End-of-Life Resources

 Deciding when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a family can face. The resource below is one we often recommend to help guide families through questions about quality of life and readiness.

Canine Brief Pain Inventory: 

A tool to help families and veterinarians understand how pain is affecting a dog’s comfort and day-to-day life.

Feline Grimace Scale: 

The Feline Grimace Scale is a validated tool used to assess signs of acute pain in cats by evaluating subtle facial expressions and changes in comfort.

We hold Pet Memory Meetings at no cost for anyone grieving the loss of a pet. Located in our building at 3431 E. Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.  Resuming in March 2026. 

These grief resources are intended to support family members, children, and other pets in the home following the loss of a beloved companion.

Carefully curated by the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC), this in-depth collection is designed to support pet families through comfort care, end-of-life decisions, and grief.