Podcasts about animal hospice

Chelsea McGivney, DVM earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University.Her diverse veterinary career includes completing a small animal internship, working as an emergency and general practitioner, serving as an in-home end-of-life care veterinarian, and working in the pet food industry as a veterinary consultant for a leading company. This unique blend of experiences prepared McGivney for her role as General Manager at Caring Pathways, where she leads a dedicated team of at-home, end-of-life specialists. Her deep passion for the human-animal bond allows her to combine her professional expertise with her love of veterinary care to support families during some of life's most tender moments. Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, CTPEP,  is the Director of Hospice and Palliative Care for Caring Pathways. She founded Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice, an AAHA Accredited End of Life practice, and has practiced exclusively hospice and palliative care since 2011. She has served on the Board of Directors of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) since 2016 in various roles, including President in 2020 and 2025. Carmack holds certifications in animal hospice and palliative care, veterinary pain management, peaceful euthanasia, veterinary acupuncture, TCVM food therapy, and TCVM End-of-Life care.

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care VeterinarianDr. Lianna is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. She is past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the international director of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). A large focus of Lianna's career has been the care of all the people involved in the end-of-life stage for companion animals. Dr. Lianna directed the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa for over 20 years and, as a certified yoga instructor and compassion fatigue professional, is now offering grief retreats to people living with loss. She has studied pet loss and bereavement throughout her veterinary career and is honoured to be joining the Help Texts team as an expert contributor to support those coping with the death of a beloved pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care VeterinarianDr. Lianna is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. She is past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the international director of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). A large focus of Lianna's career has been the care of all the people involved in the end-of-life stage for companion animals. Dr. Lianna directed the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa for over 20 years and, as a certified yoga instructor and compassion fatigue professional, is now offering grief retreats to people living with loss. She has studied pet loss and bereavement throughout her veterinary career and is honoured to be joining the Help Texts team as an expert contributor to support those coping with the death of a beloved pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care VeterinarianDr. Lianna is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. She is past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the international director of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). A large focus of Lianna's career has been the care of all the people involved in the end-of-life stage for companion animals. Dr. Lianna directed the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa for over 20 years and, as a certified yoga instructor and compassion fatigue professional, is now offering grief retreats to people living with loss. She has studied pet loss and bereavement throughout her veterinary career and is honoured to be joining the Help Texts team as an expert contributor to support those coping with the death of a beloved pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we explore the journey of Jennifer Brown, a credentialed veterinary technician who found her niche in providing in-home hospice care for pets. Despite trying various roles within veterinary medicine, Jennifer had yet to discover her home in vet med. Influenced by personal experiences and vet med podcasts, she identified a gap in supporting pets and their parents during end-of-life stages. We discuss her career shifts, the importance of building strong relationships with clients, and the critical need for compassionate hospice services post-pandemic. The episode also delves into overcoming challenges in social media, branding, and finances, and emphasizes using personal stories to foster trust and deepen connections. Key takeaways include the significance of emotional support for grieving families, leveraging veterinary skills in diverse career paths, and the role of social media in raising awareness about pet loss.Resources:

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Rewiring Health, we explore the complex journey of grief and how to navigate it while continuing to live and love fully. Grief touches us all in different ways, and understanding its impact can be the first step towards healing. Join us as we delve into: Personal Stories: Hear touching anecdotes from those who have faced profound loss and found ways to embrace life again. Expert Insights: Gain valuable perspectives on the stages of grief. Practical Strategies: Discover actionable tips for managing grief, nurturing self-love, and maintaining meaningful relationships during difficult times. Whether you're experiencing grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassion, wisdom, and hope. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages you to live and love, even in the face of loss. Hana Mäkinen is a Professional Animal Communicator, End-of-life, After-life, and Grief Specialist. She helps pet parents navigate their pets' illnesses, diagnoses, senior years, and end-of-life and afterlife journeys. By sharing their pets' messages and perspectives and supporting them in their grief, she guides them through their pain, fears, and worries and helps them discover a place of peace and acceptance amid their pain. Hana's personal losses of family members, friends and animals, the hundreds of clients with whom she has shared their most vulnerable moments with their animals, and her professional training—all lend to her understanding and knowledge of death, dying, trauma and grief. Through my work in animal communication and understanding of grief, I listen and share insight from your animal and offer guidance for you in your animal's end-of-life journey and death and dying with your pet. She was drawn to this work through my journey of traumatic pet deaths growing up and a decade-long journey of living the daily loss of both my parents to their Alzheimer's and dementia journeys. Her training is life, coupled with training through the Gurney Institute of Animal Communication, David Kessler's Grief Educator Program, Master Herbalist training, a degree in Psychology, Biology of Trauma with Dr Aimie Apigian, certificates in Grief and Heart Shock, Attachment & Neurodevelopment, and Healing and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed, all come together and combine with 30 years of experience in natural health and healing to support pet parents and their pets in their challenging times. Her webinar on Inviting a Deeper Human and Animal Bond at the End of Life was presented in Jan 2022 for the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and is RACE-approved. (Accredited by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards) 02:30 Personal journey with grief 09:00 Grief in the first year 10:50 Grief bursts 19:10 Functioning with grief 23:30 Gifts in grief 40:02 Cherishing the present moment 45:02 Keeping stories alive 52:20 Delayed grief 57:20 How to support others in grief 60:10 How to be authentic in grief Connect with Hana: https://www.endandafter.com https://www.instagram.com/endandaftermedium/ https://www.youtube.com/endandaftermedium Connect with Kelly 1) Grab my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Guide Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://drkellykessler.myflodesk.com/reclaimpeace Reclaim Your Inner Peace: Top Tools for Self-Loyalty and Nervous System Harmony 2) Listen to Rewiring Health Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3rM1DKsaBqjVULP7USFZ9n?si=53ce05f138d54f9f https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-health/id1627787362 3) Schedule Your Free Discovery Call This is a free call designed to help you overcome your struggles with self-abandonment and unrelenting stress. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/drkellykessler/discovery Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rewiringhealth/support

Angela is an end-of-life doula, companion animal doula and Pet Loss Grief Specialist (through the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement). She is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Advocate through the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She is the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program, UVM Companion Animal Certificate Program and is now an instructor for both courses. She is employed as a veterinary doula with Pet Well Mobile Vet where she assists with euthanasia and the end-of-life care and support of companion animals. The owner of Dragonfly End of Life Services, LLC, her offerings include advance care planning, customized vigils and rituals, and legacy projects. She is the co-author of "The Doula Tool Kit" which contains a chapter of introduction on the role of a Companion Animal Doula.www.angelashook.comhttps://angelashook.com/www.wolfieswish.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Shawn Wilkie speak with Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center. Coleen discusses her journey and passion for providing meaningful end-of-life care for pets. She highlights the importance of educating professionals and pet owners on end-of-life care.   Learn more about The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care at iaahpc.org. Coleen recommends From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks.

