S3: Episode 6- Pet Loss

Show notes-

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Guest

Ken Gorczyca

- Veterinarian and Death Doula

- Artist https://kengorczyca.com

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

1. Story (theme) Dr. Ken’s work began during the AIDS crisis. He now brings Spirit to Veterinary medicine with the movement towards in-home euthanasia. He believes in the important sacred moment of releasing our beloved animal companions at the end of their short lives. Dr. G correlates some insights to hospice care but has anxiety about this topic as a pet parent. A Clinical Ethicist Reflects on the Life and Death of a Beloved Pet - Ryan J Dougherty - ehospice https://ehospice.com/editorial_posts/a-clinical-ethicist-reflects-on-the-life-and-death-of-a-beloved-pet-ryan-j-dougherty/

2. Educate -Teaching point How in home euthanasia works.

- Before: learn love story

- During: sedation, favorite food, toys

- After: ceremonial ritual to acknowledge love. Cremation vs burial

3. Empower -Valuable resources

- Adopt an older pet https://muttville.org/

- A gentle rest https://www.agentlerest.com

- Become a pet death doula https://learn.uvm.edu/program/companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-professional-certificate-online/

Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com

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