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How Animals Grieve: Supporting Your Whole Family Through Pet Loss
Do your pets understand when a companion is dying? How do they grieve? And what can you do to support them through loss and adjustment?
In this tender and insightful conversation, Karen Wylie and Gail Pope explore the often-overlooked reality of how animals experience grief—from anticipatory grief before death, through the dying process, and into the weeks and months that follow.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🐾Whether you're currently caring for an aging or ill pet, or want to be prepared for the future, this episode offers compassionate, practical wisdom for supporting your entire animal family through loss. You're not alone in your journey.💜
📌 Related Resource:
🌹 Join our monthly Rose Ceremony (free online pet celebration): https://brightpathforpets.com/rose-ceremony/
💬 If this episode touched your heart, you’re not alone.
The BrightHaven Caregivers’ Hub is our supportive membership community for pet parents navigating caregiving, anticipatory grief, and all the moments in between.
We gather to share stories, ask questions, and care for each other as we care for our animals. If you’re walking this path, we’d be honored to walk it with you.
🔗 Learn more about the Hub: https://brightpathforpets.com/caregivers-hub/
📌Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review 🐶⭐🐱
📌About the Hosts:
💜 Karen Wylie, EdD is Executive Director of Animal Hospice Group and Co-Founder of BrightHaven Caregiver Academy. She specializes in caregiver education and emotional support for pet parents navigating chronic illness, hospice, and end-of-life care.
💜 Gail Pope is Founder and President of BrightHaven, a nonprofit animal sanctuary and hospice with over 30 years of experience in holistic care and natural passing. She is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in animal hospice care.
Learn More from BrightHaven Caregiver Academy
For free resources, upcoming workshops, and a supportive community dedicated to navigating life with your aging or ill pet:
Connect with Us on Social:
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional advice. We are not veterinarians. While we do not provide medical diagnoses or treatments, we are experienced holistic caregivers. Our support focuses on helping you assess the situation, understand your options, and find clarity and calm in the middle of distress.
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By BrightHaven Caregiver AcademyDo your pets understand when a companion is dying? How do they grieve? And what can you do to support them through loss and adjustment?
In this tender and insightful conversation, Karen Wylie and Gail Pope explore the often-overlooked reality of how animals experience grief—from anticipatory grief before death, through the dying process, and into the weeks and months that follow.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🐾Whether you're currently caring for an aging or ill pet, or want to be prepared for the future, this episode offers compassionate, practical wisdom for supporting your entire animal family through loss. You're not alone in your journey.💜
📌 Related Resource:
🌹 Join our monthly Rose Ceremony (free online pet celebration): https://brightpathforpets.com/rose-ceremony/
💬 If this episode touched your heart, you’re not alone.
The BrightHaven Caregivers’ Hub is our supportive membership community for pet parents navigating caregiving, anticipatory grief, and all the moments in between.
We gather to share stories, ask questions, and care for each other as we care for our animals. If you’re walking this path, we’d be honored to walk it with you.
🔗 Learn more about the Hub: https://brightpathforpets.com/caregivers-hub/
📌Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review 🐶⭐🐱
📌About the Hosts:
💜 Karen Wylie, EdD is Executive Director of Animal Hospice Group and Co-Founder of BrightHaven Caregiver Academy. She specializes in caregiver education and emotional support for pet parents navigating chronic illness, hospice, and end-of-life care.
💜 Gail Pope is Founder and President of BrightHaven, a nonprofit animal sanctuary and hospice with over 30 years of experience in holistic care and natural passing. She is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in animal hospice care.
Learn More from BrightHaven Caregiver Academy
For free resources, upcoming workshops, and a supportive community dedicated to navigating life with your aging or ill pet:
Connect with Us on Social:
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional advice. We are not veterinarians. While we do not provide medical diagnoses or treatments, we are experienced holistic caregivers. Our support focuses on helping you assess the situation, understand your options, and find clarity and calm in the middle of distress.