Eternal Paws Pet Doula
My Approach
Supporting You Through the Question of “When”
I understand that everyone is at a different place in their pet’s end-of-life journey. No two experiences are alike — yet there are some common questions that many families face during this time. One of the most difficult is: “How will I know when it’s time?”
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You don’t want to shorten your pet’s life, but you also don’t want them to suffer. Finding that line — between holding on and letting go — can be incredibly hard.
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​​Blending Research and Compassion
My Companion Animal Doula training, combined with my PhD in psychological research, offers an approach that blends knowledge with compassion. Together, we can use tangible tools — such as Quality-of-Life Scales and Health Trackers — to better understand how your pet is feeling day to day. ​These tools help us look at things like pain, energy, mobility, and happiness in an objective way, giving you something concrete to guide your heart.
​Here are a couple of examples of questions from a Quality of Life scale:
​​​But, sometimes, the numbers don’t tell the whole story. That’s where compassion helps guide the way.
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The Heart Behind the Numbers
These scales aren’t just about numbers — they’re about noticing. They help us tune in to your pet’s comfort, not just track it. We can use these tools not to reduce your pet’s experience to data, but to give structure to your care — helping you see small changes that can sometimes be hard to feel when emotions are high. Each number on the scale has a story behind it — a moment of energy, a quiet breath, a tail wag. These notes remind us that love and science belong in the same conversation. I believe that evidence and empathy work best together — that data can deepen compassion, and compassion can guide how we interpret the data. We can talk through what you’re noticing together, combining emotional intuition with practical tools to help you find peace in your decision.
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A Compassionate and Informed Approach
I’ve spent years volunteering with animal organizations — in care, advocacy, fundraising, and rescue — and I’ve shared my home with special needs pets who taught me to recognize even the smallest changes in behavior.
That experience, along with my training in psychological research, allows me to support both the emotional and practical sides of this journey.
When you blend compassion with science, you create a space where both heart and reason can guide your choices — ensuring that your pet’s final days are filled with love, comfort, and dignity.​​