Compassionate Care Coordination
Service Description
Paws & Peace Support Services
Care Coordination
When grief is heavy, even simple decisions can feel like too much. Compassionate Care Coordination offers gentle structure, emotional steadiness, and organized next steps — so you’re not holding everything alone during anticipatory grief, end-of-life planning, or the early days after loss.
Pilot Phase Notice: Care Coordination openings are limited and may be offered in small monthly availability windows. If there is no immediate availability, we’re happy to explore the best next step with you.
What Care Coordination is
Care Coordination is a structured, short-term support option designed for pet parents navigating the emotional and practical weight of end-of-life planning, anticipatory grief, or major transitions. This support is non-clinical and focuses on organization, emotional steadiness, and next-step clarity — while keeping all medical care with your veterinary team.
Best for
- end-of-life planning (emotionally and logistically)
- clients overwhelmed by “too many moving parts”
- families wanting structure and reassurance
- people who need a calm plan forward without pressure
- pet parents who want support navigating anticipatory grief
What’s included
| Timeframe | Structured coordination window (2 weeks or 4 weeks, depending on package) |
| Emotional Support Calls | Included calls vary by package (45-minute supportive check-ins) |
| Coordination Support | Organizing next steps, timelines, and a manageable plan forward |
| Resources | General end-of-life & memorial planning resources (non-medical) |
| Referrals | Referral lists for vets, hospice providers, cremation services (client-led) |
| Optional Mobility & Comfort Aids | May be offered when appropriate (examples: ramps, support slings, traction aids) |
Care Coordination Packages
Choose the level of support that feels most steady for you right now. You can start with Standard and upgrade to Full if needed (availability permitting).
Standard Care Coordination
- 2 Emotional Support Calls (45 minutes)
- 2 email check-ins (non-urgent, within 48 business hours)
- personalized pacing + next-steps plan
- curated resources and gentle guidance
- curated resources and gentle guidance
- mini Healing Foundations Companion Guide
Full Care Coordination
- 4 Emotional Support Calls (45 minutes each)
- 4 email check-ins (non-urgent, within 48 business hours)
- personalized pacing + coping plan across the month
- support as emotions shift week to week
- gentle guidance for family rhythms and routines
- full Healing Foundations Library access
Pricing reflects scheduled support sessions, coordination time, individualized follow-up communication, and curated resources. Availability and pricing may change as services evolve beyond the pilot phase.
Supplemental Support Sessions
Supplemental sessions are available for clients currently enrolled in Care Coordination. They’re designed to increase support without creating 24/7 expectations. Availability may vary week to week.
| Extra Emotional Support Call (45 minutes) | $80 |
| Same-week added call (if available) | $95 |
Boundaries & scope of care
Paws & Peace exists to support you emotionally while respecting the role of veterinary and mental health professionals. Care Coordination is designed to be gentle, structured, and client-led.
Care Coordination does not include:
- Veterinary advice, medical interpretation, or treatment recommendations
- Guidance on when it is “time” for euthanasia
- Therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or clinical mental health services
- Crisis response, safety planning, or emergency intervention
- Speaking on your behalf to medical providers without written consent
Care Coordination may include:
- creating a calm timeline and practical plan forward
- helping you organize questions to ask your veterinarian
- offering emotional support during hard moments (non-clinical)
- sharing general resources for end-of-life and aftercare planning
- support with memorial planning and gentle rituals
FAQ
Is this therapy or veterinary guidance?
No. Paws & Peace provides non-clinical emotional support and educational resources. For medical or veterinary questions, contact your veterinarian.
How do the email check-ins work?
Check-ins are non-urgent and typically answered within 48 business hours (Monday–Friday). If you are in crisis, please contact 988 or 911.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Full?
Yes, if you’re still within your coordination window and scheduling allows. You’ll only pay the difference.