Services Offered
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Grief Support & Care Coaching for Pet Caregivers
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Compassionate Business Development for Veterinary and Pet Professionals
With two decades of experience caring for elderly and chronically ill animals - and their humans - I have honed my skills in improving quality of life for both.
From running a mobile veterinary hospice clinic to caring for my own ageing pets, I know how to support the humans caring for pets.
By offering a safe space and evidence-based advice, I help pet caregivers and professionals navigate the final seasons of a pet's life with mindfulness and control.
I believe that if we all show up for our older or ill friends in the best way possible, we can make the autumn of their lives so much more empowered, experience it fully and look back on it with love.
About Me
My name is Sieske Valk (pronounced as Sees-kuh Falk).
With a background as a Veterinary Nurse in the Netherlands, I had a short stint in climate change research in East Africa before returning to the veterinary sector as an entrepreneur and Death Doula. I moved to the UK, where I ran a successful dog walking business in London, alongside a mobile veterinary clinic which specialised in palliative and hospice care.
After moving to Devon, I decided to focus my attention on growing the palliative and hospice movement through research, education and consultancy.
My specialities are:
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Getting old pets to eat with gusto
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Improving home environments and routines for a better quality of life
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Finding out what people/teams need to provide Gold-Standard care
I live on a farm near Exeter with my partner, and super-senior cat Lewis.
Want to know why the name Autumn Animals? Read why here.
Get In Touch
If you'd like to learn more about my services or schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out.
Contact me via email at hello[at]autumnanimals.com or fill in the form below.