Our pet's are living longer, surviving illnesses and traumas that were unthinkable in the past. Couple this with our ever-growing attitudes that pets are full-fledged members of our families, then the fields of palliative care and pet hospice become vital. Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP, deftly explains the integral role that physical rehabilitation plays to 1) alleviate symptoms and stress from medical conditions (palliative care) and 2) compassionately support owners and their pets, physically and emotionally, during their end-of-life journey, while preparing pet parents to let go of their loved one with dignity and grace when the time comes (hospice). For more information, please click on the following links: International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative CareLap of Love: Veterinary Hospice & In-home Euthanasia Pet Loss Support Hotline and other resourcesOther related PetAbility Podcast episodes include:Pets Are Family - an Impactful Approach to Pet Loss with Erika Sinner, Dog Mom, Author, & CEOPet Hospice with Dr. Becky SchoenbergBelieving in Grieving with Laurie Levine, LMHCEnd-of-life Pet Photography I The Tilly Project with Lauren KennedySupport the showDisclaimerFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.MedcoVet (show sponsor) - the next generation in laser therapy by putting healing in the hands of the pet owner! By using the Promo Code PETPOD22, when placing your first order with any of our affiliate partners, you will receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% . Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips – dog nail grips to keep your dog from slipping! Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show! HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning with this unique lightweight collar when around any body of water!Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order....

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Amy and Dr. Nicole from Lap of Love, as they share their career journey and passion for veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. Delving into topics such as effective communication, collaboration with veterinary professionals, challenges faced, and staying updated on advancements, they offer invaluable insights into providing comprehensive end-of-life care for pets. Learn about the role of pain management, tailoring approaches to individual pets' needs, ensuring a peaceful euthanasia process, and supporting pet owners through the grieving process. Discover the rewarding aspects of their work and the joy it brings amidst the emotional challenges.Dr. Amy Adoryan grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and although I am a city girl, I loved growing up near a Great Lake and enjoy driving out to the country to experience nature and the outdoors. Fortunately, Ohio offers both! I was always in tune with my childhood pets and was the first to notice if they needed medical attention. However, I did not decide to become a veterinarian until I attended college at Cleveland State University. After obtaining my veterinary degree from Ohio State University, I joined a small animal general medicine practice in Cleveland. I am passionate about wellness and preventive care, and high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter (HQHVSN) services. I have realized, however, that one of my favorite parts of veterinary medicine is the ability to give pets a peaceful passing. This is the aspect clients most appreciate, and I find most rewarding. Dr. Nicole Santabarbara received her veterinary degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She started her career in general practice but soon found her calling in veterinary hospice and end-of-life care. She was the first veterinarian to establish the Cleveland market for Lap of Love and has been passionately providing these services to her community for the last 3 years. She is currently working towards the Veterinary Hospice and Euthanasia Practitioner certification through Lap of Love and the Peaceful Euthanasia Certification through CAETA (Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy). She finds great fulfillment in helping pets stay comfortable in the last stage of life, as well as helping families give their fur babies the peaceful send-off they deserve.`` When she isn't working, she enjoys biking in the Metroparks with her boyfriend, trying new restaurants, and snuggling with her dog, Reggie, and cat, Olive. Resources: Lap of Love https://lapoflove.com International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care iaahpc.org/Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy https://caetainternational.comBe sure to check out Tabitha's most recent Fear Free and Behavior is Medicine highlights and more on her social media channels! TikTok: @behaviorvettech Facebook & Instagram: Facebook and Instagram Support the podcast via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kathleen Cooney, a veterinarian who specializes in euthanasia and end-of-life care of our beloved pets. As a clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Cooney is passionate about “all things old and grey”. She has focused her career on determining how veterinary professionals can best honour the human-animal bond when their patients have reached the end of their journey and are ready to cross the rainbow bridge. We learn about what euthanasia means and hear about why it's important, as pet parents, to think about end-of-life with our animal soulmates before we're faced with it. Links: Content warning: this episode deals with pet loss and euthanasia, which may be difficult for some listeners. ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline (24 hour support): 1-877-474-3310 Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA)Website: https://caetainternational.com/ Instagram: @caetainternational Dr. Cooney's recommended resourcesFor pet parents: Lap of LoveFor veterinary professionalsInternational Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)Certified Compassion Fatigue ProfessionalUniversity of Tennessee's Veterinary Social Work ProgramContact usPodcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod Podcast email: animalsoulmatespod@outlook.com CreditsHost & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie ViscardiProduction Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/ 

This is probably not a veterinary career path you might think of in vet school, but it just may fit your work and life values. About the guest:Leanne Mathew graduated from vet school at the University of Missouri and went straight into veterinary emergency medicine. After two years, she noticed that she was not able to be the person she wanted to be and found a work home with Lap of Love Hospice care for pets. Leanne drives the Lap of Love veterinarian recruiting and training and serves as a vet mentor. Even if this isn't the vet career path for you, it's important to know that this is an option for pet owners. Resources:Lap of LoveInternational Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)VMX veterinary conferenceSupport the showMore Vet Life Reimagined?

