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  • About
    • Gail Pope
    • Karen Wylie
    • Speaking
    • Walking the BrightPath: Guide to Home Hospice and Natural Transition
  • Services
    • Expert-Led Personalized Consultations
      • Urgent Pet Consultations
      • New Client Consultations
      • Returning Client Consultations
    • Virtual Events
    • Join BCA’s Membership Community
  • Blog
    • Blog Posts
    • Categories
  • Resources
    • Peace of Mind for Pet Parents Podcast
      • A Four-Part Series with Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW
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    • Rose Ceremony
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Posts Tagged ‘grief and loss’

When Grief Meets Wonder: Spiritual Experiences After Pet Loss

By Karen Wylie, EdD | August 14, 2025
A cute street cat basks in the warm glow of an Istanbul sunset.

The call came on a Tuesday evening. Her voice was shaky as she described what had happened the night after her beloved Golden Retriever, Max, had passed away peacefully at home. “I know this sounds crazy,” she whispered, “but I swear I felt him jump onto the bed like he did every night for twelve…

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The Other Doctor in the Room: Trusting Nature at the End of Life

By Karen Wylie, EdD | August 7, 2025
a dog laying in the grass with a butterfly flying overhead

When treatments stop helping, how do we know what our pet really needs? In this post and podcast, we explore trusting Nature—the other doctor in the room—as a guide in animal hospice and end-of-life care. When a beloved pet is approaching the end of life, many caregivers find themselves caught in a whirlwind of fear,…

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Why It’s Different: Comparing Human Hospice and Animal Hospice

By Karen Wylie, EdD | July 31, 2025
woman is sitting on a couch with a cat on her lap while using a laptop. Concept of relaxation and companionship, as the woman enjoys her time with her pet while working on her laptop

When it comes to hospice care, most people assume it works the same for pets as it does for humans. But the reality is more complicated—and far more isolating. In this post, we explore the surprising gaps, silent burdens, and powerful opportunities in animal hospice care—and why your role as a pet parent is more…

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