Caring Pathways - Charlotte

10/26/2026

🐾🎃We’re excited to be part of Howl-O-Ween: Dog of the Dead, hosted by

Caring Pathways will be joining Vendor Village for a fun day celebrating our community, our pets, and the special bond we share with them. 💜

As a provider of end-of-life and comfort care for pets, we’re passionate about supporting pets and the people who love them through every stage of their journey.

Come say hello, learn more about Caring Pathways, and enjoy all the Halloween festivities! We’re also proud to be part of an event benefiting the .

We hope to see you there! 👻🐶

10/26/2026

For the pets who have given us a lifetime of love. 💜🐾

As our beloved pets grow older or face illness, their needs may change, but our love for them never does.

Comfort care meets your pet wherever they are on their journey. Whether you’re managing changes in mobility, appetite, or comfort, navigating a chronic condition, or facing the difficult decisions that come with the end of life, compassionate support can make a meaningful difference.

Through personalized care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, we help pets feel their best while supporting the families who love them. Our goal is to ease discomfort, provide guidance, and help you make the most of the time you share.

Because comfort care isn’t just about the final chapter. It’s about honoring every chapter, cherishing the moments you have, and surrounding your pet with the love they’ve always known.

For every stage of the journey, you and your pet deserve compassion, support, and care. 💜

10/23/2026

🎉A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO BRIANA!

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Briana Balogh, RVT, CHPT, for being named a finalist for AAHA’s 2026 Veterinary Technician of the Year!

Briana’s compassion for pets and the families who love them shines through in the care she provides every day. Her dedication to comfort care and helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments reflects the heart of what we do. 💜

Briana, thank you for the difference you make in the lives of the pets and families you serve. We’re so lucky to have you on our team!

👏🏻Join us in congratulating Briana in the comments!

🔗Read more about the award winner and finalists: https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/meet-aahas-2026-veterinary-technician-of-the-year-winner-and-finalists/

10/22/2026

A wonderful reminder of the vital role veterinary technicians play in hospice and palliative care. Their clinical expertise, compassion, and ongoing support make such a meaningful difference for pets and the families who love them. ❤️ Happy Vet Tech Week!!

Well-supported technicians are central to every successful hospice program.

10/22/2026

💜🐾 MEET BRIANA! 🐾💜

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrating Briana Balogh, RVT, CHPT and her incredible dedication to helping pets and the people who love them.

Briana’s favorite part of the job is providing comfort to pets and their families. We’re especially proud that she was named a finalist for AAHA’s 2026 Veterinary Technician of the Year! 🎉

With more than 300 animal species in her career, a knack for creating commercial jingles, and two beloved pets, Briana has plenty of stories to share!

🔗Read about Briana and the other AAHA finalists: https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/meet-aahas-2026-veterinary-technician-of-the-year-winner-and-finalists/

💬Has Briana been part of your pet’s care journey? Share a memory or leave her some love in the comments!

10/21/2026

💜🐾MEET DENEIGE!🐾💜

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrating Deneige and her dedication to making a difference in the lives of animals. For her, this work is more than a career. It’s a purpose rooted in compassion, comfort, and giving every animal the love and dignity they deserve.

Outside of work, Deneige enjoys dog agility with her poodle, Loui, and is passionate about rescuing, fostering, and helping animals in her community. Her own rescue family includes seven pets, even a pot-bellied pig!

💬Has Deneige been part of your pet’s care journey? Share a memory or leave her some love in the comments!

10/20/2026

🐾MEET MCKENZIE! 🐾

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrating McKenzie and the heart she brings to comfort care! She loves thinking outside the box, keeping busy, and finding ways to help pets feel their best.

Outside of work, she enjoys D&D, live music, Renaissance fairs, and spending time with her three pups: Ellie, Vox, and Flint.🐶

💬Has McKenzie been part of your pet’s care journey? Share a favorite memory or leave her some love in the comments!

10/19/2026

💜🐾HAPPY NATIONAL VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK!🐾💜

This week, we're celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians who make such a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Working in comfort care and end-of-life care means being there for families during some of the most tender and difficult moments of their journey with a beloved pet. It means offering comfort, listening without judgment, answering questions, and helping families feel supported when they need it most. It means understanding that sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply be present.

Our vet techs bring compassion, patience, and so much heart to the families we serve. The care they provide goes beyond their role, it's about honoring the bond between pets and their people and making sure no family feels alone along the way.✨

All week long, we're celebrating our amazing team with our Meet Our Vet Tech series! You'll get to know the wonderful people behind the care, hear a little about their stories, and learn what makes this work so meaningful to them.

💬We'd love for you to join us! As we spotlight each team member, share your own stories, memories, or words of appreciation in the comments. If one of our vet techs has made a difference in your family's journey, we'd love to hear about it.

To our vet techs: thank you for the compassion you give, the moments you make a little easier, and the love you bring to the work you do. We're so grateful for you. 🎉

Here's to the hearts behind the comfort and care.💜

10/19/2026

We're so proud to share some exciting news about our own Dr. Chelsea McGivney! 🎉

Dr. Chelsea has been named to the American Animal Hospital Association's 2026–27 Board of Directors. She helped lead Caring Pathways to become the nation's first AAHA-accredited end-of-life care practice, and we can't wait to see her bring that same leadership and heart to AAHA.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. McGivney! 💜🐾

👉Read AAHA's full announcement here: https://www.aaha.org/news/aaha-names-dr-bryan-clarke-board-president-welcomes-two-new-directors/

10/15/2026

When your pet is aging or facing a serious illness, it’s natural to have questions.

Is my pet comfortable?
How do I know if their quality of life is changing?
What should I expect next?
And when is it time to consider end-of-life care?

You don’t have to navigate those questions alone. 💜

A Virtual Quality of Life Consultation gives you time to talk with a veterinary hospice and palliative care professional about your pet’s unique situation, learn how to evaluate their quality of life, discuss comfort and end-of-life options, and develop a plan for what comes next, all from the comfort of home.

Sometimes, having someone knowledgeable and compassionate walk alongside you can bring the clarity and reassurance you need.

Learn more about Virtual Quality of Life Consultations through the link in our bio.