Welcome to One Last Network and the Art of Being Kind to Your Vet. Dr. Lianna Titcombe is the founder and owner of Claire Place Veterinary Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario, one of the first practices in Canada devoted to end-of-life care for companion animals. You may remember her from The Art of Checking Your Phone. Lianna is one of the veterinarians who have contributed to the pet loss grief content in Help Texts, an SMS-based service to help people cope through loss and grief. On the subject of animal hospice and palliative care, she is an author, speaker, educator and mentor. She is the past president of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and is still active with their international committee. She participates in volunteer missions to provide veterinary care to underserviced communities both locally and in developing countries. And she has been the director of the Pet Loss Support Group of Ottawa for over 20 years. In getting to know each other, Lianna and I learned we were both in the 2022 cohort for David Kessler's grief educator program. Her true passion is the art of gentle euthanasia and in 2021, became the international director and instructor for Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. After 20 years in veterinary medicine, she has retired from clinical practice to focus on education. She's also a certified yoga instructor and compassion fatigue professional, who is offering grief retreats to people living with loss. Today, we have an in-depth conversation about the veterinary field, euthanasia and the vet-pet guardian relationship. What to listen for 3:29 How Lianna's mom and dog George drive her to improve the death experience 7:12 Why planning the end can make it more peaceful 17:47 Veterinary burnout versus client expectations 26:44 The financial challenges of pet health care 38:04 The emotional impact of euthanizing pets as a veterinarian Where to find Dr. Lianna Titcombe Claire Place Veterinary Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario Instagram Facebook Grief Retreats Resources mentioned Not One More Vet tips for pet guardians Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy Your discount codes Dr. Buzby's Tip-to-Tail Health Scan: Use code ONELAST Get $10 off your first 12 months of Help Texts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/support

Are you embracing technology or are you frustrated by the rapid changes in the industry and pet care? Whether we like it or not, more and more clients are brining high tech devices into their homes to care for their pets. From smart feeders, to more advanced litter robots, our roll as pet care providers is becoming a lot of tech support. Beth Pasek, owner of Finicky Cat Sitting and Behavior, joins the show to share how to make technology part of your business, and how we still provide immense value to clients, regardless of the devices they bring in. She shares how to use technology to deepen the relationships we have with our clients and to provide even higher quality care to their pets. Main topics Rapid changes Embracing technology Deepening relationships Fear Free visits and technology Main takeaway: Use technology as a tool to deepen your personal relationships with your clients. About our guest: Beth Pasek is the owner of Finicky Cat Sitting and Behavior, LLC in Ohio, USA. In 2020, the organization celebrated 10 years in the pet care industry as a multiyear award-winning pet sitting and animal behavior company for both cats and dogs. She has worked with several rescues as a volunteer cat behavior consultant for special needs diabetic cats in transition and provided a foster home for kittens and critical care cats. She is a supporting member of both the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants-Cat Division and the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Her ongoing course work includes certification through Karen Pryor's Train Your Cat and she is author of "Understanding Cat Behavior, A Comprehensive Guide to Compassionate Training and Communication" published by Rockbridge Press. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books A Million. Links: Previously on: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/132 beth@finicky.us https://amzn.to/46mxOgv https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrb1J129zUXnioxAOKDEPkA https://finicky.us/blog/f/is-artificial-intelligenceai-right-for-my-cat https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095633257186 https://finicky.us Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters   Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months   Peaceful Pet Music - Calm Music for Pets

About the Episode: In this enlightening episode of Real Talk Unleashed, we are privileged to engage in a deeply insightful conversation with Trish Haak, a licensed clinical veterinary social worker. Join us as we delve into the heart of veterinary social work and its transformative impact on both veterinary professionals and pet owners. As advocates for increased awareness of what the veterinary community is experiencing, we explore with Trish the importance of shedding light on the realities of veterinary medicine. To empower our listeners, Trish offers a wealth of resources for suicide awareness training, and guidance on finding veterinary social workers who can provide support. She shares her own journey to becoming a veterinary social worker, fueled by her own experiences and her passion for nurturing the well-being of both animals and their caregivers. Join us in this incredibly impactful episode as we uncover the profound world of veterinary social work with Trish Haak, and discover the transformative impact it has on veterinary professionals, pets, and pet owners. About Our Guest: Trish Haak is a veterinary clinical social worker located in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the VM-CVM to provide support, crisis intervention, grief education, and referrals and resources to animal owners.  She works as a member of the veterinary health care team to support difficult decision-making, end-of-life care, and the grieving process.  She provides workshops and rounds on wellbeing, effective client support and communication with veterinary students, staff, interns, residents, clinicians, and faculty.  She received her Master's of Social Work in Clinical Practice at the University of Washington-Seattle and Veterinary Social Work Certification at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  She is also a Certified Social Worker in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional.  She has provided mental health services within hospital, university, school, and research settings to a wide range of ages.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, dogs, and chickens, or teaching yoga, running, swimming, and gardening. Resources: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/https://hsq.dukehealth.org/tools/ https://jedfoundation.org/resource/signs-your-friend-might-be-struggling-emotionally/https://veterinarysocialwork.org/https://qprinstitute.com/https://www.livingworks.net/asisthttps://axon.avma.org/page/wellbeing-courseshttps://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/crm

We don't want to think about the last day we have with our best fur friend, but as we've heard a couple of times from Coleen Ellis in The Art of Making Memories and The Art of Loving a Soul Dog (or Heart Dog), planning can help take some of the stress and pain away from the end. Today, Darlene Woodward of Pant the Town Photography in Massachusetts takes the mic to chat with her friend, Dr. Jennifer Cushing of Beloved Pet Home Euthanasia and Hospice in Reading, Massachusetts. Jennifer helped Darlene say goodbye last summer to her precious Kota, a Siberian husky full of spunk and sass. The planning and in-home euthanasia gave Darlene the perfect way to lift Kota up to the next realm … gently and peacefully with her eyes on the backyard where she spent so many years chasing squirrels. What to Listen For 4:13 Jennifer finds joy in the work she does 7:44 The difference between euthanasia at home and at the clinic 12:41 How this moment can be a celebration of life 19:29 The quality of life consultation 27:06 Why we can't wait until it's too late Where to Find Jennifer Beloved Pet Home Euthanasia and HospiceFacebook   Where to Find In-Home Euthanasia Near You International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/support

