Services Offered
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Grief Support for Pet Guardians
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Geriatric Care Coaching for Pet Guardians
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Compassionate Business Development for Veterinary Professionals
As a trained End-of-Life Doula with a background in veterinary nursing, I have a vast amount of experience caring for elderly and chronically ill animals. From running a dog walking service, to running a mobile veterinary hospice clinic to caring for my own ageing pets, I have gotten to know many varieties of pet loss, ways of grieving for an animal and needs for this difficult period. I offer a safe space for pet guardians to navigate the final seasons of their pet's life.
My services include advice on best practices for geriatric care and grief support for pet guardians and consultancy for veterinary professionals. I believe that if we all show up for our older friends in the best way possible, we can make the autumn of their lives so much more empowered, experience it mindfully 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. 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 offering bereavement support, writing about veterinary geriatrics and supporting other businesses as they expand their portfolio to cater to an ageing pet population.
My speciality is getting old pets to eat with gusto, improving home environments and routines for a better Quality of Life and compassionately listening to pet guardians in distress.
I live on a farm near Exeter with my partner, and super-senior cat Lewis.
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Get In Touch
If you'd like to learn more about my services or schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out. I'm here to provide support during this challenging time.
Contact me via email at hello[at]autumnanimals.com or fill in the form below.