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Fears about declining fertility rates have come from sources as diverse as Pope Francis and Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk. The U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Dobbs v. Jackson could force women to give birth against their wishes, while a recent British editorial even proposed a tax on people without children.

Media outlets regularly point out that more Americans are having fewer children or forgoing parenthood altogether.

But how many Americans want to have kids and cant? Or are still planning to be parents down the road? How many are consciously making the choice to never have kids?

While official statistics in the United States and elsewhere track fertility, they dont provide insight into the people who have not had children. There are many different types of nonparents: Childfree people do not want children; childless people want children but cant have them; not-yet parents plan to have children in the future; undecided people arent sure they will have children; and ambivalent people arent sure they would have wanted children.

In a 2022 study of 1,500 adults in Michigan, we found that 21.64% of adults do not want to have children and therefore are choosing to be childfree. While our survey wasnt nationally representative, the 2021 Census showed that Michigan is demographically similar to the United States in terms of age, race, education and income. If the pattern we have observed in Michigan reflects national trends, it would mean 50 million to 60 million American adults are childfree.

Identifying childfree people

To identify childfree people, we asked each participant a series of up to three questions:

Do you have, or have you ever had, any biological, step-, or adopted children?

Do you plan to have any biological or adopted children in the future?

Do you wish you had or could have biological or adopted children?

Respondents could answer yes, no, or I dont know to each question. We classified as childfree those who answered no to all three.

Our estimate of the number of childfree people is much higher than past national studies, which placed the percentage between 2% and 9%. This likely happened because our measurement focuses on a persons desire to have children, not their ability. This is important because a person can be childfree whether they are biologically capable of having children or not.

Our estimate is also slightly lower than an initial estimate 27% from a 2021 study that we wrote about a year ago. The original study did not allow respondents to answer I dont know to these questions and therefore could not separate the undecided or ambivalent from the childfree. We were surprised that after refining our measurement to distinguish these unique groups, we still observed so many childfree adults.

Roughly half the adults in our study were parents, but childfree adults were the largest nonparent group.

Theyre deciding early in life

People, especially women, who say they dont want children are often told theyll change their mind. But we found thats likely not the case.

In our study, people reported making the decision to be childfree early in life, most often in their teens and 20s. Moreover, it isnt just young people who are claiming they dont want children. Many women who decided in their teens to be childfree are much older now, and are still childfree.

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Our findings depart from research conducted in the 1970s, which found that childfree adults tended to arrive at their decision later in life after postponing parenthood for many years. Earlier decisions may reflect changing norms toward parenthood and an increasing recognition and acceptance of a childfree lifestyle.

Underpopulation isnt the problem

Despite Musks insistence that there is an underpopulation crisis, the global population will continue to grow.

This growth will likely have a negative impact on climate change and some researchers contend that one of the best ways to reduce carbon emissions is to have fewer children.

Meanwhile, the Dobbs decision has chilling implications for the millions of Americans who are childfree: A significant swath of them are now at risk of being forced to have children despite not wanting them.

Issues affecting childfree Americans go beyond reproductive freedom. For example, workplace policies on work-life balance often favor parents. Because so many people are childfree, we believe the needs of this group warrant more attention from policymakers.

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts, under a Creative Commons license.

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Let's face it, increasingly more people decide to turn down the prospect of parenthood. As a Pew Research Center study has found, around 44% of Americans who are not already parents say theyre unlikely to have children ever. But even though they consciously choose to forego having kids and feel comfortable with the decision, childfree people often face pressure from those in their social circle who believe they will definitely change their minds.

"You still have time" is up there with some of the most frustrating remarks people who chose a different life path have to hear. Thankfully, theres a great way to fight stigma in society see the positivity in their child-free freedom and be proud of their choice. This is something that hundreds of people expressed across various threads on Reddit, and their stories are nothing but honest.

We at Bored Panda have wrapped up a collection of responses where people open up about how this decision affected their lifestyles. Some explain their overwhelming joy and happiness, while others reveal slight doubts and regrets. So sit back, relax, and enjoy reading through their experiences. Be sure to upvote your favorite answers and if you want to weigh in on the topic, wed love to hear your thoughts right below in the comments!