As this episode is released, we're heading into the winter holidays – a time, as all veterinary professionals know, often brings more than its share of sadness as well as joy.   Lynn Hendrix, DVM, CHPV, joins us this week (along with a very tiny, very sassy kitten called Pluto) to talk about something almost all vet teams do, and how she's helping to teach many of us to see it – and do it – differently. Dr. Hendrix is a certified hospice and palliative veterinarian, new book author, former IAAHPC board member and co-author of the first IAAHPC guidelines, founder/owner of Beloved Pet Mobile Vet, VIN consultant, and founder of the Veterinarian Palliative Medicine group on Facebook. Through her years shepherding families through loss, she's learned more than a few lessons about, as she calls it, bridging the gaps – between life and death, between what people say and how we can help them, and between bad news and goodbye.   **Since we recorded, Dr. Hendrix's book, Animal Hospice and Palliative Care for the House Call Veterinarian, has been published and is out in the world! You can buy it here!   Learn more about the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).  Find all of AAHA's most up-to-date Guidelines, including resources for your clients and team, at aaha.org/guidelines.  Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube.   Got something to say? We're always up for constructive comments and conversation. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC with generous support from CareCredit. This information is shared solely for your convenience. You are urged to consult with your individual advisors with respect to any information presented. Synchrony and its affiliates, including CareCredit, (collectively, “Synchrony”) makes no representations or warranties regarding this content and accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. All statements and opinions are the sole opinions of the speaker.

I mean that seriously. The heart that Kathy has for end of life care is absolutely amazing and without her the end of life of my little buddy would have been so much harder. Kathy truly is a shinning lite in such a dark time for us all. I can't wait for you to hear her story. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring Pathways, Inc. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and assisted in the development of AAHA's End-of-Life Accreditation Program. Well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia, she has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, SVME, and many more. Dr. Cooney is also currently working towards board certification in animal welfare, expected by 2023, and is Affiliate Faculty at CSU where she teaches end-of-life topics and welfare.

How do you host a pet loss memorial service? Living in a ‘death avoidance' society, many are uncomfortable with the idea of facing death and the passing of a pet. As pet sitters, we can position ourselves as leaders in the community of hurting people who have lost their pets. We can create safe spaces for them to grieve and find others to support them in their mourning work. Coleen Ellis, founder of the Two Hearts Pet Loss Center, joins the show to share what it takes to put on an effective pet loss memorial service. She gives details on elements you can include, and ones to avoid. Main topics What should we call it? Why are they needed? Typical structure Growing the community Things to avoid Main takeaway: Hosting a pet loss memorial events helps people in your community understand that the grief we have is the price we have for love, and that there is support for them. About our guest: For Coleen, her foray into helping grieving pet lovers started in 1998 with a chance encounter with a pet parent facing the death of her beloved pet. It was the beginning of a vision of how to best meet the needs of pet parents in their desire to mourn, memorialize and pay tribute to their beloved pets when they die. In 2004, the experience of the death of Mico guided her in starting the nation's first stand-alone pet funeral home. Soon, publications such as Kates-Boylston's Pet Loss Insider deemed her the “most well known pet funeral director” and a true “pet loss pioneer.” Two Hearts Pet Loss Center was founded in 2009 to guide people who wished to do the same in providing meaningful pet death care services in their communities. Two Hearts was also started to aid in being an educational resource in the pet grief discipline. In 2009, she received the first Death and Grief Studies Certification specializing in Pet Loss Companioning by Dr. Alan Wolfelt as well as releasing her first book, Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief. She is also Certified in Thanatology and is a Certified Pet Loss Professional. By 2014, Coleen was ready to take her vision to a new level. Joining Nick Padlo as managing partner and Chief Marketing Officer, they formed an acquisition company whose mission was to standardize and raise the service levels of the pet loss industry. The Pet Loss Center strives to be the nation's premier pet loss service, elevating the experiential component of pet loss and grief care across the country. In 2019, she shifted her position with The Pet Loss Center to an Advisory/Consultant role in order to focus more fully on Two Hearts and those demanding education, mentoring, and coaching in the pet death care space. Coleen is an internationally sought-after speaker on the topics of pet loss and grief. Through her delivery style, pet care professionals learn a variety of techniques immediately applicable to implement on how to companion families in their grief journey. Furthermore, her talks to pet parents give them the permission they need to not only grieve but mourn the loss of their beloved pet. Coleen is the founder and past co-chair of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance and past president of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, where she currently serves as an advisor. She is a native of Kansas where she graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Fort Hays State University, and is a recipient of the 2018 Alumni Achievement Award, the college's highest recognition for graduates. Dallas, TX, is where Coleen and her husband, Chris Burke, reside. They share their home with their four-legged kids, Crisco and Rudy.   Links: https://twoheartspetlosscenter.com/mico-harry-ellie-story https://www.petangelmemorialcenter.com https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/110-pet-loss-and-grieving-with-coleen-ellis https://iaahpc.org Her book for kids on dogs and cats poooli machine: https://www.poooliprint.com Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/d/collin1453 Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Sitters International Visit: https://www.petsit.com/psc Code: PSC15

Dr. Lynn Hendrix shares her veterinary path, from an endearing childhood story with a horse, to practicing emergency medicine, and finding hope and passion for palliative care through complicated personal grief. This conversation offers insight and education around end of life care, and for all of us who love our animals, want the best for them, and are eager to learn how to be more observant of their needs.    *TRIGGER WARNING* Some of the content in this episode may include triggers for topics including pregnancy and person loss. As a reminder, if you are a veterinary student or veterinarian, the VIN Foundation's confidential peer-to-peer support group vets4vets® is here for you, at no cost, please know, you are not alone. Call (530) 601-2133 or visit the website to schedule a confidential Vets4Vets® session https://vinfoundation.org/resources/vets4vets/.   GUEST BIO: Dr. Lynn Hendrix Dr Lynn Hendrix has worked and been on the cutting edge of the animal hospice and veterinary palliative medicine field.  She is a certified Hospice and Palliative veterinarian, and Founder/owner of Beloved Pet Mobile Vet. She was a co-author on the 2013 IAAHPC guidelines for best practices in animal hospice and palliative care. She is founder of the Facebook group, the Veterinarian Palliative Medicine group, and the founding consultant for the Hospice and Palliative medicine folder on VIN.   She has also founded the World Veterinary Palliative Medicine Organization in 2018, though it has been on hiatus since 2020 due to covid. Dr. Hendrix has an upcoming book, Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian. Just recently, she started giving End of Life rounds at UC Davis.   LINKS AND INFORMATION: VIN Foundation Vets4Vets®: https://vinfoundation.org/v4v Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian:  USA: https://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html EU: https://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html UK: https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html Africa: https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html Japan:  https://www.store.elsevierhealth.com/japan/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html Social links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_palliative_vet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePalliativeVet/ Facebook group for veterinarians only:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldvetpalliativemedicine Facebook group for techs interested in palliative care: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VeterinaryPCNurses LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-hendrix-dvm-chpv-30313282/ You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.   If you like this podcast, we would appreciate it if you follow and share. As always, we welcome feedback. If you have an idea for a podcast episode, we'd love to hear it!

