Gail Pope

Gail Pope is the President and Founder of BrightHaven Center for Animal Rescue, Hospice and Holistic Education (www.brighthaven.org). For over 30 years she has helped senior and special needs animals on a journey of holistic healing, all the way through hospice care and transition.

Gail’s work in holistic healthcare and hospice-supported natural death is renowned. She has an international consultation practice (www.brighthaven.org/caregiver-resources-education/consultations/) and has authored six books available on Amazon. Gail is a founding partner of the Animal Hospice Group (www.animalhospicegroup.com). BrightHaven also has a comprehensive online education program (https://www.brighthaven.org/brighthaven-guide-animal-hospice-online-learning-series/).

Gail proudly served on the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (www.iaahpc.org/), also known as IAAHPC, Advisory Board from April 2017-December 2020, and was a member of the early IAAHPC Board of Directors from 2009-2010. Gail also co-authored a chapter on animal hospice with IAAHPC founder Amir Shanan, DVM, for his book entitled "Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice."

She has also served on the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/), also known as SARA, Board of Directors since October 2016. In addition, Gail is a faculty member of Holistic Actions! for Companion Animals (www.holisticactions.com).