Since 2019, Rachel has worked as an end-of-life doula, companioning both people and the animals they love through aging, dying, death, and grief. Her work is rooted in the belief that the human–animal bond is profound and worthy of thoughtful care. She is especially passionate about helping families move through this tender time with greater presence, preparation, and compassion.

Much of Rachel’s advocacy for animals has grown directly from the conversations she has with the families she serves. Sitting with people as they navigate difficult decisions, honor deep bonds, and grieve beloved companions has continually affirmed for her how deeply animals shape our lives and how meaningful their deaths can be.

Her connection to this work is also deeply personal. The loss of many animals throughout her life helped shape the heart of her calling. Over the years, she has shared her life with many animal teachers, including cats, dogs, lizards, turtles, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, and even millipedes. Each one has left an imprint on her, offering lessons in love, presence, responsibility, and letting go.

Through her work, Rachel hopes to create a space where the love people have for their animals is honored, where grief is given room to breathe, and where people can learn not only how to care for animals at the end of life, but also how to receive the wisdom animals offer along the way.