Karen Cole runs a hospice known as Lizzy's Animal Hospice, which focuses on rehoming elderly dogs. Discover how her journey started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker. For more information go to Saving Those Most in Need of Love and Companionship (mercola.com)

Today my guest is Dr. Lynn Hendrix, Certified Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, VIN Hospice/Palliative Medicine/End of Life Care Consultant, President and Co-Founder of the WVPMO and Author of "Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian".  This is a rich episode filled with gems like: -why she chose the path of animal hospice and palliative care as a veterinarian -what being so intimate with death has taught her about life -why she wrote a book -what would surprise us all to know happens quite often in end-of-life situations    -how she copes with all the "feels" Here are all the ways you can connect with Dr. Hendrix: FB link:  https://www.facebook.com/ThePalliativeVet Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/the_palliative_vet/ Email: drhendrix@belovedpetmobilevet.com  Her book "Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian"  is available here: USA:  https://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html UK:  https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html Australia and Europe, Asia:  https://www.bookdepository.com/Animal-Hospice-Palliative-Medicine-for-House-Call-Veterinarian-Lynn-Hendrix/9780323567985 Africa: https://www.mea.elsevierhealth.com/animal-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-for-the-house-call-veterinarian-9780323567985.html The Veterinarian Palliative Medicine Group on Facebook is for practicing veterinarians only: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldvetpalliativemedicine There is also have a group for technicians. https://www.facebook.com/groups/VeterinaryPCNurses

Lynn Hendricks, DVM, CHPV, is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Veterinarian and owner of Beloved Pet Mobile Vet. She was an author of the 2013 IAAHPC guidelines for best practices in animal hospice and palliative care. She is founder of the Facebook group, the Veterinary Palliative Medicine Group. She has also founded the World Veterinary Palliative Medicine Organization in 2018 and is the author of  Animal Hospice and Palliative Medicine for the House Call Veterinarian.

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A Discussion about Empowerment with Coleen Ellis In 2004, after the death of her dog, Mico guided Coleen Ellis to start Pet Angel Memorial Center, Inc.®, the nation's first stand-alone pet funeral home. In 2009, due to demand, Coleen founded Two Hearts Pet Loss Center, to consult with those wanting to provide meaningful pet death care services in their communities, as well to be an educational resource in the pet grief discipline. She has a certificate in Death and Grief Studies Specializing in Pet Loss Companioning as well as being Certified in Thanatology and a Certified Pet Loss Professional. In the fall of 2011, Coleen released her first book Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief. As an engaging and motivational speaker, in 2020 she started Coleen.Rocks to bring to others her story and messages of inspiration. She is a founder and past co-chair of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance and the current Executive Director and past president of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She is currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science as well as her alma mater, Fort Hays State University and is the 2018 Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She shares her home in Southlake, TX, with her husband, Chris Burke, and their four four-legged children Albert, Rudy, and Beulah. In this episode we are inspired by Coleen Ellis. If ever you doubted the abilities you have inside you, this is the episode to listen to. Coleen is fun spirited, inspirational, and a dose of just what you need to get 2021 rounded down and geared up for 2022! Learn More About Coleen Contact Mechelle Linktree LinkedIn (FREE) Facebook group Instagram Visit my website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mechelle-barrasrn/message

Dr. Kathleen Cooney joins us for a powerful conversation about end-of-life care for your beloved companion animals during this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" She talks about how to communicate with your veterinarian -- what to expect and explore when it comes to hospice care, treatment options, and the different types of euthanasia options available. She also discusses why talking about and pre-planning end-of-life care is an important part of pet ownership. More About Kathleen Cooney DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP Since 2006, Kathleen's focus has been the advancement of quality end-of-life care for companion animals, and more recently, on animal welfare and the ethical approaches to pet aftercare.   In 2006, she founded (but no longer owns) the company Home to Heaven in Loveland, Colorado, where she honed skills to support patients and clients.   She is a past-President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).  Through her consulting work, her mission is to provide end-of-life care training to veterinary team providers and raise awareness for this field. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in euthanasia training for the AVMA, AAHA, IAAHPC, HABRI, the Fear Free program, and is Founder and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA). Kathleen is a well-known leader in the animal hospice movement and in the art of beautiful euthanasia experiences through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA).    She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics.   Kathleen is working towards board certification in animal welfare and is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Provider.   Learn more about Dr. Cooney's incredible work:  https://caetainternational.com/about/our-team/ http://kathleencooneydvm.com/ Connect with Kathleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleencooneydvm/ cooneydvm@gmail.com  

Jeff Allen is the cofounder of Monkey's House a Dog Hospice & Sanctuary, est. 2015. He leads a duel life helping people and dogs alike as a manager in Human Resources at a pharmaceutical company and by running Monkey's House (www.monkeyshouse.org) with his wife, Michele Allen, member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, and a 2017 CNN Hero recipient. Their sanctuary has been recognized for its outstanding work saving and caring for hospice dogs and was awarded Rescue of the Year in 2017 by World Dog Expo. Living a life among twenty-five hospice dogs has given them experience and hands-on knowledge you can't find in a book. He and Michele live in Southern New Jersey with their pack of furry kids.

