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Grief can start while your pet is still breathing and that’s the part nobody prepares you for. I sit down with Jane, founder of saudade paws and author of A Field Guide for Pet Caregivers, to talk about anticipatory grief, caregiver fatigue, and the strange mix of love and panic that can take over when a dog’s health turns fast. 

Jane shares the story of Bella, her “queen” of a rescue, and what it felt like to watch symptoms escalate while traveling in France. We talk about the moment many pet parents recognize too late: you can be doing everything “right” and still feel isolated, powerless, and exhausted. Jane also explains why giving your pet permission to let go can be an act of kindness, not surrender. 

Then we move into Bubbles, a senior mini poodle with complex medical issues, and the decision to choose at home euthanasia. Jane speaks openly about fear, guilt, and the practical realities people rarely discuss, like what happens right after death, how cremation is handled, and why those details can leave lasting scars. When we educate ourselves about pet hospice and end of life care, we can make better decisions out of love and not fear, and we can grieve with less regret. 

If you’ve ever questioned yourself after a loss, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more stories of pet loss support, share this with someone who’s caring for an aging pet, and leave a review with the one thing you wish every caregiver knew.

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