Sara Hopkins is the founder of Compassion 4 Paws, an in-home end-of-life care for pets service in the Pacific Northwest.  She is a renowned veterinary professional with over two decades of experience in the field. In 2020, she was honored to join the IAAHPC Board of Directors and became President of the nonprofit in 2023. With a passion for working with animals, Sara completed her veterinary education at Washington State University and went on to obtain her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2013. In 2013, she started Compassion 4 Paws to help pets and their parents through the end-of-life journey.  In 2017, Sara became one of the first veterinarians in the world to achieve certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care through the IAAHPC, furthering her knowledge and ability to support pets and their families. Sara lives in Edmonds, Washington with her husband Dennis, their son, and their furry friends, including dogs George and Roy, and cats Sushi and Freddie Purr-cury. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, camping, reading, crafting, and spending time with friends. With her passion and commitment to providing compassionate care to pets, Sara Hopkins is a true advocate for the human-animal bond.