If you have cats, you have probably had to make some tough decisions at the end of his life, or you will in the future. It's THE decision that every pet owner dreads. How do we know when it's time? Is it too soon? Did I wait too long? How do we do this in a way that's best for the cat and the human? Linda and Rita had the pleasure of discussing this sensitive topic with Dr. Diane Eigner, VMD, MBA, CVPM, CHPV. She is the owner of The Cat Whispurrr and is also the President-Elect of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Diane is here to tell us all about making these decisions, how to do what is best for our cats and ourselves, and the proper comforting way that euthanasia should be done. EPISODE NOTES: When It's Time

Karen Cole runs a hospice known as Lizzy's Animal Hospice, which focuses on rehoming elderly dogs. Discover how her journey started in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

In this eposide of Your Pets, Our Pets podcast, Scott Buttz, President & Chief Operating Officer of Regency Pet, speaks with Coleen Ellis, Director of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, also known as IAAHPC. Coleen is a renowned lecturer and educator on pet end of life for both veterinarians and pet families. She's an entrepreneur owning many companies and is an accomplished author and well-recognized thought leader on the subject of pet death care.   Coleen discusses why she wants every family to think the end of life care for their pets was perfect and the services the IAAHPC provides to ensure this. She shares what she thinks has been the most instrumental change in the industry and where the industry is going in the next decade. She also talks about what was the most exciting thing about the recent IAAHPC virtual conference and what to expect at the upcoming VMX 2022, hosted by North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why she wants every family to say “The end was perfect.” What is the IAAHPC The most exciting thing about the conference and upcoming IAAHPC events What to expect at the upcoming VMX 2022 The most important message Coleen wants to deliver to veterinarians and their staff regarding end of life What's been the most instrumental change and where she sees the industry going in the next decade   QUOTES “What's the beauty of our industry and in our profession right now, Scott, is what do we do with the end of life walk? And my goal and the flag I carry when it comes to this subject is I want every family we work with to turn around and look at us and say, ‘The end was perfect. I have no regrets.'” -Coleen Ellis [05:02] “We live in a death avoidance society. We live in a society that says, ‘If I die.' We live in a society where we work with families who say ‘If my pet dies.' And then on that really bad day because we didn't want to think about it, because we believed if we thought about it, we would make it happen quicker, and then all of the sudden, we get put in this position and it happens with us with our human loved ones too. We don't want to believe it's' going to happen, and it's a when. It's not an if. It is a when.” -Coleen Ellis [07:14] “Everything within IAAHPC is all about what is it the pet parent wants as far as the end walk, and how will we as professionals insert ourselves into help with that walk.” -Coleen Ellis [13:33] “It's time to think differently” -Coleen Ellis [25:31]   TIMESTAMPS [00:13] Intro [00:25] Meet Coleen [02:21] Is Coleen a cat or dog person? [03:28] The end was perfect [10:33] The IAAHPC [14:41] Exciting thing about the conference [16:15] Upcoming IAAHPC events [18:40] NAVC and VMX 2022 [23:29] Coleen's advice about end of life care [25:43] What's been the most  [28:35] Lighting round [30:18] Outro   RESOURCES North American Veterinary Community VMX 2022 The Human Animal Bond Research Institute The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein   CONNECT International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Regency Pet website Regency Pet on Facebook Regency Pet on Instagram Regency Pet on YouTube Regency Pet on LinkedIn

Lauren and JJ discuss palliative and hospice care in the veterinary setting. Resources: 1) Quality of Life Scale: https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quality-of-Life.pdf 2) Visit the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: https://iaahpc.org/

Alexis Flemming - No Life Too Small: Love and loss at the world's first animal hospice... with TRE´s Selina MacKenzie

WhiskerCloud CEO Adam Greenbaum chats with Tyler Carmack about her journey in veterinary medicine, her time doing in-home veterinary care, and her work with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care.

Dr. Kris August was born and raised in Tuscon, Arizona. She got her DVM from Colorado State University in 1991, then returned to Arizona with her husband, Radford Davis DVM. After working in various small animal practices she and her husband relocated to Ames, Iowa when he took a position at Iowa State University. After some time raising children and investigating her interest in herbal medicine, Dr. August started a mobile practice including a focus on hospice and palliative care. She is certified by the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and has contributed to the text Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals, published in 2017. Dr. August was in the first cohort of of CIVT's Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine program. A large part of her practice is now Western Herbal Medicine. Dr. August teaches Western Herbs for Purple Moon Herbs and Studies and participates in the certification process for the IAAHPC. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Kris August as we talk about growing up in Arizona, attending veterinary college in Colorado, and how her practice has evolved to focus on providing herbal medicine, palliative and hospice care, as well as teaching other veterinarians about her areas of interest.

I had the pleasure of speaking with today's guest, Angie Arora, and her colleague several months ago about the research done on the challenges of pet loss and bereavement. They shared so much information during that discussion that I asked Angie to return to the show today. In this episode, Angie takes a deep dive into pet loss and bereavement, the stages of grief, immortalizing a beloved pet, and some of the challenges people had to face during the pandemic.  Angie is a registered social worker from Toronto, Canada, with over sixteen years of experience in the fields of pet loss and veterinary compassion resilience. She is a virtual pet loss facilitator and a lead coach for VetVine's Wellness and Professional Resiliency Coaching Program. She also continues to research to better support clients through their pet's end of life. Join us today to hear more about the work Angie is doing to help people through the various stages of the grief process.  Show highlights: Angie explains what led her to become interested in doing the work she does. Angie describes the various types of grief. Angie explains why social support networks are everything when it comes to grief and mourning. And why people need to tap into support networks now more than ever. Emotional regulation begins with self-awareness. Angie explains what it means to be self-aware. Angie discusses the importance of the routine that pets bring to our lives. Kristen Neff wrote an excellent book about self-compassion. Angie explains what self-compassion means and why it is vital to have self-compassion during the grieving process. Often, when people grieve the loss of a pet, they lose the support networks that are evident in other aspects of their lives.  Validation is a fundamental need. When we are not validated, it can complicate the rest of our healing journey. We need to find ways to adapt to the pandemic situation without sacrificing our needs in the process. Angie discusses that in the context of pet loss and pet memorial. Angie discusses the work that David Kessler has been doing around the sixth stage of grief, the meaning stage. Angie shares some of the greatest lessons she's learned from the people she has helped.   Angie's bio: Angie Arora, MSW, RSW Angie Arora is a registered Social Worker from Toronto, Canada, with over 16 years of experience in the areas of pet loss and veterinary compassion resilience. She has worked as a hospital Veterinary Social Worker, facilitated community-based pet loss support groups, and engaged in media campaigns to reduce the stigma associated with pet loss. Angie serves as the Board Secretary for the International Association of Veterinary Social Work, is the Research Chair for the International Association for Animal Hospice &Palliative Care, and volunteers her time to address equity issues within veterinary medicine. She works with VetVine as a Virtual Pet Loss Facilitator and is the Lead Coach for their VETPeers Wellness and Professional Resiliency Coaching Program. She is a Professor with Seneca College's Social Service Worker Program, where she was the principal investigator of a research study that developed guidelines for veterinary teams to better support clients through their pets' end of life. Angie obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Ryerson University and Masters of Social Work from York University. Links and resources:   Contact Angie on https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiearora/ (LinkedIn) Email Angie – angie.arora@senekacollege.ca  Books: David Kessler:  “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief.”  https://grief.com/sixth-stage-of-grief/ (https://grief.com/sixth-stage-of-grief/) Kristen Neff, PhD   Self Compassion- https://self-compassion.org/ (https://self-compassion.org/) Meg Daley Lomert “Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond”   ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS & CHAT ROOMS:  ...

