Our Mission
To honour the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, comfort-focused veterinary care during a pet’s final chapter — with empathy, dignity, and love.
At Graceful Transitions, we believe that the sunset of a pet’s life deserves the same care, connection, and love that defined every moment before. Our mission is to support both pets and their families with thoughtful, personalized care—delivered in the peace of home and guided by clarity, compassion, and respect.
A Compassionate Approach to End-of-Life Pet Care
Our mobile model is designed to reduce stress and increase comfort. Whether it’s an at-home visit or a virtual check-in, our care is guided by empathy, medical insight, and a deep respect for the human-animal bond.
At Graceful Transitions, we do not offer diagnostics, but instead, when they are necessary, we work in collaboration with your primary care vet to ensure continuity of care and the best possible patient outcomes.
How Graceful Transitions Began
Founded by Dr. Peterson, Graceful Transitions grew from a profound desire to help families navigate one of life’s most emotionally complex experiences: a beloved pet’s final chapter. With more than 12 years of experience as an emergency veterinarian, Dr. Peterson witnessed firsthand how difficult and confronting end-of-life decisions can be—and how much guidance, time, and emotional presence families truly need.
Graceful Transitions was created to slow this process down. With longer, more comprehensive consultations, Dr. Peterson is able to take a fully integrated and individualised approach to each patient.
This allows her to work with families to address pain management, mobility challenges, and emotional well-being in a calm, supportive setting. The goal isn’t just to prolong life—it’s to protect quality of life in a way that feels right for both pet and family.
What Makes Our Care Unique
We believe that every pet deserves comfort, and every family deserves clarity and support. Here’s how we deliver on that promise:
Truly Individualized Care
We consider every aspect of your pet’s well-being—from physical pain and daily mobility to emotional needs and family dynamics.
A Hybrid Model Designed for Comfort
With both at-home visits and telemedicine consultations, we make access to quality end-of-life care as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Extended Consultations
Our longer appointment times allow space for questions, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful connection—because no one should feel rushed in moments like these.
Experienced, Empathetic Guidance
Dr. Peterson brings not only clinical expertise but also years of emotional insight from supporting families during the most delicate times in their pets’ lives.