ONLINE EVENT: A Panel Discussion on Supporting Pets & People Through Loss

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Saying goodbye to a beloved animal is one of the most difficult parts of sharing our lives with them. Yet many pet guardians are unsure what to expect, what decisions they may face, or how to prepare emotionally and practically when that time comes.

Join Jody Crotty, Eleanor Soule, and Tracy Matteson for a compassionate 60-minute conversation in the Zoom Room exploring aging, end-of-life care, loss, and grief from both the animal and human perspective.

Together, our panelists bring experience in animal communication, companion animal end-of-life support, pet loss, aftercare, hospice nursing, and sacred death care. They will share different perspectives on how preparation, support, presence, and thoughtful choices can help families navigate this deeply emotional time.

This conversation is not only for those currently facing the loss of a pet. It is an opportunity for every guardian to better understand the end-of-life journey, learn about available resources and options, and begin thinking about how they want to support and advocate for their animal during the final chapter of their life together.

What Participants Will Learn:

• How to recognize and navigate anticipatory grief as a pet ages or experiences declining health
• Why preparing for end-of-life decisions before a crisis occurs can be helpful for both pets and their people
• How end-of-life doulas and other support professionals can assist families throughout the dying and grieving process
• How pet loss can affect human emotional well-being before, during, and after a loss
• Practical considerations such as veterinary contacts, support systems, advance planning, and end-of-life wishes
• What families may want to consider when exploring aftercare and memorial options
• How connection, presence, communication, and honoring the relationship with your animal can remain important throughout the end-of-life journey and beyond

There is no single right way to navigate the loss of a beloved animal. This panel is designed to help pet guardians better understand their options, ask meaningful questions, and feel more prepared to make compassionate decisions for both themselves and the animals they love.

COST: Please register for this online event below.

• N/C for members (Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART)
• $15/person for Non-Yet-Members

This event will take place in our Zoom Room. You will receive the Zoom Room link and additional details via email after registering as well as the day of the event. Can’t attend the live session? You will be emailed a link to the recording upon conclusion of the event.

MEET THE PANELISTS:

Jody Crotty, Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula & Pet Loss Support Group Specialist

Jody is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, Pet Loss Support Group Specialist, and author of Do You Talk with Animals? She helps guardians better understand the animals in their lives—both living and in Spirit—and offers compassionate support through aging, end-of-life transitions, and pet loss. Her work honors the deep connection we share with our animals throughout their lives and beyond. Learn more: JodyCrotty.com

Eleanor Soule, Director of Farewell My Friend & End-of-Life Pet Doula

Eleanor is the Director of Farewell My Friend, a goodbye center for companion animals providing families with compassionate end-of-life and aftercare support. Certified as an End-of-Life Pet Doula through the University of New England, Eleanor combines professional training with personal understanding of the difficulty of saying goodbye to a beloved animal. Her work helps families approach this transition with greater preparation, understanding, and support. Learn more: fmfmaine.com

Tracy Matteson, Owner of Peace of the Planet, Certified Sacred Death Care Guide & Registered Nurse

Tracy describes herself as a “death walker”—someone called to walk alongside individuals and families through death and dying. A Registered Nurse with years of hospice experience and a Certified Sacred Death Care Guide (SDCG), Tracy combines clinical knowledge with compassionate emotional support, intentional end-of-life planning, soul-centered care, and optional holistic practices. She supports both the dying and those who love them through the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the end-of-life journey. Learn more: peaceoftheplanet.net

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.