We know mushrooms are good for humans, but what about for dogs? Today we are joined by the eloquent and wonderful vet, Dr. Patti Mayfield to talk about just that. We begin by discussing canine heath as whole, where Dr. Mayfield lays a groundwork for the do's and don'ts for good health in dogs. Then we discuss the supportive qualities of mushrooms and other herbs in a dog's health and wellbeing. Prepare for some wonderful conversations and insights into the world of veterinary practices. We get technical, speculative and philosophical in our discussions. Make sure to share the knowledge with any canine caregivers and consider the addition of mushrooms in their diet to promote good health..Dr. Patti Mayfield DVM, HABC, CVCH*Dr. Mayfield is an experienced small-animal veterinarian who graduated from Oregon State University in 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences (crop and soil sciences), and in 2005 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating internship in 2006 and spent the next 15 years cultivating a career in emergency medicine and critical care. In the last 3 years, Dr. Mayfield has expanded her skill set by obtaining a human animal bond certification (HABC), and will complete her certificate of Chinese veterinary herbalist (CVCH) in the spring of 2021. Additionally, Dr. Mayfield has completed the Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol (SDEP). As the owner of Smiling Dog Veterinary Services, she offers integrative medicine, mobile veterinary diagnostic ultrasound, and hospice and palliative care for her patients. Dr. Mayfield is passionate about animal welfare and promoting the human-animal bond. She is the Medical Director of Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP), a nonprofit organization providing veterinary wellness services to the pets of people experiencing homelessness in her hometown of Bend, Oregon. Additionally, Dr. Mayfield has traveled to under-served areas to provide veterinary care; most recently to Malawi, Africa, where she organized a self-supported canine rabies clinic to help address the major public health issue of endemic rabies within the canine population.Dr. Mayfield served on the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board from 2013 until 2017. She is the Chair of the Advocacy Committee of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, the North American Veterinary Community, the Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine, the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, and the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. In her spare time, she enjoys flying her paraglider with her partner Tim, and seeks adventure in the backcountry snowboarding or mountain biking. Her fuzzy companions include “Pilot”, an adventurous husky mix, a darling muppet-like dog called Wheels, and her marvelous feline, Floof.Show notes:https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/https://www.smilingdogvetservices.com/https://www.facebook.com/companionanimalmedicalproject/http://theschoolofdreams.org/Other Media: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VKnN4HXKyjbF0G_u-LWLVaAYnlPyasgq?usp=sharing

Summary: Processing the loss of any pet is difficult. Processing the loss of a clients pet can add complications and uncertainty of how to handle it on both a professional and personal level. Coleen Ellis, Founder of Two Heart Pet Loss Center, joins us to help break down our role as pet care providers, how to care for ourselves while grieving, and help everyone in the mourning work. Topics on this episode: * Giving permission to grieve * Rules of conversation with a grieving pet parent * Caring for ourselves * Being advocates for higher standard in pet loss and grief Main take away? Give YOURSELF permission to grieve and remember that everyone's process looks different. Links Two Hearts Pet Loss Center (https://twoheartspetlosscenter.com/) Coleen's courses on grieving (https://twoheartspetlosscenter.thinkific.com/collections) International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (https://iaahpc.org) Read the full transcripts here (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/110-pet-loss-and-grieving-with-coleen-ellis) Consider supporting the show (https://www.patreon.com/psconfessional) Give us a call: 636-364-8260 Check out our pet sitter resources (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/resources) Email us: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Follow us on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/psconfessional) Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pet-sitter-confessional/id1476639735), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7JjynoTWpSpcbBsHurckHZ), Google (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9wZXRzaXR0ZXJjb25mZXNzaW9uYWwvcnNz), Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=456981&refid=stpr), & TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Pet-Sitter-Confessional-p1242913/)

In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Diana Herrera, the technician supervisor and inventory manager at Senior Paws, a hospice and end-of-life care veterinary practice.She is a licensed veterinary technician, and earned her bachelor of science in veterinary medicine, then decided to study small animal massage therapy with the Northwest School of Animal Massage and earn a rehab certification. Diana also recently earned her hospice and palliative care certification with the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Diana has worked as an ICU tech for over 6 years and now has found her passion with senior care and end of life care and has managed inventory for over 2 years.

