JiHi Pet Journeys

07/07/2025

Here is some helpful information to keep in mind if your pet dies at home. Please remember that you don not have to rush anything and take all the time that you and other family members including your surviving pets need to say “goodbye”.

06/27/2025

With the Fourth of July coming up, EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is an alternative to giving your pet tranquilizers. EFT is easy to learn too as one of my teachers, Joan Ranquet, shows in this video.

You can also use EFT for people with firework fear.

To download the audio or have the transcript in front of you, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/FireworksTappingEFT is a healing met...

06/21/2025

There may be times when you do not agree with your vet or have wuestions about their recommendations for the care of your pet. In this episode, you’ll get some advice on how to handle this issue.

My vet knows that I believe in natural death at home for my pets as we had a discussion about it during my first visit. She understands my choice but said if she feels euthanasia is necessary, she will advise me of this but will leave the final decision to me.

06/17/2025

Be kind to yourself when you are dealing with anticipatory grief that can come at any time in your pet’s end of life journey.

When a beloved animal is nearing the end of their life, we often begin grieving long before they’re gone. This emotional experience is known as anticipatory grief — and it’s as real and valid as the grief that comes after. 💔🐾

This gentle tip might help ease the ache, even just a little❤️‍🩹

✨ Take a deep breath.
You’re not alone on this path — and your feelings are not too much.

🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episode: https://brightpathforpets.com/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-podcast-html/⁠
💜Join our community to personally connect with us and others in the same situation: https://brightpathforpets.com/caregivers-hub/⁠
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06/11/2025

There is no specific “start time” for anticipatory grief to hit a person. It may come on when you receive a diagnosis from your vet, when you notice your pet is slowing down physically, or when you know their time of transitioning to spirit is near. Just as there is no set timeline, there is no set way to cope so be kind to yourself as you wade through this river of sadness, anxiety and the unknown.

💔 Have you ever loved a pet so deeply that the mere thought of losing them left you breathless?

At BCA, we often say that grief doesn't wait for death. When our animal companions grow older, receive a life-changing diagnosis, or begin to decline, we may find ourselves walking hand-in-hand with anticipatory grief — the kind that shows up long before goodbye.

In our latest blog post, Karen shares the tender story of Mr. Hope, a cat whose final chapter taught her how to sit with the ache of what’s to come while still showing up fully in the present moment. Mr. Hope's journey is a reflection of the kind of deep, mutual love we know many of you have shared with your own beloved animals.

This isn’t just a story about saying goodbye. It’s about the kind of love that changes you — and how that love continues, even in grief ❤️‍🩹

✨ Read the full post at https://brightpathforpets.com/blog/walking-through-anticipatory-grief-mr-hope/
🎙️Karen also recently shared a short version of Mr. Hope's story in https://brightpathforpets.com/blog/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-episode-014-the-quiet-wisdom-of-animals-at-the-end-of-life/

You don’t have to walk this road alone 💜
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06/09/2025

If you are dealing with end of life issues for your pet, I would highly recommend listening to this podcast by Brighthaven. I rely on the guidance of Gail Pope each and every time I am trying to make my pet’s transition to spirit more peaceful and commforting for everyone in the family, human, furry and feathered.

🔮 Can Pets Feel Crystal Energy? 🔮
Some people can feel the energetic healing vibrations exuded by crystals and in our BrightHaven experience with hundreds of animals we have seen very clearly that they too sense or feel that special healing energy in the processes of dying or living.

As death comes near, they have shown us as you can see, in this photograph of Trevor drawn to that special energy during his own journey through transition🐈️

As in life - every passing is unique and it seems to us that crystal energy can help support our emotional well-being, balance and can help reduce fear and provide more calm and gentle acceptance of the process 💖

✨ Curious to learn more?
• Listen to our latest podcast episode: “When They Choose to Go: The Sacred Timing of a Pet’s Transition” - https://brightpathforpets.com/blog/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-episode-015-sacred-timing-of-a-pets-transition/
• Read our latest blog post about Sarah's ttransition - https://brightpathforpets.com/blog/sarah-silver-cord-pet-loss-story/
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06/03/2025

This is a must, even for people in our lives.

📝 Tip for Pet Parents: When it comes to your pet’s health, clear communication with your vet is key! Be sure to jot down any symptoms or behavioral changes you've noticed in your pet. 🐕 Whether it’s a change in eating habits, mobility, or even mood, being specific and detailed will help your vet provide the best care possible.

