Dragonfly End-of-Life Services

10/09/2025

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This past summer, the unthinkable happened in the span of just two months. We lost Libby, our senior family matriarch, and Luna, who even at 11 years old had more energy than she knew what to do with.

09/30/2025

Are you passionate about helping pet owners and their companions through one of the most difficult times in their lives?

UVM's Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate equips you with the skills to provide compassionate support during a pet's final moments.

Topics covered include:
- Doula care and the human-animal bond
- Self-care and grief support
- After-death care and memorialization

This program is ideal for aspiring animal doulas, hospice workers, vet techs, and anyone with a calling to provide comfort and guidance to families and their beloved pets.

Ready to make a difference? Register now for the Spring 2026 cohort before the February 16th deadline.
https://bit.ly/3ypFTW4

09/28/2025

Such a bittersweet day today. Dr. Amanda Zoerner and I spayed and neutered 27 adorable cats and cuddled some very sweet puppies! We also lost a girl we tried so hard to save. Even when you know you can’t save them all, it hurts.
For you, sweet M. :

Thank you for the joy and companionship you brought into our lives. We return you to sprit’s loving care, asking that you find rest and play freely without pain, forever held in our memory and hearts. 🩵

09/27/2025

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A reminder we all need to hear. 💙 The world might tell you to "get over it," but the truth is, you don't move on from a love that deep. You learn to carry their love with you, woven into your story, carried forward in every act of kindness they taught you about unconditional love.

09/24/2025

Awesome opportunity to train future doulas- plus work with the amazing Tracey Walker 🩵

https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/23641?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6BtixrTbg9Nl3lWncXwJDKSEDBLGf2IJxu2_ec36v_qr8_YBcQgpKOCyMPTg_aem_yw-o9hk6e4vrRRi55FD0Og

Subject matter experts (SMEs) within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE’s online programs. SMEs work closely with a member of the UNE Instructional Design Team who serves as the project manager, facilitates the development of the course, and ensures that p...

09/21/2025

We grieve our pets and for some the loss is immeasurable.
Grieving a pet loss often involves disenfranchised grief, where the depth of your sorrow is not openly acknowledged or supported by society. There can also be anticipatory grief, knowing that death is imminent.
While some might say "it was just a pet", those who have loved and lost one can tell you that the grief is valid and comparable to human loss.

09/21/2025

When a beloved animal companion is nearing the end of life, you may find yourself facing choices that feel impossibly hard.

I recently joined Diane Hullet on her Best Life Best Death podcast to talk about what it means to make decisions that align with our values when our pets are nearing the end of their lives.

These are tender conversations, and I think you’ll find the discussion both grounding and supportive.

You can listen to this episode, “Choices Aligned with Values: Deciding about Euthanizing a Pet,” through the link in my bio.

09/08/2025

09/05/2025

The death of a child of any age is a devastating experience. You do not have to grieve alone. Join others who are navigating this loss as we learn about ways to cope and find healing. This group is free of charge and open to anyone in the community.

Grieving Parents Group (Loss of a Child)
Mondays, Sept. 29 - Nov. 3, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Centrica Care Navigators
7100 Stadium Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Pre-registration is required. Please call us at 269.345.0273 or sign up on our website.
CentricaCare.org/events/