Pet Loss Planning & Support
Compassionate End-of-Life Care for your Animal Companions
One of the hardest death and grief journeys I’ve walked through was the loss of my beloved cat Kiki. Her death compelled me to extend my death doula services to animal companions and their guardians. If your pet is your family, your soulmate, or your closest confidant, I see you. And I will honor your bond for the special connection it is. I believe that planning for our pets’ deaths can help reduce stress and ease difficult decisions during the hardest moments of our lives.
While your veterinarian provides medical care and support, I can help you with practical, emotional, and spiritual support. I am available to travel to your home or vet within the greater Springfield, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; and St. Louis, Missouri areas. I also offer virtual support for pets and guardians across the USA.
Kiki: Beloved finger-biter, chatterbox, and acrobat.
(2010-2023)
Animal Companion Services
We will brainstorm a bucket list for your pet’s final days and work together to plan for an ideal, comfortable setting.
End-of-Life Planning
Your questions about quality of life are welcome here. We will discuss comfort levels, goals, and general expectations as we plot out the best plan for you and your pet.
Education & Decision Navigation
I can support you in researching the euthanasia, memorial, and grief resources available in your area. I can also be a supportive presence during vet visits.
Resourcing
We will create ways to honor your pet, celebrate your life together, and kindle a lifelong communion practice so you stay connected long after they’re gone.
Ritual Creation
Grief Support
I will be available to support your bereavement for a year after the death occurs.
Pricing
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Supports animal companions (and guardians) who are healthy or at the early diagnosis stage
Includes values-based comprehensive planning, life review conversations, quality of life conversations, and resourcing
Does not include companion visits or grief support
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Supports animal companions and their families as death approaches
Includes calming, comforting companionship in-home or during vet visits, and grief support
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Includes grounding presence at in-home or clinical euthanasia, ritual creation, and grief support
This service is emotionally and physically intense and pricing reflects this intensity
“He puts his cheek against mine
and makes small, expressive sounds.
And when I’m awake, or awake enough
he turns upside down, his four paws
in the air
and his eyes dark and fervent.
Tell me you love me, he says.
Tell me again.
Could there be a sweeter arrangement? Over and over
he gets to ask it.
I get to tell. ”
Write their last chapter with love.
Interested in learning more about how The Last Chapter can support you through pet loss? Whether you want end-of-life planning guidance, grief support, or just a space to ask questions, I’d love to hear from you. I offer a complimentary 20-minute conversation to explore your needs and wishes. Please click the link below or email hello@lastchapterdeathcare.com.
