End of Life
Pet Sessions
Let’s honor & celebrate your four-legged family member.
It’s never long enough.
We know this going into the journey: They won’t live forever.
But it doesn’t make it any easier.
When my two heart dogs passed unexpectedly less than two years apart, I was reeling.
It all happened so fast — one day, we were romping in the woods, and the next, we were making impossible decisions at the emergency vet.
In both cases, I didn’t get the chance to savor their final days in the way I’d hoped: To complete those canine bucket lists, feasting on ribeye and strawberry malts and 12-straight-hours of couch snuggles.
So I vowed to pay it forward to my fellow pet-loving humans. Because it is so damn hard. And unfair. And although we know their time with us is limited, it doesn’t make it any easier.
Above all: You and your four-legged family member deserve to be captured — with compassion, heart, and glimmers of boundless, lolloping joy.
To me, this is soul work.
Your Session Experience
In the comfort of your home, your backyard, or your pet’s favorite local park.
No special outfits necessary.
Let’s prioritize comfort, coziness, and connection.
End of Life Pet Sessions
Special Discounted Session Rate:
$525
Up to 45 Minutes of Shooting Time
A gallery of 30-40 hand-edited high resolution digital images
Print Release
Optional upgrades: Prints, keepsake albums & more
What’s Included?
A portion of each session fee will be donated to Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth, MN.
$395
FAQ
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I will meet you & your family exactly where you are, with tenderness, compassion, and warmth. Whether you’re full of tears, sharing memories, feeling quiet, or sharing belly laughs.
The location is up to you. Many clients prefer the calm & quiet of their own home or backyard. Or, if your pet is up for it, we can venture to their favorite park or swimming hole.
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Comfort is key. These sessions are often booked on a last-minute basis, so please do not worry about having a Pinterest-worthy wardrobe. Think comfy neutrals that allow you to get close & snuggle in together.
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Yes, absolutely. Once your final gallery is delivered, you’ll have the opportunity to order professional-grade prints and keepsake books.
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Due to the nature of these sessions, last minute bookings are accepted and welcomed! Please reach out to inquire about availability.
Please reach out.
I would be honored to work with you & capture your beloved family member.
Send me a note using the form here, or email me directly: info@baileyaro.com.
These might help:
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What’s dog heaven really like? From chasing geese to silly-shaped biscuits, to sleeping on a cloud, this sweetly-illustrated book has been on my shelf since childhood.
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This Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems by Mary Oliver highlights the small everyday moments with our canine companions.
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Dog People is a collection of stories, prose, and poems that invites you to live with a greater sense of gratitude and tenderness.
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This free virtual pet loss support group meets monthly on Zoom. Brought to you by Duluth, MN-based Insight Counseling.
“You were worth it, old friend, and a thousand times over.”
In loving memory:
Summit
Oct 2014-July 2022
Mowgli
Nov 2016-May 2024
