.

Keeping vigil is an act of love and kindness and creates a divine, sacred space for your pet to prepare for their transition. Vigils may include sound healing, candle lighting, and scattering rose petals. The ideas are endless and can be personalized around your pet.

A simple after-death ritual, with blessings and prayers is a beautiful way to honor your pet's transition over the rainbow bridge. This may also include using essential oils, wrapping in a special cloth, candle lighting, and burning herbs such as lavender or sage for tranquility and clearing energy.

Funeral & Celebration of Life Planning. Memorializing your beloved pet in the way that best reflects their uniqueness. This may include reciting a poem, playing a special song, saving a lock of fur, their collar, tags or favorite toys. Inviting family, friends, neighbors, and children is a nice option.

Guiding you to make the decision on cremation vs. burial. Where would you like to memorialize your beloved pet? Near your home or perhaps a pet cemetery or another place you can visit? I can help you navigate according to your state’s laws and guidelines on topics such as home burials.

Supporting you through your grieving process. Bereavement follow up can help you heal and celebrate the wonderful love and bond you shared with your beloved companion.


It's time for our society to normalize death...

Let's involve our children in understanding the natural life cycles
so they grow up having a healthy relationship with the circle of life and death.


It is healthy for children to participate...


In an effort to shield and protect youth from the sadness and pain of death, our society has excluded our children from the opportunity to experience and accept this very normal and rich part of life.

It is so very important to allow children to witness the dying process
and participate in vigils and funerals, if they want to!


Giving a child the time to mourn, say goodbye and find their own way to memorialize their pet, perhaps by creating an altar, can be a powerful step toward healing.

Creating ceremonial programs, artwork or poetry to remember their beloved pet is a healthy way to process and express their grief, and to find closure.

For most kids, pets are more than just animals- they are members of the family and their best friend. By actively participating in their pet’s funeral, children can cope with the deep emotions surrounding death.


By normalizing death in a safe and supportive environment, children can experience grief in a healthy way.

I can help support your family...

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

- Winnie The Pooh


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