Center for Animal Rescue, Hospice and Holistic Education
Founded in 1990 by Gail and Richard Pope, BrightHaven is an animal rescue, hospice and holistic education nonprofit organization. Our primary focus: senior, disabled & chronically ill animals.
Testimonial: “The work you do is amazing and you’re demonstrating how people should behave as caretakers for the planet and all her children. Thank you for being pioneers in the world of animal hospice, and thank you for sharing what you’ve learned so that the lives of animals are honored.” —Jamie L.
One of the many things that this shared COVID19 experience has brought front and center is the omnipresent impermanence of everything, including life itself. That’s why setting the intention to live fully each and every day is so important, and animals can definitely show us how! The importance of Joy & Play I’ve been reading … Read more
In March 2017, Adam Clark, LCSW, AASW, interviewed BrightHaven President and Founder Gail Pope for a Psychology Today article about animal hospice and natural death. This information remains very relevant to those who are seeking an alternative to euthanasia for their beloved animal family member. As you can see from our animal hospice guiding … Read more
It’s that time of year again, when gratitude is in the spotlight. Between you and me, I find that being thankful for what one has is an important part of living well each and every day of the year if one wishes to live a joyful, balanced and fulfilling life. And I am so grateful … Read more
After seeing an ad promoting yet another device promising to get your dog to immediately do what you want (in this case to stop barking), I started thinking about the unrealistic expectations many of us humans have of animals. I was also reminded of the prevailing and often unconscious attitude that animals are merely property … Read more
BrightHaven's Founder, Gail Pope is pleased to offer consultations regarding our philosophy, diet, healthcare and lifestyle, hospice care and transition. More Info
How to Ease the End of Life Transition of Our Beloved Animal Companions... Available in both Paperbook and kindle version!
See more books (includes e-books) and articles at our Publications page!
