About Peaceful Transitions

Our Heart & Purpose

Peaceful Transitions was born from the belief that death deserves the same intention and reverence as any other part of life.

We guide families through their pet’s final journey with holistic care that honors the bond, soothes the spirit, and transforms heartbreak into something sacred.

We’re pleased to introduce our team members to you below.

Dr. Lynda Loudon has devoted more than twenty four years to supporting pets and their families through one of life’s most sacred transitions. As an integrative emergency veterinarian and experienced end of life care practitioner, she brings medical integrity, calm presence, and heartfelt compassion into every home she enters.

Her path to this work began shortly after graduating from veterinary school, when a friend asked her to perform a home euthanasia for their beloved Wheaten Terrier. The dog had become fearful and reactive in clinical settings, and the family wanted his final moments to feel safe. In the quiet of his own home, free from restraint or fear, he passed gently in the arms of those who loved him. No muzzle. No struggle. No trauma. Just peace.

That experience changed everything.

Dr. Loudon witnessed firsthand the profound difference that environment, presence, and intention can make at the end of life. From that moment on, she understood both the power of in home euthanasia and the responsibility to offer it with reverence and care. Since then, she has dedicated her career to providing gentle, fear free goodbyes across Long Island, supporting one pet and one family at a time.

What truly sets Dr. Loudon apart is her ability to connect with animals in a deeply attuned and intuitive way. Through gentle animal communication and subtle energy awareness, she helps guide pets through their transition with comfort and clarity. This quiet presence allows her to hold space that honors not only the physical body, but the emotional and spiritual bond shared between pets and the people who love them.

Dr. Loudon’s mission is to make home euthanasia the standard of care for pets at the end of life, ensuring every goodbye is approached with dignity, peace, and profound respect.

Education & Training

Known for his gentle spirit and unwavering kindness, Dr. Greg has a gift for helping people feel immediately at ease. Whether guiding a pet guardian through a difficult decision or kneeling on the floor beside a beloved companion in their final moments, his calm demeanor and intuitive warmth create a space of trust and comfort. He is beloved not only by his patients—but by their families, too.

His commitment to compassionate care extends to every detail. When a guardian once shared that their dog adored pizza, Dr. Greg stopped on the way to their home to pick up a slice—ensuring that their companion’s last memory was one of joy. These are the quiet, powerful gestures that define his work and the heart behind it.

A certified Fear Free practitioner, Dr. Greg is deeply attuned to the stress and sensitivity animals often feel at the end of life. He is devoted to honoring their emotional wellbeing as much as their physical comfort, bringing intention and respect to each step of the euthanasia process.

Joining Peaceful Transitions has allowed Dr. Greg to align his values with his practice. He considers it a profound privilege to walk alongside families during this sacred chapter, helping to ensure every pet receives a passing that is gentle, dignified, and surrounded by love.

Education & Training

Dr. Isla Fishburn brings a unique dimension to Peaceful Transitions as a grief tender, shamanic practitioner, and ceremonial space holder.

With a background in conservation biology and years of guiding people through soul-level connections with animals, Isla offers compassionate, sacred support for guardians facing the loss of a beloved companion.

Her work, which she calls Transition Tendering, blends spiritual wisdom, ceremony, and intuitive connection to help people honour their pet’s journey, tend to their own grief, and find meaning in the process of goodbye.

Whether holding remote sessions or leading ceremonies, Isla’s presence offers gentleness, depth, and a profound sense of care during life’s most tender moments.

Isla has completed a number of courses including: Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller, Shamanic Practitioner with Northern Drum and Zoopharmacognosy practitioner with Caroline Ingraham.

She is a SOMA breath student, Reiki Practitioner, Ceremonial Leader and Channeller of Animal and Spirit Consciousness.

Education & Training

She has worked alongside Dr. Lynda Loudon for over 10 years, first as a receptionist in a busy emergency veterinary hospital, then as the Chief Operating Officer of Dr. Loudon’s nonprofit, Healing Haven Animal Foundation, where she continues to help animals in need and guide guardians through times of uncertainty. Today, Nel brings that same empathy and leadership to her role at Peaceful Transitions, serving families with tenderness and presence during end-of-life care.

Nel shares her home with her fiancé, their two young children, and three beloved cats. Having experienced the heartbreak of pet loss herself, she understands the depth of the human-animal bond — and feels honored to walk alongside others through the goodbye process with grace and care.

At Peaceful Transitions, Lory brings empathy, patience, and a calming presence to every family she supports – helping them navigate difficult decisions with gentleness, understanding, and grace. She shows up with an open heart and a steady hand, offering comfort and clarity when families need it most.

Outside of her work with animals, Lory is a proud single mother of two adult children who have also dedicated their lives to helping others. Her background in family law and real estate has allowed her to guide families through some of life’s most emotional and meaningful milestones. That same nurturing spirit, both as a mother and lifelong advocate for people and pets, shines through in every conversation she has with those seeking peace, clarity, and comfort.

Natalie shows up with genuine compassion and deep listening, creating a safe space for guardians to ask questions, express emotions, and find peace in their decisions.

A lifelong animal advocate, Natalie is deeply involved in rescue and fostering. She shares her life with her partner, Justin, his son, and their blended family of rescues: a German Shepherd, three Border Collie mixes, and two cats who inspire her every day to help animals heal naturally and live in comfort and peace. She shows up with presence and patience, helping families feel supported, understood, and never alone during one of life’s most sacred transitions.