Services

Supportive In-Home Care Services

Whether your pet is aging, declining, or facing a terminal diagnosis, I offer hands-on, non-medical support to help improve comfort and quality of life at home. These services are tailored to your pet’s needs and comfort level—offered with compassion, respect, and the goal of making each day a little easier for both of you.

Our in-home care services are billed at $45 per hour, with no partial or incremental charges.
You’re welcome to mix and match the type of support you receive during each session. The services are grouped into categories simply to help organize and explain what I offer—but every visit is tailored to your unique needs, not limited by labels. This approach ensures you receive exactly the time and care you need—no more, no less—without the stress of unpredictable fees.

Home Environment Improvements

Thoughtful, practical support to enhance your pet’s physical comfort and safety at home.

Gentle guidance to ease mobility challenges through simple environmental changes
Help selecting and using ramps, steps, harnesses, wheelchairs, strollers, or wagons
Suggestions for non-slip surfaces to reduce fall risk and help your pet move with confidence.

Comfort Environment Support

Creating calm, nurturing spaces to help your pet feel safe, soothed, and supported.

Support in setting up peaceful, pet-centered spaces with soft lighting, quiet areas, and familiar scents
Recommendations for orthopedic beds, pillows, and positioning aids to reduce discomfort
Guidance on adjusting routines and daily rhythms to lower stress and promote comfort

Hygiene Support & Assistance

Respectful, hands-on care to help your pet feel clean, comfortable, and cared for.

Fresh bedding changes and setup of calming comfort zones
Support with positioning and gentle clean-up as needed
Assistance with diaper or pee pad placement and changes
Light grooming: eye, ear, paw, and bottom cleaning
Gentle brushing and natural deodorizing to promote comfort and dignity

Medication & Supplement Support

Reliable, compassionate assistance to help manage your pet’s care routine with confidence and care.

Dispensing oral medications, supplements, and subcutaneous fluids as instructed by your veterinarian
Help organizing medications, setting reminders, and maintaining tracking logs
Monitoring your pet for behavioral or physical changes and reporting potential side effects

End-0f-Life Support Services

Compassionate support to help you prepare for and navigate your pet’s final chapter with intention and care. Each offering is designed to honor your bond and ensure a peaceful, meaningful goodbye.

Quality of Life Assessments

When you're unsure how your pet is truly doing, a quality of life assessment can offer clarity, comfort, and guidance. I use a trusted Quality of Life Scale along with thoughtful, personalized discussions to help you better understand your pet’s physical and emotional well-being.

Assessments include:

Observing key areas such as mobility, appetite, comfort, engagement, and hygiene
Customizing questions based on your pet’s condition and your family’s goals
Providing tracking tools and printable logs to monitor changes over time
Offering compassionate, judgment-free conversations about what the results may mean and what next steps feel right for you and your pet

Pricing: $85 per assessment. Approximately 60-75 minutes.

Daily Assessments & Tracking

Daily check-ins can help you stay attuned to your pet’s comfort, identify patterns, and feel more confident in making care decisions. I provide tools and support to help you monitor your pet’s well-being with clarity and compassion.

This service includes:

Printable or digital daily check-in templates
Guidance on what signs to observe and how to document them
Help interpreting trends—such as shifts in mobility, mood, or appetite
Optional daily text or email check-ins for added support and encouragement

Pricing: $55 per week. 1-2 check-ins daily.

Personalized End-of-Life Planning

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy—but having a thoughtful plan can ease anxiety and bring a sense of peace and preparedness. This service offers gentle, judgment-free support to help you explore what a meaningful, compassionate goodbye looks like for your pet and your family.

Together, we will:

Talk through fears, hopes, and beliefs around death and grief
Explore what a “good death” means to you and your pet
Discuss signs of decline and when euthanasia may be the kindest choice
Review what to expect during euthanasia or a natural passing
Create a detailed comfort plan, including who will be present, where it will take place, and how the space will be prepared
Collaborate on goodbye rituals, legacy projects, and meaningful ways to include children or other pets
Assist with decisions around in-home vs. clinic euthanasia, aftercare, and memorial keepsakes
Provide clear, step-by-step instructions so you know exactly what to do when the time comes
Offer emergency planning support in the event of a sudden decline

Pricing: $150 per plan. Includes written care plan and 60-90 min consult.

