Caring Pathways

Caring Pathways Compassionate in-home pet hospice & euthanasia across Colorado, Hampton Roads, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh. Visit our local pages for regional tributes & updates.
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Follow for education, grief resources, and team stories. When you don’t know how the end will happen, or what your pet’s needs will be, we’re here to walk with you. And when that time comes, we will be there to help you and your best friend with a compassionate and peaceful transition. Caring Pathways mission is to provide for every pet owner and their pet the opportunity to receive kind, gentle,

compassionate care and to help them deal with the end-of-life issues surrounding their pet; including in-home exam and consultation services, in-home hospice and palliative care, and in-home pet euthanasia, body care, appropriate memorialization services, and helping guide them in their grieving process to the best of our ability, which may include outside resources.

08/31/2026

Confusion, restlessness, sleep changes, house soiling, or increased anxiety can sometimes be signs of cognitive decline in senior dogs.

In this short video, Dr. Chelsea McGivney explains what families may notice, what these changes can mean, and why seeing these signs does not automatically mean it is time to say goodbye.

Understanding what your pet is experiencing can help you make informed decisions about their comfort, care, and next steps.

This video is part of our growing Pathway to Care educational library for families navigating their pet’s senior years.

National Grief Awareness DayAugust 30, 2026Grief can begin before a beloved pet's final goodbye.It can follow a loss.It ...
08/30/2026

National Grief Awareness Day
August 30, 2026

Grief can begin before a beloved pet's final goodbye.
It can follow a loss.
It can surface weeks, months, or even years later.

It can look like sadness, loneliness, anger, guilt, relief, or simply missing the familiar presence of a beloved companion.

And sometimes, it can be difficult to explain to someone who hasn't experienced the loss of a pet.

However grief shows up for you, your loss matters.

At Caring Pathways, we understand that the bond we share with our animal companions is deeply meaningful—and saying goodbye can be incredibly difficult.

Saying goodbye is never easy. 💜 We’re honored to provide compassionate, gentle support for families and their beloved pe...
08/27/2026

Saying goodbye is never easy. 💜 We’re honored to provide compassionate, gentle support for families and their beloved pets during one of life’s most difficult moments. Thank you for trusting Caring Pathways with Pancake’s final journey.

A Tribute for Piper 💜🐾"Our sweet Piper's life ended too early. She was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer a month after...
08/25/2026

A Tribute for Piper 💜🐾

"Our sweet Piper's life ended too early. She was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer a month after she turned 8 years old, and within 4 weeks, she took her walk across the Rainbow Bridge. She provided us with so much love and was always up for a Colorado adventure! She camped, hiked, and swam in rivers across the state. Her soft cuddles and calm presence always brought us warmth.

The day we needed to help Piper cross over the Rainbow Bridge, the Caring Pathways team was just a phone call away. They were so supportive on a very difficult day. Dr. Brian came to our house to assist, and we were grateful for his gentle approach and kindness.

Thank you, Caring Pathways, for your service during a very hard time for our family. We are forever grateful for your support."


Every pet’s story deserves to be heard.If you’d like to share a few words about your beloved companion, we invite you to...
08/25/2026

Every pet’s story deserves to be heard.

If you’d like to share a few words about your beloved companion, we invite you to create a tribute in their memory. Whether you choose to share a favorite memory, a little about who they were, or simply what they meant to you, your words can be a meaningful way to honor their life and the place they held in your heart.

You can submit a tribute by visiting our website https://caringpathways.com/submit-a-pet-tribute/
or by scanning the QR code included in your grief booklet.

Thank you for allowing us to care for your beloved companion and for trusting us to be part of their journey.

Every animal we love leaves behind a story worth remembering. 🐾Their story lives on in the memories we hold, the routine...
08/20/2026

Every animal we love leaves behind a story worth remembering. 🐾

Their story lives on in the memories we hold, the routines they shaped, the laughter they brought, and the love they gave so freely.

