Meet The Staff

Peaceful Partings is owned by Missy Jenkins, CVT

Missy Jenkins RVT is a native of Atlanta who moved to Colorado Springs in 2004. She fell in love with Colorado’s love for animals and all the wonderful Nature that this state has to offer. She has worked as a technician since 1996 in day practice and emergency room settings.

She first started a blood bank for dogs and cats, meeting the many needs of pets for 12 years. She transitioned into a home setting for end-of-life care after losing a pet in her home and realizing how calm and peaceful the transition process could be by having her dog in his surroundings.

This led to Missy purchasing Peaceful Partings in June of 2009. Her mission with Peaceful Partings is to provide comfort and peace to each pet and their families during their end of life. She has helped over 7000 families with their pet’s passing since 2009.

Peaceful Partings has remained locally owned by Missy and she handles almost all of the day to day phone calls, in home appointments and returns of loved ones. Missy enjoys spending time in Nature with her dogs, CrossFit, skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking. Her dogs are her comfort and she understands the importance every pet has in their families’ lives.

Experienced in Animal Care and Euthanasia Services

Missy gained valuable experience in pet euthanasia as a technician to Dr. Jodi Freifeld, who started Peaceful Partings in 2007. Dr. Freifeld relocated to Kansas in June 2009. At that time, Missy purchased the business, after seeing how many families they had been able to help. Peaceful Partings allowed families to be in their own home when their pet was ready to cross the rainbow bridge.

Helping you through a Very difficult Process

Throughout her career, Missy has helped many pet owners, like you, through their difficult loss. She and all of her staff understand the benefits of helping people & pets in their own homes.

Caring Members of Our Staff

Helping you through a Very difficult Process

Has worked with Peaceful Partings since 2010 and in her spare time also helps out as a relief doctor in local veterinary clinics.

The proud owner of Pikes Peak Weimaraners, Dr. Novosad travels to dog shows throughout the country, and has developed a handy first aid kit that she sells nationally. The kits are designed to help pet owners with minor emergencies.

Dr. Jan Curtis

Dr. Jan Curtis moved to Colorado almost 30 years ago and fell in love with all the state has to offer. She is an avid cross country skier. She raises, shows and competes with her prize Newfies. Throughout her career she has helped many families with their pets’ transitioning over the Rainbow Bridge. She understands the importance of comfort and care and strives to bring peace to every pet she helps. She has worked in several day practices along the Front Range and has been with Peaceful Partings since 2014.

Dr. Deb Germeroth

Dr. Germeroth is a graduate of UCDavis and has followed many paths in her veterinary career. She has worked with the dogs on the Iditarod, injured animals in Wild Alaska, and a multi facet of animals in her own practice over 25 years. She is the doctor in charge at the Pueblo Raptor Center and volunteer at the Fountain and Bear Creek nature centers. She has retired from her practice but still works part time helping clients with their pet’s passing in the comfort of their home. She understands that these last moments should not be stressful for the pet and their owner and knows how important their bond is during this time.
In her spare time, Dr. G is an avid hiker and loves to travel the world. She is a foodie and looks to always support local restaurants in the area.