Ritual & Ceremony Planning

Creating meaningful moments can bring comfort, connection, and healing during the end-of-life journey. I offer guidance in planning personalized rituals and ceremonies that honor the unique bond you share with your pet. Each ritual is designed with care to reflect your values, beliefs, and the deep love you hold for your companion.

Anticipatory Goodbyes – Thoughtfully planned moments before loss, including readings, music, candle lighting, blessings, or spoken words.
Final Farewell Ceremonies – Held at home, in a veterinary office, or at the place of euthanasia, offering space for last goodbyes, shared memories, and the placing of meaningful items.
Memorial Ceremonies – Storytelling, poetry, photo displays, ash-scattering, burial rituals, or celebrations of life tailored to your wishes.
Legacy Rituals – Creation of keepsakes like paw prints, memory boxes, or scrapbooks, and planning of “bucket list” moments to honor your pet’s life.
Pet & Child Connection Rituals – Age-appropriate ways to involve children, using storybooks, art, memory jars, and symbolic activities to help them say goodbye.

Pricing: $150 per ceremony plan. 60-90 minute planning session.

Legacy Project Support

Legacy projects are a beautiful way to celebrate your pet’s life, preserve cherished memories, and create something tangible to hold onto after they’re gone. I offer compassionate, hands-on support to help bring your ideas to life—even if you’re unsure where to start or feeling overwhelmed by grief.

Together, we can:

Create keepsakes like paw prints, nose prints, or fur clippings
Assemble memory boxes or scrapbooks filled with photos, collars, and meaningful mementos
Write letters to or from your pet using guided prompts and emotional support
Design photo albums, slideshows, or memorial videos
Plan symbolic memorials such as garden stones or tree plantings
Support joyful "bucket list" experiences during your pet's final days
Begin a memory journal filled with stories, quirks, and favorite moments
Offer creative inspiration tailored to your pet and family, and connect you with local artists or keepsake vendors if desired

Pricing: $45 per 60 minute session.

Euthanasia Presence & Support

The moment of goodbye is sacred—and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer support before, during, and after euthanasia to help create a peaceful, meaningful experience for both you and your pet. I hold space with empathy, deep respect, and no judgment—so you can focus on what matters most: love, presence, and honoring the life shared.

This service may include:

Gentle reassurance and grounding before the procedure begins
Space to process last-minute questions, fears, or emotional overwhelm
Help setting the tone with soft lighting, music, candles, or essential oils
Creating a calming environment—whether at home or in a clinic setting
Assistance with laying out blankets, personal items, or ritual elements
Quiet, comforting presence: offering hand-holding, emotional support, and stillness, if invited
Honoring your pet with words, music, blessings, or a shared moment of reflection
Allowing unhurried time to say goodbye
Gentle guidance on what to expect after, including body aftercare or cremation pickup

Pricing: $175 per hour

Aftercare & Body Disposition Guidance

After a pet passes, families are often left unsure of what to do next—emotionally and practically. I’ll walk you through available aftercare options so you can make informed choices that feel right for you and your pet. I can also assist with pre-planning, helping you arrange these details ahead of time to reduce stress in the moment.

Support may include:

Education on cremation options (private, individual, and communal), aquamation, home burial, and cemetery interment
Assistance with pre-planning to reduce decision-making stress in the moment
Coordination with veterinarians and crematories to honor your preferences
Guidance on what to expect—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—after your pet passes
Help creating a sacred space for sitting with your pet’s body
Gentle instruction on body care if transport or pickup is delayed
Support in selecting or creating meaningful keepsakes like paw prints, fur clippings, nose prints, ash jewelry, or urns
Referrals to trusted local crematoriums, pet cemeteries, transport services, and grief support resources

Pricing: $45 per 60 minute session

Please note: all services provided are non-medical in nature.
As an End-of-Life Pet Doula, I offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support—but I do not provide veterinary care, diagnoses, or medical treatment. My role is to walk beside you with compassion and presence, complementing—but never replacing—your trusted veterinary team.

In-person care is available throughout York, PA and surrounding areas. For those outside of this region, many services can still be offered with meaningful connection via Zoom or FaceTime—so no matter where you are, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

End-of-Life Pet Doula Services