Rewilding Mobile End of Life Care

A Note from Dr. Emanuele:
Due to an extended family emergency, Rewilding is having to pause end of life services until at least the end of October. It’s been my privilege to help your families, and I hope to be back to help soon. Thank you for your understanding. ♥️🐾🌼

A Note From Dr. Emanuele:
Hello all! Unfortunately, this week my two youngest kiddos tested positive for COVID and I am symptomatic. While I am fully vaccinated, I do not want to risk spreading any illness to my beloved clients. Appointment inquiries for next week will be scheduled as normal. For emergencies or appointments this week, I am happy to teletriage and refer as necessary. Thank you for your support!

The Guilt in Goodbye When a pet dies, sometimes the "what-ifs" can hurt longer than the grief. An expert offers tips on how to cope.

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MASK POLICY AS OF 5/14/21

With only 35% of the population vaccinated in the US, Rewilding will continue to require masks at all appointments indoors and out. Thanks for understanding and for helping us do our part to protect the most vulnerable of our population, ease the strain on our healthcare workers, and flatten the curve.

If you choose to not wear a mask, we reserve the right to refuse service. We will continue to ask screening questions at the time of scheduling as well. ❤️

Rewilding Mobile End of Life Care updated their business hours.

Starting March 24th, I will be back providing loving and compassionate in-home euthanasia for the greater Triangle area! Triangle Pet Loss at Home is now Rewilding Mobile End of Life Care - thanks for riding along with us!

All contact information, prices, and processes are exactly the same. I'm happy to be working as an independent small business now, and following the code of ethics and quality care that are so intrinsic to me and my company.

Take care,
Dr. Em
www.rewildingendoflife.com

Dr. Emanuele is temporarily not accepting appointments while our business is remodeling and will be ready to help your furry friends in just a few weeks. Thank you for your patience and continued support, and keep your eyes on this page for our facelift, coming soon!

If you need help in the meantime:
For service in the majority of the Triangle and surrounding areas: Lap of Love (919) 439-5922 or Azure Holland (919) 600-1841
North Raleigh/Wake Forest: Dr. Jennifer Frey, Peaceful Passing (919) 672-0686
Greater Raleigh Area and Wake Forest: Twilight Meadows, (919) 306-1878
South Raleigh, Garner, Apex, Cary: White Oak Mobile Veterinary Service (919) 880-0788.

We are still accepting calls to help triage and redirect you while we are not seeing patients. Thank you for your understanding!

Show us your pet memorial tattoos! We know they left their paw prints on your heart...but did they leave them in ink too?

How did you choose to memorialize your pet? I'd love to see!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydrobinson1/how-did-you-memorialize-your-pet

What's The Most Creative Way You've Memorialized A Late Pet? The goodest memorials for the goodest boys and girls!

Wondering if your grief is normal? It's important to remember that grief isn't linear, that good and bad days are expected, and that no one can predict how long you may need to grieve a beloved pet. Please reach out to a trained mental health professional for help if you're experiencing symptoms of severe depression, suicidal ideation, or are concerned about your own health.
For more information:
https://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/outreach/pet-loss-hotline/grieving-process

Grieving Process People are often surprised and concerned at how their grief impacts them. Since there is not much grief training in our culture, we are not familiar with what to expect to feel after experiencing a major loss. It is important to understand that grieving is a holistic and pervasive experience that i...

(Or a woman. Or anyone else, just sayin'. 😉) -Dr. Em

Pet Loss At Home is a network of mobile Veterinarians, trained in end-of-life, and available to assist in the comfort of your home 7 days/week. Pet Loss At Home helps thousands of families and their pets each year who cannot go into the clinic due to health safety, clinics may be closed, weekends are booked, giant breeds down, cats that are fractious and don't travel, home burial, privacy, or simply...the need to be surrounded by things known and comfortable...home.

Did your pets show any signs of grief after the loss of another (human or animal) family member? How did you all work through it? Tell us, and feel free to post a picture of some furry, scaly, feathered, or slimy pets here.

