Supporting Senior Pets & Their Families
Practical guidance for navigating difficult circumstances & decisions without guilt or regret.
Katie & Finn, 13
Write The Ending Your Story Deserves
They’ve spent years by your side – your best friend, your first baby, your adventure buddy, and your constant companion.
The final chapter of your senior pet’s life should be peaceful and fulfilling, but the difficult decisions involved can make it hard to stay present and enjoy the remaining time you have together.
Managing medication schedules, mobility issues, and moral decisions can be confusing, isolating, and painful for everyone involved — from caregivers and their families to veterinary professionals.
Our Last Chapter provides professional, actionable guidance for senior pet owners so the end of your story is written with the same love that filled every page before it.
SERVICES
A Unified Approach to Senior Animal Support
End-of-life care for aging pets requires coordinated support that extends far beyond clinic appointments.
As a Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, Katie provides specialized expertise and practical advocacy to empower every member of the care team to navigate their pet’s transition with confidence and compassion.
Quality of Life Assessments
Practical guidance for navigating difficult circumstances & decisions without guilt or regret.
Care Plan Creation
Customize a framework tailored to your pet’s needs and your family’s circumstances.
Wellness Visits
Monitor health transitions and adjust care strategies in real time with in-home oversight.
End-of-Life Counseling
Replace uncertainty with clear, manageable options that honor your bond.
Grief Counseling
Navigate the emotional complexities of loss with compassion for the whole family.
Oliver, 18
Who we serve
Comprehensive Support for Senior Pet Care
Pet Guardians
Monitor health transitions and adjust care strategies in real time with in-home oversight
Vets & Shelters
Certified end-of-life support for clients’ emotional & logistical needs – and yours
Community & Organizations
Workshops to educate groups on senior pet care, end-of-life decisions, and grief
About Katie Wagner
Our Last Chapter founder Katie Wagner is a Certified Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula with extensive experience in veterinary support. She has personally provided end-of-life care for more than 90 senior dogs.
While veterinarians manage medical protocols, a companion animal end-of-life doula manages the “living” side of the transition. Katie provides the objective quality-of-life assessments, logistical caregiving plans, and emotional support necessary to regain a sense of control.
Katie creates customized blueprints based on experience and training, empowering you to write your pet’s last chapter with care, respect, and clear intention.
Impact
Living the Last Chapter
Alisa & Momo, 16
AJ & Mama Julep, 14
Lisa & Indy, 17
Tamara & Theo, 16
Ashley & Fitz, 16
