Peace of Mind for Pet Parents: Navigating Life & Death With Aging or Ill Pets

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Caring for an aging, seriously ill, or dying pet can be filled with love, uncertainty, difficult choices—and moments of extraordinary connection. Peace of Mind for Pet Parents, hosted by BrightHaven founder Gail Pope and educator Karen Wylie, explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of animal hospice and end-of-life care. Through compassionate conversations and practical education, Gail and Karen help pet parents better understand what their pet may be experiencing, recognize changing care needs, communicate with veterinary professionals, consider difficult decisions, and care for themselves along the way. Episodes explore quality of life, comfort and palliative care, caregiver overwhelm, anticipatory grief, natural dying, euthanasia, after-death care, memorial rituals, and the continuing bond we share with our animals. Rooted in BrightHaven’s d