✨ Clear communication = better care.

🔗 Read more about how to advocate for your pet during vet visits: https://brightpathforpets.com/blog/veterinary-intake-procedures-advocating-for-your-pet/
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05/14/2025

When your pet reaches the end of life stage, there are many physical changes he or she will be dealing with. Here is an article from Brighthaven on how to make them feel a lot more comfortable.

❤️‍🩹When our beloved pets are facing a life-changing diagnosis—or reaching the twilight of life—their comfort becomes one of our deepest concerns. As caregivers, we may feel helpless at times, unsure of how to ease their pain or support their needs. But often, it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference.

🐾 In our latest blog post, we explore three gentle but powerful ways to support your pet’s comfort at home: thoughtful bedding choices, a calming and consistent temperature, and help with mobility. These are the quiet details that can offer immense relief to animals who may be feeling tender, weak, or disoriented.

This isn’t just about physical support—it’s about creating a peaceful, loving environment where your pet feels safe, seen, and held in your care. Whether your pet is healing, aging, or approaching the end of life, these small adjustments can bring them—and you—more peace.

🌿 Read the full post on our blog: “Keeping Your Pet Comfortable: Bedding, Temperature & Mobility” — and let us walk beside you with gentle guidance and heart-led support. You’re not alone in this journey.

✨ Link in bio to read more, or visit brightpathforpets.com/blog/keeping-pet-comfortable-bedding-temperature-mobility

🫶 Know a fellow caregiver who could use this reminder? Tag them or share this post.
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05/13/2025

My main teacher on my pet journey is offering an online workshop on pet hospice and death doula work in June. I have lost count of how many times I have taken the course but I always leave with new knowledge and a heart full of hope. If you are facing end of life issues for your beloved pet or are interested in learning how to help others, I highly recommend signing up.

Walking Between Worlds 🩵 Pet Hospice & Death Doula Training ~ Online
JUNE 19 TO JUNE 22 & Free Bonus Session on JUNE 27, 2025

This training is more than education—it’s a calling. If you feel drawn to this work, trust that instinct. Let’s walk this sacred path together.

​💫🐾 You Don’t Need to Be a Pro to Support Your Pet’s Sacred Journey 🐾

Saying goodbye is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Pet Hospice & Death Doula Training is for anyone who wants to walk this path with love, grace, and deeper understanding. No special skills required—just an open heart. 💛

​Envision a workshop that goes beyond the practical aspects of end-of-life care for pets.

​A workshop that delves into pet owners’ emotional journeys, providing them with the tools to navigate grief with grace and healing.

Link in bio

05/03/2025

I have chosen natural death at home for my pets guided by what I have learned from the wisdom of Gail Pope and Brighthaven. While the loss is still filled with grief and sadness, there is also great peace and love. I would highly recommend listening to this episode to learn more about a different approach to dying and death.

🌿 What if the goodbye you imagined… never happens the way you planned?
What if your beloved animal begins their transition at home—unexpected, unassisted, and entirely natural?

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, BrightHaven founders Gail Pope and Karen Wylie share the stories that changed everything for them: their first experiences with witnessing natural death, outside of a veterinary setting. 🕊️

What began in panic and fear slowly became sacred, profound, and life-altering.
Through the eyes of their animals, they discovered a truth we often forget—that dying can be natural, gentle, and even beautiful.

💜 If you're navigating a loss, curious about holistic end-of-life care, or looking for peace after a difficult goodbye, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to explore how animals can guide us through the mystery of dying—and teach us the grace of letting go.
Website: https://brightpathforpets.com/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-podcast-html/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3qYXfVDr4RCgmhFe4NJNkh
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-navigating-life-with/id1792058115
PodBean: https://peaceofmindforpetparents.podbean.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLciuSf2f4DivRbRDZTMh0q3wofzkGc7SGvRbRDZTMh0q3wofzkGc7SG
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01/17/2025

When I have a conversation with a pet who has passed and is in spirit, they share thought like the ones in this video message. There is always a lot of love and gratitude towards their people and never, ever any mention of their death. They do want us not to mourn their absence as they are always still with us.

12/27/2024

With the stress of the holidays and the inevitable fireworks anxiety, an easy and quick way to bring some grounding to our pets is the Bladder Sweep.