Consulting Services

Bridging Social Work, Animal Welfare & Community Care

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that people’s wellbeing is deeply connected to their relationships, their environment, and often, their animals. Yet many systems are not designed with this reality in mind.

I support organizations in building trauma-informed, culturally safe, pet-inclusive approaches that strengthen care for both people and their companion animals. My work sits at the intersection of social work, animal welfare, harm reduction, housing, and community health.

Ideal for:
Non-profits • Animal shelters • Housing providers • Harm reduction teams • Outreach programs • Social service agencies • Community health organizations

My ConsultingServices

  • For many people, pets are family, emotional support, and a reason to keep going. Services that overlook animals can unintentionally create barriers to care.

    Consulting topics may include:

    • Pet-inclusive shelter and housing practices

    • Reducing service barriers for people with animals

    • Trauma-informed engagement with clients experiencing homelessness or crisis who have pets

    • Understanding the human–animal bond in social work and community practice

    • Ethical considerations when animals are part of a client’s life

  • I work collaboratively with organizations to design or strengthen programs so they are:

    • Trauma-informed and culturally safe

    • Inclusive of clients who have animals

    • Grounded in social work ethics and harm reduction principles

    • Responsive to community needs and service gaps

    • Realistic and sustainable for frontline teams

    This may include program design, policy review, protocol development, or strategic planning support.

  • Frontline workers are often the first to respond in crisis situations where animals are present. These moments can be chaotic, emotional, and high-risk for both people and pets.

    I provide training and consultation to help teams:

    • Safely secure and support animals during medical or overdose emergencies

    • Reduce distress and prevent harm to animals in crisis environments

    • Recognize signs of stress, fear, or substance exposure in animals

    • Develop practical, trauma-informed response protocols

    • Balance client dignity, safety, and animal welfare

  • Custom workshops and training sessions designed around your team’s realities and challenges.

    Training topics may include:

    • Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in animal-facing or crisis work

    • Supporting staff who navigate emotionally complex human–animal situations

    • Ethics, boundaries, and dual-care considerations (supporting both people and animals)

    • Building trust with clients who are hesitant to engage with services

    • Culturally responsive and anti-oppressive practice

    Trainings are practical, reflective, and grounded in real-world scenarios.

Why This Work Matters

When services fail to consider animals, people may delay care, avoid services, or face impossible choices between their safety and their companion.

Pet-inclusive, trauma-informed systems help:

  • Reduce barriers to support

  • Strengthen engagement and trust

  • Improve safety outcomes

  • Recognize the human–animal bond as part of holistic wellbeing

My role is to help organizations close this gap in a way that is ethical, compassionate, and operationally realistic.

Choose the right plan for you

One-Time Support

Best for organizations who want targeted support on a specific need, training, or situation. Options include workshops, policy/protocol review, or focused consultation.

Ongoing Partnership

Designed for teams who want consistent, embedded support over time. Includes training series, program development, capacity building, and consultation as new challenges arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Consulting, training, and program support for organizations working with people whose lives are connected to animals. This includes staff training, policy/protocol development, program design, and case consultation for complex human–animal situations.

  • Send a message with a quick overview of your organization, your role, and what you’re trying to solve. We’ll book a free consultation to clarify goals, timelines, and the kind of support that would be most useful.

  • This work is built at the intersection of social work, animal welfare, harm reduction, housing, and community health. The focus is practical and trauma-informed, designed for real frontline conditions, not ideal scenarios.

  • Use the contact form on this page or email directly to book a free consultation. If you’re reaching out on behalf of a team, include a few preferred meeting times.

  • Pricing depends on the scope, format, and timeline (one-time workshop, training series, program development, or ongoing partnership). After a short consult, you’ll receive a clear recommendation and a simple quote.

  • Collaborative, direct, and grounded in your team’s reality. You can expect clear next steps, practical tools your staff can use immediately, and support that balances ethics, care, and operational constraints.

Let’s Work Together

If your organization is working with people whose lives are intertwined with animals, I’d love to collaborate.

Reach out to schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs and explore how we can build more inclusive, compassionate systems of care.

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