When we’re grieving, remembering can be a meaningful part of healing. There is no timeline for grief—only the time it takes to honor a bond that mattered. 💜

Tributes for Toretto 💜🐾"From Angie:Toretto was such a handsome, bossy boy. He was three months shy of being 12 years old...
08/18/2026

Tributes for Toretto 💜🐾

"From Angie:
Toretto was such a handsome, bossy boy. He was three months shy of being 12 years old. He was my partner. We slept together, we ate together, we played, and we enjoyed relaxing together. He was silly, very lovable, and he loved the song I would sing to him. Oh, how I miss him so much. I will forever love and miss him until Mama and Grandma see their boy again. 💔😭

From Devon:
This is my boy, Toretto. He was such an adorable, healthy boy, always happy and full of energy. I will always remember what a good boy he was and how much he meant to me in my life. I love him so much and miss him with all my heart."



When a beloved pet is aging or living with serious or chronic illness, it’s natural to wonder, Are they comfortable? Am ...
08/17/2026

When a beloved pet is aging or living with serious or chronic illness, it’s natural to wonder, Are they comfortable? Am I doing enough?

In-home comfort care is designed to help answer those questions.
Comfort care, also called hospice or palliative care, focuses on your pet’s quality of life, helping ease pain and other symptoms, support mobility and nutrition, reduce anxiety, and make everyday life more comfortable.

It’s also about supporting you. A personalized comfort care plan can provide practical tools, guidance, and peace of mind as your pet’s needs change.
And perhaps most importantly, comfort care is not about giving up. It’s about giving more—more comfort, more dignity, more closeness, and more good days together.

Because when your pet is comfortable, you can spend less time worrying and more time simply being together.

Comfort is Care. Comfort is Love.💜🐾

08/12/2026

For 12 years, Dr. Kelly Knoll helped countless of families say goodbye to the pets they loved.

Her compassion, calm presence, and unwavering dedication shaped Caring Pathways in countless ways. She cared for families during some of life’s most sacred moments while mentoring the veterinarians who continue that mission today.

As Dr. Kelly retires from Caring Pathways, we are honored to recognize her as the inaugural recipient of our Veterinarian Emeritus designation, a distinction created to celebrate veterinarians whose leadership, service, and lasting impact have helped shape our organization and the field of veterinary end-of-life care.

Thank you, Dr. Kelly, for the extraordinary care you’ve given to pets, families, and our team. Your legacy will continue through every veterinarian you’ve mentored and every family you’ve served.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Kelly and wishing her the very best in retirement! 💜

Read more about Dr. Kelly’s legacy:
https://caringpathways.com/blog/honoring-dr-kelly-knolls-retirement/

Tribute for Laika "The Princess" 💜"I don’t even know where to begin. Losing Laika has been one of the greatest losses of...
08/11/2026

Tribute for Laika "The Princess" 💜

"I don’t even know where to begin. Losing Laika has been one of the greatest losses of our lives. She wasn’t just a dog, she was our furkid, our constant companion, and a cherished member of our family. Her passing left us with aching hearts, but also with countless beautiful memories that we will treasure forever.

I suppose I should start from the beginning.

Laika was a well-thought-out and much-desired birthday gift from my husband, Alex. We were ready for a dog, not a puppy. So we thought. But everything changed the day we visited MaxFund Animal Shelter for a meet-and-greet.

There we met "Goldilocks," her shelter name. The moment we saw her, we fell in love. Her spunky personality, endless tail wags, and joyful spirit completely won us over. She was only three months old, and from that day forward, we were inseparable.

I created a social media account to document our adventures together from the time she was a puppy. Before long, Laika won over everyone she met with her beautiful smile and infectious personality.

We gave Laika all the training she needed to thrive. She completed obedience training and enjoyed countless mental and physical activities throughout her life. She participated in agility, treibball, and therapy dog training. She truly was the life of every party.

As Laika grew older, she met countless people and explored so many incredible places. Together, we volunteered as a therapy dog team at hospice facilities, where she brought comfort, smiles, and companionship to both patients and staff.

At the end of 2023, our lives changed forever when Laika was diagnosed with kidney disease. We were committed to giving her the happiest, healthiest, and longest life possible. Even with her illness, Laika continued to fetch tennis balls, play, eat, and enjoy life until just a few days before she passed away."

📖Read Laika's full tribute on our website.



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