Because goodbye deserves as much love as every day that came before
Our companion animals share our homes, our lives, and our hearts. Saying goodbye is one of the most profound acts of love we experience, and you deserve support as you honor that bond.
Unsure where to begin or how I can help? Schedule a free, no-pressure conversation to discuss your current situation, ask questions, and determine whether my services are the right fit for you.
Compassion for every goodbye
The bond we share with our companion animals is unlike any other. They are our family members, confidants, constant companions, and faithful witnesses to our lives.
When it’s time to say goodbye, that love deserves thoughtful care for both the animal and the people whose lives have been shaped by them.
Working alongside your vet, my role is to provide non-medical guidance, compassionate presence, and a steady hand through one of the most difficult experiences we face. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming farewell or trying to understand what comes next, you don’t have to go through this alone.
How I can Support you
Every family, every animal, and every goodbye is unique. My role is not to tell you what the “right” decision is, but to help you feel informed, supported, and less alone as you make the decisions that are right for your family.
This may include:
Decision Support
Navigating difficult choices with clarity and compassion
Talking through quality-of-life concerns and changes you’re noticing
Preparing questions to discuss with your veterinarian
Helping you process uncertainty, guilt, or conflicting emotions
Creating space to make thoughtful, informed decisions without judgment
Presence & Companioning
A supportive presence during an emotional season
Grounded companionship before, during, or after your companion’s passing (as desired)
Helping create space for reflection, remembrance, or simply being together
Offering reassurance and grief support during moments that feel overwhelming
Goodbye Planning
Creating a farewell that reflects the love you’ve shared
Preparing for home euthanasia where possible and options available
Exploring ways to create a peaceful, meaningful environment
Helping children or family members understand what’s happening
Planning personal rituals, keepsakes, or meaningful moments of goodbye
Remembrance
Honoring the life that changed yours
Brainstorming meaningful memorials and remembrance rituals
Creating or planning custom Legacy Projects and heirloom keepsakes
Preserving stories, photographs, and cherished memories
Companionship and support as you begin navigating life after loss
What to Expect
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01 - Reach Out
Whether you schedule a complimentary discovery call, or book a visit directly, we’ll begin by learning about your unique situation and determining what kind of support feels most helpful.
The complimentary call is always available but not required.
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02 - Create a Personalized Plan
Together, we’ll determine what feels right for you and your pet.
That may mean preparing for an upcoming goodbye, planning a meaningful farewell, or simply having someone present alongside you.
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03 - Walk Through it Together
Visits are tailored to your unique situation and typically take place in your home.
Whether we’re planning ahead or sitting together during an emotional day, my role is to help create space for peace, presence, and connection.
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04 - Honor Their Legacy
The support doesn’t have to end when your companion’s life does.
I will remain available through follow up visits, a Legacy Project, or taking time to remember the life you shared, and we’ll honor their story with the same care and intention that guided each step before it.
Animal Care Options
Thoughtful guidance before it’s time to say goodbye.
Whether your companion has receive a terminal diagnosis, is beginning to slow down with age, or you’re facing difficult quality-of-life decisions, this service is designed to help you prepare with greater confidence and peace.
One 2-hour in-home visit
Tailored guidance, goodbye planning, and emotional support based on your unique needs
Should further time together feel helpful, additional visits may be added at my standard hourly rate.
Helping you navigate the before, during, and after of one of life’s hardest farewells.
Designed for those preparing for an anticipated goodbye who would appreciate a steady, familiar presence throughout the experience.
Together we can prepare in the days leading up to the appointment, create a peaceful environment for your companion, and continue walking together afterward as you begin processing the loss.
One planning visit before your scheduled goodbye (approximately 2 hours)
Optional presence during a scheduled home euthanasia, when desired and scheduling allows
One follow-up in-home remembrance visit (approximately 1-3 hours) within the weeks that follow
Should further time together feel helpful, additional visits may be added at my standard hourly rate.
A space to honor the life you’ve shared.
Sometimes the greatest need comes after the goodbye. This option creates space to process your grief, celebrate your companion’s life, and explore meaningful ways to preserve their legacy.
One 2-hour visit of personalized remembrance and grief support
Memorial planning, remembrance rituals, storytelling, or simply a compassionate presence
Option to transition into a custom Legacy Project if desired
Should further time together feel helpful, additional visits may be added at my standard hourly rate.
every goodbye is as unique as the life it honors.
Liminal Legacy provides in-home pet end-of-life doula services throughout Central Virginia, generally within one hour of Charlottesville. If you’re located outside this area, please reach out and I’ll be happy to discuss whether arrangements can be made.
Legacy Projects
Starting at $500+
Tell me about the story you’d like to preserve.
Every legacy project begins with listening.
Whether you have a clear vision or only a feeling you’d like to capture, I’d love to learn more about the animal, relationship, or story you’d like to honor.
Please complete the form below, and I’ll be in touch to schedule a complimentary consultation and quote.