Cara DeLaRosa - Pet Loss Grief Coach - Santa Rosa, California

Kurt H.

I highly recommend Cara DeLaRosa's pet loss grief coach services. Navigating the end of life illness of a pet is so heartbreaking and filled with difficult decisions while you're at the same time overwhelmed with grief. Many people offer the well-intended thoughts on what to do at the various decision points. It made ALL the difference to have Cara's expertise guided by her care and compassion for this difficult time. Cara provided the sound guidance we needed in a genuinely caring way. Thank you so much for being our partner during this incredibly important time as we gave our final acts of love to our beloved Marvin.

Natalia C.

Working with Cara has been a wonderful experience. I’ve seen Cara for individual sessions, reiki sessions, as well as her pet loss grief course. She has been vital to my survival through such a difficult time. I am able to see true progress in processing my grief, and evolving with it, which isn’t something I thought I’d be capable of doing. If you are in need of support, reach out to Cara DeLaRosa, you will be seen, heard, and supported more than you know.

Susan L.

I highly recommend Cara‘s services!
Cara is incredibly kind and intuitive, as well as smart and thoughtful. She’s helped me with my cat (with kidney disease) — teaching me how to make a daily quality of life evaluation, administer subcutaneous fluids, identify when my sweet kitty is in pain, as well as helping me through anticipation of my kitty’s passing— with grief counseling. Communication with her is so easy and takes my stress down a bunch. Knowing my kitty is having the most comfortable last few months means the world to my whole family; we are all so grateful for her help. And she does nail trims! She’s lovely to be with, as well. Plus, her prices are very reasonable.

Catherine L.

Cara has been an immense help both before and after the loss of our pet. It was hard to let go of our dog as we watched her decline, but Cara's insight helped me develop confidence so I could make the necessary decisions as the path became clear. Joining a pet loss group and meeting with others who were grappling with the same feelings was also very comforting. Cara is sincerely concerned for each individual (both animal and human) and reaches out in the kindest, most supportive way. I knew and respected Cara for many years before she started her grief coach role, yet I learned that there was even more depth to her caring than I had realized! I heartily recommend Care to anyone who is caring for an aging pet or has recently lost a beloved animal friend.

Mary R.

When faced with the devastating news of my dog's terminal cancer diagnosis, I felt lost and alone. My dog's vet had no information on veterinary hospice and the online qualify-of-life assessments weren't very helpful, either (many questions felt subjective and confusing). I was so lucky to have been led to Cara. She arrived at my house the same day I called for an assessment and provided an honest and attentive consultation, which ultimately spared my 17-year-old dog any suffering and allowed him to die with dignity and peace. Her support also helped me to be mindful of how I used my time with my sweet boy during his final days.

Cara understands grief in a way that is so grounded and intuitive, and she communicates everything clearly and gently. I am incredibly grateful that she was able to guide me through the hospice process with my dog and can now support me through my grief journey by way of her online pet loss course. She also offers one-on-one sessions and reiki healing.

Disenfranchised grief is isolating and lonely, and Cara's pet loss counseling has given me validation, a sense of belonging, kindness, compassion and understanding, partnered with a structured program and practical tools to help pull me out of the abyss. I highly recommend her for animal hospice care, support with anticipatory grief, or after suffering the loss of your loved one. I don't know where I'd be without her.

Debbie M.

Cara DeLaRosa is an amazing healer! Her visits and assessments are wonderful in connecting truly with your pet’s quality of life and making a “going forward plan” to both improve their daily living and plan for their compassionate passing. Her relationship with us and our pets has resulted in a 2 year enhancement (and counting) to their wonderful lives.
You should call her today!

Jessica P.

Our sweet Rose was diagnosed with very aggressive lymphoma in 2023. It was completely devastating to our entire family. We dove into all kinds of treatment options and were overwhelmed with basically everything at the time and all the confusing and often conflicting advice we received from various vets. It was a very dark time for us, and we needed help. I was referred to Cara by a friend, and reached out to her immediately. Rose was already in the process of dying, but Cara was able to help us in more ways that I even imagined. We were finally able to accept that Rose's cancer was beyond treatment and it was her time to go.

Rose was my heart dog and it was very difficult to understand her passing. I started also working with Cara 1-1, joined her 7 month course, and attended the support group. This was profound for me and my healing process. I'm so grateful of Cara's offerings, and the space that she holds for people is truly amazing.

Lisa S.

I can't recommend Cara highly enough. She provided excellent end-of-life care for my 19-year-old tortoiseshell cat, Frida. Cara was with us every step of the way--from regular reiki treatments and advice on navigating life with a senior cat to facilitating when Frida was ready to leave us. Frida was a VERY particular creature and Cara was a cherished part of her inner circle--high praise coming from a Torty (if you know, you know)! Most recently Cara helped me navigate the sudden loss of my 7-year-old dog. She's a compassionate, insightful, loving human being with the unique gift of helping animals and their people through the death and dying process -- whether it's a sudden loss or a longer journey with hospice care.