Center for Animal Rescue, Hospice and Holistic Education
This photo of cherished BrightHaven legends Joey (left) and Sammi truly radiates unconditional love. At BrightHaven, we believe that love is such an essential, transformative and powerful healing force, we celebrate it each and every day! The unquestionable understanding of the importance of love to living a full life is but one example of the … Read more
The expansion of our education program is a great time to revisit the foundational principles that make BrightHaven so unique—it’s all about the way we work and the results we get! Our Menu for Healing Since 1990, our approach to animal health and well being has gradually shifted from a completely conventional approach to a … Read more
The start of a new year is the perfect time to dream big and focus on exciting goals and priorities. BrightHaven’s primary goal for 2016 is to expand our education program. We wish to share with the community what we’ve learned over the years from our wise and wonderful animal teachers. It’s all about living … Read more
Soar, My Butterfly: The Animal Dying Experience provides knowledge, comfort and helpful tips to those who are accompanying a beloved animal companion on the journey to transition. It’s all about living well through the last breath! Purchase a copy for you and for all of the animal lovers in your life. This book is truly … Read more
Drenching rains in Northern California? That’s so hard to believe based on recent hot weather and an ongoing drought. However, with an El Niño winter just around the corner, we knew we had to jump into action to keep our two gorgeous pig girls, Boots (left) and Gracie, safe from these soaking storms! How You … Read more
Join us in San Diego in October when Gail and Richard Pope again share their animal hospice expertise at the 5th annual International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) conference. Attendees will experience “4 days of ground-breaking education in end-of-life” commencing on Thursday, October 1st. The IAAHPC was the first animal hospice organization … Read more
Since Kathleen Prasad taught her first animal Reiki workshop at BrightHaven in 2004, this gentle, healing practice has become an integral part of BrightHaven life. What is animal Reiki? It’s essentially meditating with your animals. But in a broader sense, Reiki is a spiritual system cultivating compassionate intention, which in turn may bring about healing … Read more
We are thrilled to introduce our new website to you. We redesigned it so you can easily find the information you seek, to help you help the wonderful animals of the world and in your life. BrightHaven continues our dedication to “giving animals the gift of tomorrow” by providing rescue and sanctuary to animals in … Read more
All the BrightHaven residents urge you to please consider this important question today. Are you prepared for the unexpected and have arranged for someone to care for your animal/s when you pass away? Plan before it’s too late! Many BH animals come to us or are left in shelters because no one planned for their … Read more
Anyone who has cared for an elderly or special needs animal in their golden years will have an idea of the costs that will very likely be involved. BrightHaven is a small organization with a huge heart and passion for caring for seniors as well as the chronically ill. We struggle with funding and therefore … Read more