Telos Companion Animal Services, LLC

10/15/2026

For those of you with senior/geriatric dogs: if you’ve a pooch who has developed arthritis & is getting x-rays, this can be A LOT for them.

Please make space for them being extra stiff & painful that next day. Make sure they’re getting their meds.

10/12/2026

Did you know?

The way that someone experiences connection, is often on par with how they experience grief. 🩵🐾

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Your pet is slowing down. The care is getting heavier. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you know a goodbye is coming, even if you’re not ready to say it out loud.

This is the time to start thinking about what you want that day to look like, while you can make choices calmly instead of in crisis. In this video, I walk you step by step through your options for in-home or in-clinic euthanasia, aftercare, and the small details that so often fall through the cracks.

10/07/2026

When a family and I connect, it’s not unusual for me to hear that they’ve been lurking on this page, or that they’ve had my contact info for a while, but they’ve been procrastinating on getting in touch.

Many pet guardians have noticed that their aging pet is changing. And a part of them isn’t sure they want to know what it means. But here’s what’s actually true: finding out what’s happening with their pet — and what’s possible after establishing ongoing support — doesn’t mean bracing for the worst. It means they get to do more, not less.

Some families don’t know if I serve their neighborhood for overnight stays. Others feel like their pet’s behavioral challenges are too complex and frustrating. Too often, they’ve had poor past experiences with pet care providers, and so, as you can imagine, they feel like connecting with a great one isn’t in the cards.

And when pet guardians take the plunge and send that email to schedule a 15 minute Zoom for brief, focused conversation to share where things are, ask questions, and figure out together whether Telos is the right fit, their mindset switches to relief, hope, joy. They’re sorry they waited so long. They realize that enhancing their pet’s changing needs is way easier and actionable than they’d imagined. In some cases, they are thrilled at the possibility of being able to be away for trips—big and not so big, even outings for just a few hours—and not stress about it because things are well in hand back at home with a caregiver that can not only meet their pet’s needs but greatly add to their life and well being.

If you’ve been wondering when to get in touch to make the support and care that can feel impossible a reality, this is your cue to make that happen.

Certified hospice and palliative care support for families with aging or seriously ill pets. Expert guidance, honest answers. Greater Ann Arbor and virtual.

10/07/2026

As a CAHP it takes me A LOT to cry, but this turned me into a puddle.

A PUDDLE.

10/03/2026

Are you being asked what you need from others after the recent loss of a pet, but can’t pinpoint what that need is? Many grievers report this, it’s expected. And asking yourself this question can help you locate what you need:

“What would I offer a loved one if they were feeling the way I am right now?”

(Compassionate empathy does the heavy lifting here, as by its nature, it gravitates inward as its projected outward. Compassion is empathy in action.)

09/29/2026

I’m hearing a lot of discomfort from those who inhabit spaces of therapy & grief support when it comes to staying comfortable & grounded during that sliver of time where grievers can speak freely.

As a pet loss companion, I make sure to remind anyone I’m holding space for of the same thing, as I did earlier today:

“Come as you are, & feel free to have any knitting or other WIPs, or tactile objects that bring you solace with you—if that feels right, no pressure—& a beverage that keeps you comfortable. This will be your space.”

Comfort’s essential in the process, guys. And working on a WIP or holding a stress ball etc can help the thoughts flow. Or holding an object that belonged to a pet—even the pet’s urn—is more common than you might think.

If you have the mental bandwidth to share, have you found this helpful?

09/29/2026

Does your aged dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction seem like they can’t locate their food during mealtime?

Some families find the following technique to be useful.

1.) Secure an Elizabethan collar on the pet.

2.) Then place some food on the interior of the collar

The dog will ideally smell the food, & naturally lower their head to the floor in an attempt to reach it. These mats can help with tidying up.

Splat Mat Under High Chair, 51in PU Waterproof Dirt-Proof, Washable Multi-Purpose Splash Mat, Anti-Slip Floor Protector (Grey)

09/28/2026

All black seems too dramatic. But a t-shirt and jeans isn't right either.