What We Do
Lifelong Care for Beloved Companion Animals in KC.
AJ started Familiar Pet Care to ensure pets and their owners can say peaceful goodbyes and have meaningful memorials.
AJ has over 20 years of experience caring for animal companions. While they grew up with dogs and cats, AJ has worked as a vet assistant and kennel technician at Kansas City area shelters.
AJ also became a certified death doula through CareDoula School of Accompanying the Dying in 2018. They have supported many foster and hospice pets and stray and owned animal companions as they pass on. In addition, AJ is currently enrolled in an animal chaplaincy program and is set to finish in June 2025.
Abigail Stutzer, sole proprietor, is insured through Pet Sitters Associates for pet sitting, dog walking, and other pet care needs. As a note for clients, I prefer to be called AJ and use they/them pronouns.
Familiar supports pet caregivers so they can be fully present during their companion’s life.
In Life
All animal caregivers can use a little assistance from time to time. Familiar provides practical and emotional support during your animal companion’s life.
In Death
Death is part of all animal companions’ stories. Familiar is here to help you prepare for the inevitable, so when the time comes, you’re prepared.