How can we help our pets through a loss?
The first way may be the hardest. It can be really helpful to allow your pet to see their deceased housemate after they have passed, or even for them to be present for the euthanasia. Talk to your Pet Loss at Home veterinarian about if this is the right choice for your family. Your pet may not pay any attention at all to their ailing friend, or they may snuggle in close. Rarely, we can see protective behavior over the ill pet.
One big way, which will be helpful for everyone, is to keep their schedules the same. Try to stick to the same feeding, walking, playing routine to ensure stability. Exercise is a great way of processing grief for pets and people alike! If your dog or leash-trained cat is seeming particularly anxious, a long walk may be just the ticket.
Follow your gut about cleaning up your deceased pet's bed, cage, or toys. If it is difficult to see another pet playing with the deceased's favorite toy, pack it away or keep it with their remains.
Consider what's best for your family about adding a new companion. Adopting a new pet right away may not be the best decision for everyone. Give yourself, including your pets, as much time to grieve as you need.

Grief behavior in our domestic pets can manifest in a few ways:
1. Changes in behavior such as clinginess, anxiety, self-isolation, and even aggression in some cases.
2. Loss of appetite or changes in eating preferences.
3. Sleeping more or less, or in unusual spots.
4. Temporary loss of housebreaking/litterbox training.
5. Changing dynamics between living pets - fighting, etc.
6. Self-mutilatory, destructive, or broody behavior or even increased vocalizations in the case of more exotic pets such as birds.
7. Exacerbation of underlying medical conditions, especially in cases like cats with chronic lower urinary tract disease.
It's important to remember that our pets are experiencing grief, stress, and uncertainty along with us and these changes are usually temporary. Seek out your pet's primary care veterinarian if you're concerned things have gone on for too long. Next we'll be talking about strategies to help our pets cope with the loss of a housemate.

Do our pets notice when another animal in the home has passed away? Can my dog possibly be experiencing grief? Studies have shown that yes – many groups of animals show grief and mourning behaviors. While little is known about the true emotional lives of animals, we know that they recognize deceased relatives and cohorts and behave differently following a death. Over the next few days we’ll be talking about how to make sure your pets are doing okay as your family may be mourning a loss.

https://www.bbcearth.com/blog/?article=the-truth-about-animal-grief&fbclid=IwAR02jhE0W8foVmUU0XGLbZ-KoRtTM3i5Numy-B_mbxWeZlkGQJUSaH8p790

"What greater gift than the love of a cat?" - Charles Dickens

In honor of the pets that I've been privileged enough to help this year, a donation has been made to the Wake County Animal Center and the BeWild Reptile Rescue in their names. To all the precious families that have let me, briefly, into your lives this year...thank you. I'm holding you in my heart as we start a new year. ❤
-Dr. Em

Donations in loving memory of:
Slater, Bentley, Ursa, Kelso, Gatsby, Smokey, Cassie, Dylan, Toni, Bonnie, Nemo, Duchess, Aspen, Brutus, Milly, Harley, Trav, Rufus, Scrappy Doodle, Chiyo, Gadget, Dixie, Finnegan, Callie, Louie, Mary Jane, Boomer, Alfie, Candy Cane, Sully, Xander, Lucy S, Lexi, Maggie P, Sammy, Karma, Cuddle Bumps, Tullie, Bella S, Marley S, Bella A, Roxy N, Lilly, Lucy D, Marley C, Annabelle, Valentine, Frodo, Oboe, Isahbella, Remy, Moose W, Bella H, Reba, Peeps, Gussy, Roxy A, Pretzel, Zoey, Petunia, Krypto, Coocha, Ruby, Tally, Kane, Dash, Dobby, Bernie, Dakota, Frankie, Luna, Raegan, Ninja, Troll, Kya, Ani, Sophie S, Scooter, Kasey, Jake, Jay Man, Ares, Myron, Fenway, Kirby, Bowie, Copper, Harold, and Moose P.

In some traditions, the Northern Cardinal represents the thought that those we have lost are never far from our hearts. Wishing you comfort and peace today, whether in the form of a cardinal visitor, or something else.

Happy holidays, dear followers. If you are experiencing the grief of a loss this season, please know I am thinking of you. May you find peace and joy in the memories of past companions, and solace in those who are with you today. Sending you love from my home to yours.