Psst! If youre interested in even more childfree content, take a look at our earlier piece where people reveal what made them decide to never have kids.

Ive recently started dating again, and the amount of men my age (35) with kids is disheartening. I started talking to one guy, and he mentioned having kids, so I told him we werent compatible. He told me I was being negative, asking how I knew we werent compatible, etc. Well, cause you have kids and I dont, I dont want any. I had another guy tell me he had a 22-month-old. He has not mentioned anywhere in his profile about having kids, and then when I tell him its a no for me, he resorts to insults. Im honestly happy with my life and where I am, and I refuse to settle for anyone who wouldnt add to my life. Im complete. If I die alone with my cats, thats better than settling for a miserable life

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When my current manager found out I dont want kids his response was well youre young and still have time to change your mind. When I told him my husband and I want to retire early he said but why would you retire early if you dont have kids? What would you even do..?

SMH these people are so brainwashed. Theres more to life than going to a job everyday then taking care of kids for the other part.

Chipotleislyfee , RAIS Report

I am 47 and life is great. Was married once (very young) and engaged once, but never had kids. Started my own business a decade ago and that's gone great. It's currently providing me income while I work on a start-up with a partner. I travel a lot (when there's not a pandemic), have tons of hobbies, and have built up a wonderful chosen family for company and support.

I have no regrets and no complaints. I get plenty of sleep and take good care of myself. I volunteer and give back to the community however and whenever I can. I wouldn't have it any other way.

GracieLikesTea , Daria Pimkina Report

My son decided to get a vasectomy last year. I told him: "Won't you regret it later?"He replied: "I can always adopt, just like you adopted me."

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Cringe answer but i dont wanna bring someone into this world and force them to deal with problems just cause I wanted pride of having a child

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1. My body already is pretty screwed up, I don't need it MORE screwed up

2. A lot of folks seem to hate their children. Like, A LOT of people seem to hate their children. Or at least mildly resent them. I don't want to do that.

3. I am an 'all in' type of person. A 'anything worth doing is worth over doing' type of person. I'd probably be a great parent because of this--all in for my kids. But it also means I'd be a terrible ME. I'd lose being an individual in the process, and that's not good for me OR any mythical children.

4. I really, really, really like quiet.

Lyeta1_1 , Lucas Calloch Report

Love my life. Wouldnt trade it with anyone. Im 70 with no children, never married, and no regrets. Several long term relationships (11 yr. & 17 year ... still friends). Loved my never relinquishing my personal freedom. Several things informed my decision:

Watching the relationships of parents and children, where children became a**holes. 2. Watching marriages that were okay go bad or boring 3. Watching people lose themselves in stressful marriages. 4. My inability to take shit and pretend that its not happening. 5. Not enjoying the feeling of having to negotiate everything from social events to meal choices. 6. Unwillingness to relinquish personal freedom

Kwelikinz , Axville Report

I overheard my sister-in-law telling my brother-in-law that we should write everything in our will to them because We need it; they dont have kids (on both sides). What do they need it for? Theyre trying to get my father-in-law to facilitate the conversation. If they think youre entitled to my money, dont be shy. Tell me to my face! The joke is on her because my side of the money is locked up in a prenup. Our will, as it stands now, a nice sum is set aside for education, down payment, etc., for my nieces. Most of it is being distributed to charities. Planned Parenthood is on the list! The audacity and entitlement make my head spin! Just because I dont have kids doesnt mean it automatically goes to them.

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I had an experience that annoyed me apartment hunting last year. The lady showing my boyfriend and I the apartment kept prying why we would need a second bedroom, and saying things like if its just the two of us why isnt a 1 bedroom enough. Even after explaining we both worked from home, she kept trying to push the smaller units. I guess the building has less 2 bedrooms so they like to keep them open for people with kids?

As crazy as it sounds, people without kids also like space.

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I was getting to know a (female) doctor my partner used to work with. She asked about my dream job and I responded that I dont dream of labor; my dream is to be financially secure enough that I can retire ASAP.

Retired? Do you mean at home with babies?

Um no. Retired meaning I have enough savings to not have to work anymore while living comfortably.

