Welcome to BrightHaven Caregiver Academy’s Resource Hub—a carefully curated collection of tools, guides, and insights to support you in providing the best care for your beloved pet. From practical tips to emotional support, these resources are designed to empower you with knowledge and confidence as you navigate this meaningful journey together.
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free resources
The LIVING Quality of Life Care Assessment PDF
BrightHaven Menu for Healing PDF
PEACEFUL: The Quality of Dying Guide
Signs of a Peaceful Passing PDF
Preparing for Your Vet Clinic Visit PDF
BrightHaven Menu for Self-Care PDF
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New BrightHaven book: How can animals inspire you to live well & fully?
We are so excited to announce the latest BrightHaven book, GRATEFUL for Animals: Spiritual Comfort & Wisdom in Life’s Last Chapter! BrightHaven President and Founder Gail Pope and I, BrightHaven Education Program Manager Carol Hulse,…
Ziggy
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Rosie
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Sasha
Gail, Richard, Sasha, & Lily November 19, 2022, is a date I will remember with mixed feelings as it marked not only the death of our beloved Sasha, but also the end of a BrightHaven…
On the Subject of Animal Hospice & Natural Death
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…
Bailey
March 26 th at 7:30pm saw the ending of yet another BrightHaven era, with the death of our amazing super-dog-man and old soul, Bailey. I am not sure that I can do justice to this larger-than-life…
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