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Because every chapter of their life deserves compassion.

A welcoming space for Flathead Valley families caring for senior pets, facing difficult decisions, or navigating the loss of a beloved companion.

Find a Support Meeting
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You don't have to navigate this alone.

Our mission is to support you through caring, preparing, grieving, and healing — with compassion, community, and understanding.

  • Senior Pet Care

    Caring for aging companions and the changes that come with them.

  • Preparing Ahead

    Anticipatory grief, difficult decisions, and understanding the transition.

  • Grief & Healing

    Pet-loss support, honoring, remembrance, and healing.

Meet Your Facilitators

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Kimberly Fisher

Earthly Insights · Whitefish
Animal Intuitive & Reiki Grand Master · Certified Grief Coach for Animal Loss

Kimberly is the founder of Earthly Insights, a holistic wellness practice supporting people and animals. With more than 15 years of experience in energy healing and a longstanding passion for animal well-being, she brings compassionate listening, intuitive practices, and a gentle approach to families navigating aging, transition, and loss.

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Rita Romayev

Lost Creek Photography · Kalispell
Professional Pet Photographer · Certified Grief Coach for Animal Loss

Rita is a fine-art pet photographer with a deep appreciation for the bond between people and animals. Through her work with senior pets, her volunteer photography for the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, and her training in pet-loss grief coaching, she is passionate about helping families preserve meaningful memories and feel supported through every chapter of their pet's life.

Our Support Meetings

When
Second Wednesday of each month
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Where
Earthly Insights
307 Spokane Avenue, Suite 203A
Whitefish, MT
Cost
Suggested donation $5–$20
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Local Resources & Support

In-home euthanasia & senior pet care

  • Flathead Veterinary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center

    Whitefish · 406-407-1735

    Palliative and quality-of-life care, advance planning, and euthanasia at home, in the clinic, or at another agreed location.

  • A Pet's Rainbow Bridge

    Kalispell · 406-616-3616

    Veterinarian-led in-home euthanasia, end-of-life care, grief companionship, and aftercare arrangements. Led by Dr. Kristen Hollemans.

  • Moore Veterinary Service

    House calls · 406-272-6268

    Quality-of-life consultations, in-home euthanasia, and optional transportation for cremation.

Cremation & memorial services

  • Mountain View Pet Crematory

    Kalispell · 406-752-2175

    Private and communal cremation, urns, memorial keepsakes, and aftercare arrangements.

  • Flathead Pet Cremation

    Whitefish · 406-862-3178

    Individual cremation, aftercare, and memorial options.

  • Alpenglow Pet Crematory

    Flathead Valley · 406-607-6545

    Private cremation with ashes returned, or communal cremation. Private options include paw-print and fur keepsakes.

Please confirm coverage, availability, and arrangements directly with each provider.