PM_ME_PDIDDY , RepentAnd SeekChristJesus Report

Coming up in a year since my husband and I bought our first house! 4 beds, 2.5 baths. I absolutely love it. We consider ourselves very lucky and grateful. Since then, when the topic comes up in casual conversation, I get the same response from breeders. It doesnt help were the only child-free couple on the street. Oh, so much space, making room for kids? Thats a lot of space for just the two of you. What about families with children that needed that home? Im sorry, I wanted space for separate offices and a space for visitors. Oh, the reactions I get when I say I turned the den into a cat room. A whole room just for your cats!? Must be nice to live that way Yes. Yes, it is. It would also be nice to share accomplishments without judgment.

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Glorious!

Vacations are a breeze, particularly if you go to another country. If I find a place, I can just up and move without worrying about if the school is any good, or how big the house is.

Gonstackk , Eddy Billard Report

Retiring to me means never working for anyone but myself.

Thanks to the stars aligning with my childfreedom, the real estate boom, and a deep seated drive to be both lazy and selfish I'm about to live my dream - moving across the country, renting out an ADU for passive income, and freelancing when I feel like it.

Of course, there are no guarantees this will last forever, but at 35 it's the closest thing to retirement I've ever experienced. So excited.

atypicala , Sven Mieke Report

I'm 48 never wanted kids, no regrets. The majority of the parents I know are stressed AF! My best friend has 4 adult kids and they all cause her grief. She is on her way to a mental breakdown.

The happiest married couples that I know, besides me and my spouse, is a retired couple no kids. They go on dates several times a week, travel and just love each other so much.

Having kids isn't a guarantee that they will take care of you when you get old. My mother works in a nursing home. Most of them are abandoned by their kids and only visit on Mother's Day for Facebook photos.

sagicorn2791 , Lona Report

I am 38, my wife is 42. Our marriage is fantastic and our jobs are stressful, but lucrative. We worry and stress about normal things just like others, but just not about kids, obviously.

Like any major life decision, there are pangs of regret -seeing my friends enjoy ballgames and major milestones with their children that I know it won't experience with my own, but I know I am also sidestepping the negatives as well.

In the end, my wife and I chose each other and are endlessly happy. Could a child have improved that bliss? Possibly - but we collectively were not 100% all-in and didn't want to risk our happiness together to find out.

Intersectaquirer , Allen Taylor Report

Im a 46 year old auntie to a wonderful little boy and Im fine with that.

My husband and I didnt each hit 6 figures until about 4 years ago, so were not really swimming in money yet (we live in NYC). I love sleeping in. I love finishing dinner and then playing video games. I love going for long walks. I love peace and quiet. I love all my disposable income. My brother and his wife ask all the time when were going to visit so they can just toss my nephew at us for a week so they can go on vacation and you know, that just makes me extra happy I didnt go that route.

cuntpunt2000 , Joo Ferro Report

I've never had any desire to be a mother. I don't want to give up my freedom and spare time. I can't afford it. I don't want to grow a human inside my body. I have [bad] mental health problems that I would probably pass on to them.

sporkchop24 , Brooke Cagle Report

30 F, besides every other answer already provided here I am legitimately terrified of the idea of pregnancy and giving birth. Even if I felt the burning desire to mother a child, (which I do not) I could never get past the fact I would have to grow it, and have it.

IndependentWinner992 , Vanessa Report

Me 46M and wife 46F.

In a word, amazing.

We both work in Finance and our household gross income is about $200k with about $48k/yr in expenses (and half of that is discretionary...bare bones expenses are about $24k/yr)

Debt free except for the house, which will be completely paid off by this time next year.

Pretty much buy whatever we want, when we want it.

Go where ever we want, when we want to.

Our jobs are ultra-stable and we have both been with the company for 10 years and get 1.5 months of paid leave, plus 10 paid holidays per year (almost unheard of in non-union jobs in the US).

We live next door to my wife's parents and they are awesome people that treat me like the son they never had.

About the only thing we really need to fix, is we both put on too much weight during covid and need to get that shit under control this summer...so...salad & hiking summer it is.

Luckily, we live in the paradise of our choosing, Alaska, and there is truly epic hiking up here.

