Compassionate Pet Care of the Upper Peninsula

08/11/2025

Would you like to know more about me and what I do? Take a listen!!
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Upcoming Episode Preview: Navigating End of Life Care and Animal Hospice with Jessi Hurd

We are honored to welcome Jessi Hurd to our podcast, where we will explore the compassionate and essential topic of end-of-life care and animal hospice. Jessi brings her expertise and heartfelt insights to help us understand how to provide the best care and support for our beloved pets during their final stages of life.

In This Episode:

Discover what animal hospice entails and how it can make a difference.
Learn about the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life care.
Gain valuable tips on how to support both pets and their owners through this challenging time.
Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises to be both informative and deeply moving. Don't miss out on this important discussion that every pet owner should hear.

Stay tuned for the release on Monday, August 11th! Episode has been split into 2 parts!

Listen Now to Episode 1 on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-mrizd-1401a04
Listen Now to Episode 1 on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-end-of-life-care-and-animal-hospice/id1823816418?i=1000721471541
Listen Now to Episode 1 on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kHEOjphVVwzCEiGzg6QrY?si=1ebfd9c8fc8b47b2
Watch Episode 1 Now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz0nKzOIeAw

08/05/2025

If you would like a to learn a little more about me and what it is i do, come check out the podcast I am a guest on next week Monday!
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07/17/2025

Pet nursing care can come in many forms.
If you have any pet care assistance at home, reach out to schedule an appointment!
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07/15/2025

Did you know we have this wonderful resource in the UP? Dr. Columbus is absolutely wonderful. If you are in the Eastern UP and need services, give her a call!

Book an online appointment with Dr. Jessica Columbus, a licensed Veterinarian. Vetster has vets and veterinary professionals available 24/7.

04/07/2025

What a wonderful resource for those families in need in the Eastern UP!

After a long delay I am pleased to announce I am open and available to schedule appointments! 🥳🐾🎉

My name is Jessica Columbus, DVM, CPEV. I previously owned and operated Best Life Veterinary House Calls, so you may remember me. With the Best Life Vet practice I learned that I have a special talent and reverence for helping pets cross the rainbow bridge. I now specialize in Peaceful Euthanasia of companion animals, and I am offering in-home euthanasia services in the eastern Upper Peninsula. If you are not sure it is time for euthanasia, I also offer quality-of-life assessment consulting in home or via telephone.

My website is still under construction, but when finished will include full pricing and service area information. All pricing is based on the size of the pet, whether aftercare services are needed (cremation), and your location. Basic price range to help determine if my services are within your budget is $325 (smallest pet, no aftercare services) - $685 (100+ lbs, private cremation). There may be additional fees based on your location, after hours appointments, or pets requiring special handling due to fear or aggression. Please contact me at either the phone number or email below and we will determine together if my services are right for you.

PLEASE ALSO UNDERSTAND that I am a one-person business, and at times I am working shifts out of the area as a locum veterinarian. There may be times when my first availability for an appointment is not for 2-3 days. I will do my best to be available for families that need my help as soon as possible, but if your situation is urgent, it may be best to consult with your family veterinarian on how long it is appropriate to wait for euthanasia, or for palliative care in the meantime. My office/phone hours are 9 am - 1 pm M-Th, but home euthanasia appointments may take place outside those hours, including evenings/weekends (upon request, subject to availability).

Please share and help families who need my help to find me!
(906) 212-9091
[email protected]

03/21/2025

Do you or someone you know have male barn cats that need to be neutered? Give Northern Lights Veterinary Service a call to reserve a spot as space is limited!

We are excited to announce a day dedicated to barn cat (male cat) neuters! This will be done at the office location and space is limited. Please call the office (906-458-4948) to reserve your spot! This is a limited time offer to help out our farm cats that wouldn't otherwise receive care.

02/21/2025

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02/17/2025

A notice to our community, because they are our closest emergency/ specialty veterinary care.... BluePearl Pet Hospital Green Bay will be closing their Green Bay location to join their BluePearl Fox Valley Appleton location starting this Friday, February 21st. Please share with the rest of our community.

01/27/2025

01/16/2025

What a wonderful resource for our community! Pet blood banks are very few and far between.
Did you know that dogs and cats have different blood types like people do? Our dog, Musta, has a universal blood type that be donated to any dog regardless of their blood type. We will be volunteering him for a donation. This will not be his first time donating blood. He has donated 3 other times in the past and he has been perfectly behaved every single time.
Could your dog be a blood donor hero, too?

08/12/2024

I am officially a Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula. What is a Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, you ask?

A companion animal end-of-life doula, also known as a pet death doula, provides non-medical, emotional, spiritual, and informational support to people who are grieving the loss of a pet. They can help with the decision to euthanize a pet, and may help owners decide where to have the procedure done. Doulas can also help owners process their grief and emotions. They take a holistic approach to care, considering the physical and emotional needs of both the pet and its owner. They may also help with legacy projects and respite care for family members.
New services related to this will be coming soon. If you have questions about these new, upcoming services, please give me a call at (231)715-6914 or email me at [email protected]

06/20/2024

Always continuing to learn and add new skills to assist clients with their pet's end-of-life journey. I should be finished with this certificate by mid-August and will be offering new services based on this by the end of August or beginning of September. Stayed tuned!
In the meantime, if you need any other mobile pet care services, please give me a call at (231)715-6914.