We’re thrilled to share exciting news that marks a new chapter for BrightHaven, the BrightHaven Caregiver Academy!
Here’s what BrightHaven President & Founder Gail Pope especially wants you to know about this amazing addition:
“After years of dreaming and planning, we’ve launched BrightHaven Caregiver Academy (BCA), a resource dedicated to empowering pet parents with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to care for aging and ill pets.
But first, please let me express my gratitude for your continued support. Your kindness and generosity make our work possible, and your encouragement has been instrumental in bringing this new vision to life.”
BrightHaven’s Evolution: From Sanctuary to Academy
Gail explains, “As many of you know, BrightHaven has been dedicated to compassionate care for senior and special needs animals for over 30 years.
And with your help, we created a safe sanctuary and developed a holistic approach to animal hospice, and now we’re excited to take this mission further—bringing everything we’ve learned directly to pet parents everywhere.
In memory of my beloved husband, Richard, and our dear dogs, Rosie and Ziggy, who passed away in 2023, I felt a renewed calling to carry BrightHaven’s mission into a new form.
My goal is to ensure that our legacy of care and compassion reaches even more pet families in need of guidance, connection, and support.”
Explore the BrightHaven Caregiver Academy!
Through BrightHaven Caregiver Academy, we’re offering resources to help pet parents navigate every aspect of caregiving for aging or chronically ill pets. Our Academy provides you with the following:
You can explore our new BrightHaven Caregiver Academy at www.brightpathforpets.com to discover all the ways we can support you and your beloved pet.
With BCA, we’re creating a space for you to live out BrightHaven’s mission in your own home.
Our overall hope: BCA will become a guiding light for pet families, ensuring that no one has to face the challenges of caregiving alone or unprepared.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” —Chinese Proverb
BrightHaven Caregiver Resources to Help Your Animal Live Well Each and Every Day!
ANIMAL WISDOM FOR LIVING WELL!
In a time of so much change and chaos, with old ways of being and doing undeniably falling away, animals can show us a much better and more authentic way to live. Find out what they’d like to share in GRATEFUL for Animals: Spiritual Comfort & Wisdom in Life’s Last Chapter, available on Amazon. (Authors: Gail Pope, BrightHaven President and Founder; Carol Howe Hulse, BrightHaven Education Program Manager)
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- Do you have questions about how BrightHaven’s holistic healing or animal hospice care approaches can help your animal? Do you wish to discuss end-of-life concerns and options? We invite you to book a consultation for experienced and compassionate support.
- Follow Your Heart: Navigating a Terminal Diagnosis – helps you walk this often-challenging path with a deeper sense of peace, confidence and clarity. (Author: Gail Pope)
- The BrightHaven Guide to Animal Hospice – learn how to care for your animal companions in their Golden Years and through the end of life. (Author: Gail Pope)
- Soar My Butterfly: The Animal Dying Experience – a simple guide to the signs and symptoms you may encounter during the final stages of the natural dying process. (Author: Gail Pope)
- BrightHaven Online Learning – help your loved one live the best life possible each and every day! We share what we’ve learned about holistic healing, animal hospice and living and dying well by following the wisdom of the animals since 1990.
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- Walking with My Dog Through (End of) Life – an intimate look at a profound life passage, from terminal diagnosis through hospice care and a peaceful, gentle natural death. (Author: Carol Howe Hulse)
For more resources and information to help you help your furry family member, please visit BrightHaven’s Caregiver Resources & Education and Animal Caregiver FAQ.
Join the BrightHaven Family!
By becoming a part of our network of valued supporters, you will stay abreast of additions to our Caregiver Resources and Education (including animal hospice and holistic healthcare) program.
You will also receive information about animals needing rescue and updates on those we have saved through our Rescue program that specializes in medical rehabilitation, which makes us unique.
Your user information will never be shared with a third party without permission or sold.
We truly appreciate your support!