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Boyfriend and I are both 45 and life is pretty cool. We met when we were 39 and on our second date I had to ask the dreaded kid question. Thank god his response was a vehement no. Its crazy to think people dont ask that question right away and have terrible break ups over it. I figured I didnt want to waste a minute with him if he wanted kids!

bionica1 , dusan jovic Report

Love it.

Can't even imagine having children. I'm not built for it.

Great with other people's kids (in short bursts) but ultimately very glad to be able to walk away from that cacophony of neediness.

I sleep as much as I want (as well as game/work/etc) eat whatever I want go where I want (or more importantly don't go where I don't want).

One of the few decisions that made very young (before I was a teenager for sure) that I've not wavered on and has paid off dividends.

VyrPlan , Marivi Pazos Report

I was told at an old job that Id be such a great mom because I was so patient and kind to coworkers, especially the new ones who had A LOT of questions. The difference is I can get away from my coworkers, but kids are a different story! My mom said I would be a fantastic mom IF I wanted to be one, because ultimately, I wouldnt be if my heart wasnt in it. My mom gets it, and I appreciate her so much for it.

Brain_Stew12 , Desola Lanre-Ologun Report

I love children. I love holding them, I love playing with them and I love talking with them. Very neat group of people. Totally recommend them to anyone who thinks having a child is right for them.

What I do not like is being responsible over another human being 24/7. I also don't like the thought of having to leave work to pick up a sick child from school or nursery school. I don't like potty training, I don't want to be unable to travel without a massive amount of planning, I don't want to fight with a 13 year old over... anything really, 13 year olds do not listen to reason. I don't want to get up at 7 AM on a Sunday to take my child to their football training, I don't want to spend all my money on somebody else's damn shoes that they will have grown out of the week after anyways.

Basically, a child is not compatible with the lifestyle I want.

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I never wanted to have children.My relatives and acquaintances would tell me: "When you grow up you will change your mind. Children are a blessing in life," or stuff like that. I always replied that I didn't see myself as a mother. 15 years have gone by and nothing has changed.

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I decided when I was 18 and I agree with it. People will tell me: "Who is going to take care of you when you are old?" followed by this little gem: "You have to start your own family," as if my boyfriend and my dogs don't count.

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Fantastic. I couldnt ask for a better life. I wouldnt trade my current status for the greatest child in the world and I like kids. Me 44 and hubby 38, almost mortgage free. Stress from jobs are there but I feel like its nothing compared to my friends with kids.

commentaror , Brooke Cagle Report

Utterly delightful. We can do what we want, when we want. Zero debt except the mortgage. 10/10 would do again.

Astara104 Report

Almost 40, no kids, never married. I work about 50ish hours a week. Life is good. Money just sits in the bank since I don't have to spend it on children, I have a bunch of free time that I use however I want because I can't ask a significant other how they want to spend time together or have to cater my schedule around sports practice, or academia. I use my vacation days to extend some weekends, travel somewhere nice, stay in a bed and breakfast and enjoy the nightlife the place has to offer.

nocoolname42 , Emil Kalibradov Report

My biggest factors in not wanting kids are SLEEP and SPONTANEITY! When telling my coworker this, shes like its not as hard as youd think it is then, a couple weeks later, she comes in talking about the baby is sick and cant sleep or the baby was up at 6am today (we work nights) and she has to plan [things] way in advance, and she cant handle her car issues because she has no money because of the baby.

Luckily! My sister, my mom, and my close friends who have kids are very honest with me about what their lives are like, and they dont blame me for not wanting kids! The only people who seem to REALLY want my husband and I to start pumping em out are my coworkers, which is extra weird because like they would never even see my hypothetical baby ??

BetEqual2993 , Brooke Cagle Report

45 F, I love it. Also never been married, or never lived with someone (except roommates). I love the freedom to do as I please, spent my money the way I want.

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When people who have children start talking about them, they suddenly look at you and say: And when are you going to have children? And when you answer that you dont want to have children, they tell you that thats selfish, and they ask who will take care of you later. They also say you need to have children to have your own family, or that you say that because you are too young.

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Maybe youre planning a big move just when the local real estate swings from a sellers to a buyers market. Maybe you have a spare bedroom or guest house you never use. Or maybe you have a grand vision for flipping that garage into the coziest Airbnb.

