Dr. Jeff Berkshire is a Vancouver Veterinarian who specializes in end-of-life care for pets. He speaks with Global News Morning about what to expect in the last days of your pet’s life and how to help your pet pass peacefully.

CBC Radio (Audio / Video)

Dr Jeff was live on CBC radio yesterday: On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko – Nov. 18, 2024: Veterinarian focuses on end-of-life care for pets

Modern Cat Magazine

Dr. Berkshire, founder of Lifting Stars Veterinary Homecare, was featured in Modern Cat Magazine’s article titled, “A Kinder Goodbye: The Rise of At-Home Euthanizations” (Spring Issue, 2021).

Modern Dog Magazine

Dr. Berkshire, founder of Lifting Stars Veterinary Homecare, was featured in Modern Dog Magazine’s article titled, ” Final Moments, Spent at Home” (Spring Issue, 2020).

The Vancouver Sun

The Vancouver Sun featured Dr. Jeff Berkshire in an article titled, “Pet therapy: Euthanasia and palliative care at home in growing demand.” This article explores why a growing number of pet owners are looking to say goodbye to their pets at home (February 2018).

Simon Fraser University

Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Berkshire shared perspectives on end-of-life care and humane euthanasia of pets during a conference called “The End of Life: Dying, Suicide, Death” at Simon Fraser University’s Vancouver campus on November 3, 2016. He was also a participant in a “praxis panel” that included Jewish Rabbi Laura Kaplan, Buddhist nun Venerable Yin Kit and counsellor Hilda Fernandez.  Listen to the direct audio from Dr. Berkshire’s presentation.

Blog: “Girl Who Would Be King”

Debbie King, a popular Vancouver-based blogger from “Girl Who Would Be King,” powerfully recounts her final days with her dog Jia Jia and her personal experience with Dr. Jeff Berkshire (May 2020).