Erik sits down with author, mentor, entrepreneur and international speaker Coleen Ellis to discuss pet loss and the pet loss industry, public speaking, mentors, and tips for success.   Coleen Ellis Bio Coleen is a founder and past co-chair of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance and the current Executive Director and past president of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where she interestingly shapes newly required pet death care curriculum for human funeral directors in training. She is also on the Board of Trustees for her alma mater, Fort Hays State University, and is their 2018 Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She shares her home with her husband, Chris Burke, and their four four-legged children: Albert, Rudy, and Beulah.     Erik Qualman Bio #1 Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 35 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com  Learn more at: https://equalman.com/  

On this episode, I talk with Dr. Page Yaxley, a board-certified Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine veterinarian at The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. We talk about quality and end of life care for animals.   Links: International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinary Society for Hospice and Palliative Care

Steve Dale is joined by Dr. Amir Shanan, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, and Michelle Nichols about the Seattle-based nonprofit, the Animal Hospice, End of Life, and Palliative Care Project or AHELP Project. Dr. Shanan and Michelle stress the importance of providing support to families as their pets begin to decline and approach their […]

My guest on today's show is Dr. Shea Cox. Shea is the founder of PetHospice. Shea is also about to be a published author, which she humbly tries to sneak in at the end. Shea's mission as you hear throughout is to make end of life care and euthanasia easy on the pets, the owners, and the veterinary staff. She shares her journey to veterinary medicine and the challenges she overcame. The challenges she saw as a emergency and critical care veterinarian. How she looked at the challenge, noticed it was a passion, and something she enjoyed providing. How a three-hour appointment time not only works, but is financially feasible. How she's leveraged technology to provide on-going support and better care. Her thoughts on battling compassion fatigue and burnout. Finally, be sure to listen to the end where she explains what she's excited about, what keeps her moving forward, and the certification process for International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care which she helped found.  So, with that introduction enjoy my conversation with Dr. Shea Cox which I can assure you won't allow you not to smile and laugh throughout.  PetHospice Website: https://www.pethospice.com/ (https://www.pethospice.com/) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PetHospiceGroup/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PetHospiceGroup/) International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Website: https://www.iaahpc.org/ (https://www.iaahpc.org/) https://medici.cx/vetsuccess (Learn about Medici)

Anna Louise talks to Alexis Fleming all about life at the animal hospice: what it's like caring for animals with terminal illnesses; how to celebrate and live in the moment and...death. 

How do you develop a caring and loving plan as your companion animal nears end of life? Dr Kathleen Cooney is our talented guest today. She is an animal hospice consultant, educator, and founder of Home to Heaven in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. She shares her expertise in the growing field of hospice and palliative care for our companion animals. Website http://kathleencooneydvm.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cooneyanimalhospice/   Home to Heaven https://hometoheaven.net International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) https://www.iaahpc.org [Book] Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice, editors Amir Shanan, Tamara Shearer, Jessica Pierce http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1119036666.html Thank you Dr Kathy Cooney and previous guest Lorrie Shaw for the recommendation! Harold mentioned the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence in the beginning of the episode. Here’s the article by the Animal Legal Defense Fund. http://aldf.org/resources/when-your-companion-animal-has-been-harmed/animal-cruelty-and-domestic-violence/ About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Brisbane, Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://info.vanillagroovemedia.com http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton

Lorrie Shaw tackles the difficult issue of Death and Dying in today’s episode. She also discusses the Fear Free movement. The incredible Lorrie Shaw owns a pet sitting service in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area called Professional Pet Sitting. She is also a writer with her own blog entitled, “Animals Unfolded.” Lorrie is one of our favorite guests, spreading knowledge about animal behavior and care, and making it more accessible to the masses. If you want to listen to our first episode with Lorrie, it’s at http://thisispawprint.com/63 “Animals Unfolded” Blog http://lorrieshaw.blogspot.com Professional Pet Sitting http://lorrieshaw.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ppslorrie/ Spelling Bee word! Palliative is relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition. Resources Debbie Jacobs is founder of Fearful Dogs http://fearfuldogs.com Dr. Marty Becker is founder of the Fear Free initiative https://fearfreepets.com Lorrie mentions several pheromone or nutraceutical solutions for reducing your pet’s anxiety Feliway by Comfort Zone Adaptil by Comfort Zone Zylkene by Vetoquinol Other Resources not discussed in the episode BJ Miller, MD... specialist in human palliative/Hospice care https://www.ted.com/talks/bj_miller_what_really_matters_at_the_end_of_life Zen Hospice Project https://www.zenhospice.org/about/our-history Lifespan Doula Association https://www.lifespandoulas.com/ (Animal hospice often draws from the human hospice model) International Assn of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care: https://www.iaahpc.org/ Dr. Kathleen Cooney, DVM http://kathleencooneydvm.com/ Thanks to Drew Ackerman, host of the Sleep With Me podcast, for connecting us with Lorrie. Drew’s podcast helps with insomnia and other forms of sleeplessness. http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Don’t miss any new episodes. Sign up for our email list. If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton

That moment when a pet slips from being a part of your family to being a memory can be one filled with a quiet peace or regrets. If you are a fortunate pet parent, you have been given time…time to consider the passing…time to soak in the essence of your pet and time to insure that your companion has been kept comfortable and passes with dignity. My guest is Canadian veterinarian, Dr. Lianna Titcombe. She is currently the president of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, an association focused on comfort-oriented care to companion animals as they approach the end of life. Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Insuring Dignity at the End of a Friendship on Pet Life Radio.

In this podcast we are wrapping up our "Old Dogs Rule" educational series with a difficult, but important conversation about end of life care. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Kathleen Cooney, founder of “Home to Heaven,” an in-home pet hospice and euthanasia services practice. She is also the owner of the first-ever pet euthanasia center in the United States. The center is located on her 35-acre farm in Loveland, Colorado and offers two comfort rooms for pet euthanasia. It is open year-round for families looking for an alternative to standard clinic or in-home euthanasia. Dr. Cooney graduated from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 2004. That same spring, her family had to say goodbye to their 15-year-old yellow lab, McKenzie. McKenzie passed peacefully under the aspen tree in their front yard. From this experience, Dr. Cooney learned just how important it was for pets to be at home for the end of their lives. In 2012, she completed writing the book “Veterinary Euthanasia Techniques: A practical guide.” Dr. Cooney served on the 2013 American Veterinary Medical Association's panel on euthanasia guidelines. She is currently the Vice President and conference coordinator for the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).  She travels frequently to speak on her work and on the current advancements in end-of-life care.This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, A KeyBank Trust.

HearSay's favorite veterinarian, Dr. Phyllis Neumann, joins Cathy in the studio as we consider local services designed to ease the passing of pets in their twilight years. Send your questions in advance to hearsay@whrv.org or post them on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hearsaywithcathylewis.

The Dog Show #185- September 12, 2012 Michelle Nichols, Founder of AHELP Project – Animal Hospice, End of Life and Palliative Care Project. Julie and Michelle talk about end of life with process with our pets and the grief that … Read More