A practice born from loving work.
Over twenty years of being an animal caregiver, I stopped being the dog walker and became part of the family — from the puppy years to eventually, the hardest year of all.
I been caring for Philadelphia's dogs and cats for more than twenty years. A native of Mt. Airy and resident of Northern Liberties, I have walked, fed, and loved animals across the city — and watched generations of pets grow old in the families I serve.
Over time, I found myself increasingly called on for something more than a walk. Families in the final chapter of a beloved animal's life began asking me to drive their dog to the difficult appointment. To sit in the room when they couldn't. From that quiet, recurring need, my specialized practice in pet end-of-life companionship has grown.
I am not a medical professional. What I offer is a steady, knowledgeable liaison — between you, other family members, your veterinary team, and your animal — through one of the most emotional and disorienting passages a family can face.
When I am not caring for someone's pet, my husband Dave Cope and I are musicians and live performers. Music, like this work, is something I take seriously — quiet attention, real presence, and care for what's being held in the room.