Whatever the case, if youre considering renting out your current home or property you own, youll want to be ready for everything that entails.

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If you do rent out your house, you need to treat it like any other business, Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP and founder of Childfree Wealth said. You need to track income and expenses and pay taxes on the net income.

Check this list of pros and cons to make sure being a landlord is a worthy investment.

Here are a handful of the financial pros of being a landlord.

Renting out your current home or property can provide a steady passive income, especially if the rent you charge your tenants is higher than your monthly mortgage payment. In 2022, the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries Property Index found a 24.1% increase in returns on investment in multifamily apartment properties. An investment like this could help you pay off your home, or leave you with a little left over for improvements on the property over time.

Keep in mind, you will have to pay taxes on that income at the end of the fiscal year.

When you are renting out your property, you will want to work with a CPA or EA to prepare your taxes, Dr. Zigmont said. How you file will change based upon the use of the property and how long you have it rented out.

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Dr. Zigmont said you may also benefit from the appreciation in the price of the property over time. If you hold off on selling your property and maintain it as a rental, your home value may increase year after year, depending on location or improvements made to yours and other homes in the surrounding area.

As the homeowner, your increased equity could mean listing the home for a higher price when its time to sell, having the ability to increase the rent or even taking out a better loan on a new property further down the line. Keep track of your home value with an online estimator or a professional appraiser.

You could also be eligible for certain tax breaks when renting out your home. As a landlord, you can deduct expenses for certain materials or repairs. You can even deduct ordinary and necessary expenses for the management of your property. Talk to your tax professional about the deductions you could be eligible for, and keep a thorough record of these expenses throughout the year.

Despite the positives, there are certainly some drawbacks to renting out your property. Here are some of them.

While you would be making money on the rent, you are still responsible for a number of expenses as a landlord. For example, if a pipe bursts from age and wear, that money wont be coming out of your tenants pocket. Owning your own home on top of renting this property could spread your finances thinner in times of emergencies like these.

There are certain expenses that can pile up before youre even able to put the property up for rent. Dr. Zigmont said your state or town may have requirements that you have to meet before renting out your home. If you are accepting renters with rent assistance, you may also need to have certain inspections done on the property.

You also need to have a plan for how you will handle if the property is not rented (or the renter is not paying) for an extended period of time, Dr. Zigmont said. Having cash on hand to cover low rent months and any expenses is a good idea.

As a property owner, you already know the unexpected can happen. If you wont be physically living on the property, it can make things even more unpredictable.

Being a remote landlord can be a disaster, Dr. Zigmont said. My wife and I tried this, and the result was that the renters (and their dog) destroyed the hardwood floors in the two years it was rented. It cost almost as much to repair as we made in rent.

If youre renting the property out while you live there, like an Airbnb or back house, Dr. Zigmont says you should consider the return on hassle.

Your homeowners association or zoning laws on your property may prohibit rentals. Even if you are allowed to rent it out, you must first check with your HOA to see if there are limits on the number of people you can rent to or the number of days you can rent it out each year. You may also need to update your homeowners insurance to cover rentals. Make sure you check in with these institutions before taking any steps toward renting.

At the end of the day, its important to understand that your property is an investment, which comes with highs and lows. While many people have great success with Airbnb and similar services, Dr. Zigmont said you can always consider other tools to get exposure to real estate investing.

Do not use the justification that the rent covers the mortgage payment, as that does not take into account maintenance and other costs, Dr. Zigmont said.

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Home builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August, as financial advisors say market conditions have forced many of their clients to the sidelines.

Advisors described a market of extremes, with some clients stubbornly refusing to reduce prices on their home, and other clients who have given up on trying to sell or buy at all.

The market is a little weird right now and its just not checked into reality, said Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth in Water Valley, Miss.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell six points in August to 49, marking the first time since May 2020 that the index fell below the key break-even measure of 50, the trade group reported on Monday. The index , which is based on a monthly survey of home builders and measures the pulse of the single-family housing market, stood at 75 a year ago and was at 83 in January.

Builder confidence fell in all regions, led by the West, which declined 11 points to 51. The Northeast dropped nine points to 56, the South dropped seven points to 63, and the Midwest dropped three points to 49.

Tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and persistently elevated construction costs have brought on a housing recession, NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz said in a statement. He added that the volume of single-family starts will post its first decrease since 2011, but there is room for optimism that the demand-side of the market in the coming months will stabilized as signs grow that the rate of inflation is near peaking.

Financial advisors said the declining housing market have forced clients to pause plans to buy or sell their home.

The recent hike in interest rates and the talk of a housing recession has, without a doubt, lessened our clients desires to buy or build a new home, said Bryce Koch of Hiley Hunt Wealth Management in Omaha, Neb. He added that some of his homeowner clients have decided to stay put and invest in their home to make it more enjoyable. This allows our clients to maintain their very affordable mortgage payment, with a rate of 3% or even lower, but still add something new to their house that they may have been longing for."

Mortgage rates, which had begun to decline in 2019, hit new lows in 2020 and 2021 in response to the Covid crisis. By December 2021, the monthly average rate for a 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage was 2.68%, according to Freddie Mac. The rates continued in the 2% to 3% range throughout 2021. But in January, rates edged upward to 3.45%. The average rate reached 5.41% in July, according to Freddie Mac.

David Born of Private Financial Management LLC in the San Francisco Bay Area said higher housing costs not only have forced buyers on the sidelines, but have also affected sellers, who just have not accepted the reality of whats happening in the market, he said. Sellers want the price that they could get in January and the buyers just cant afford it."

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61% of Australian households, according to the RSPCA, have a pet. And there is nothing more stressful for a pet owner than the day it comes to say goodbye to their animal and to have it put down.

Traditionally, this means taking the animal to a vet and having it put to sleep at the vets surgery. This can be distressing for the owner and the animal in question.

As Dr. Audrey Harvey, the Veterinary Director of Rainbow Bridge In Home Pet Euthanasia, says, Most pets hate going to the vets surgery at any time. And that means that end of life services maybe highly stressful for the animal and the owner. But there is another way to go about this.

Announcing Home Pet Euthanasia

Many people are unaware that they dont have to go through the process of taking their animal to a veterinary clinic, instead, they could have their veterinarians come to them.

At Rainbow Bridge, they launched their home pet euthanasia service two years ago and that means that your pet can move on from this life in more familiar circumstances.

You choose the location that your pet will be most comfortable in, you can bring the people that will want to be there for your pet, and the procedure can be carried out at your pace (and your pets pace) in a way that is comforting to all.

Audrey says, Its very important to most pet owners to minimise the distress of their pet as well as that of their family when their pet passes. Our service is passionate about giving your pet a gentle way to pass, surrounded by their family in a place where they feel truly at home.

We cant eliminate, entirely, that this is a set of unpleasant circumstances, but we can minimize the discomfort and distress caused by external factors. My team of Bronwen, Mel, Rachel, Kirsten and myself are all ready to provide your pet with a gentle, kind passage from this life.

Planned End Of Life Care

One thing wed encourage in loving families is to talk about end-of-life care for your pet as a family unit before the end comes. If you can hold a constructive dialog about your pet when they are very old or have been diagnosed as terminally ill, you can start to think about their final experience.

Audrey continues, This vital conversation ensures that you can plan the passing of the beloved animal and ensure that you are providing a gentle experience for them and for the people that they leave behind. Mourning a pet as the Animal Health Foundation says is as stressful as losing a relative.

And many people simply dont know that home euthanasia is a possibility, in fact, Rainbow Bridge has helped pets pass in a variety of locations where they would be most comfortable. This includes on the couch in a living room, by a warm, cosy fireplace and in places near the home like a beach or by a dam.

This also provides a safe space for mourning together as a family after the pet passes, and this can help provide emotional support to vulnerable individuals.

Service Constraints

It is worth noting that not every veterinary clinic provides this service, however, because of restraints on human resources. This is why Rainbow Bridge has developed this as a unique service offering because while you may not have any choice about losing a pet, the way that they go matters.

Dr Audrey has completed further training through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy.

She says that the greatest gift of love that we can give to our pets is not to allow them to suffer. Their final days should not be the worst of days.

Home euthanasia is becoming an increasingly popular choice to celebrate a pets life and to allow those left behind to better manager their pain.

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