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The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Made a Little Easier

May 27, 2025 | Grieving your Pet, General Veterinary Care, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Diseases, Pet Ownership

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast Dr Carra is joined by Dr Jenn, DVM, distinguished founder of Sage Paws and a compassionate leader in end-of-life care for companion animals. In a conversation marked by profound empathy and wisdom, the two discuss...
Navigating Pet Loss with Children and Building Resilience Together

Navigating Pet Loss with Children and Building Resilience Together

Aug 20, 2024 | Grieving your Pet, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

Losing a pet is heartbreaking, but guiding our children through this painful journey can be even more challenging. In this Paws & Effect episode, life and business coach Sarah Rogers joins Dr Carra to share her personal story of losing her beloved dog, Harry, and...
Making the Hardest Choice: Euthanasia Guidance for Pet Owners

Making the Hardest Choice: Euthanasia Guidance for Pet Owners

Jul 30, 2024 | Grieving your Pet, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Ownership

Euthanasia guidance for pet owners with Dr Carra and Sr Kat: what is truly in the best interest of our beloved animal companions. Join Dr Carra and Sr Kat in this compassionate and informative episode that aims to provide pet owners and professionals with the...
Pet Custody. Who keeps the pets?

Pet Custody. Who keeps the pets?

Feb 5, 2024 | Pet Ownership, Grieving your Pet, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care

In this Paws and Effect Podcast episode, we peeled back the layers on the emotional battlefield of pet custody. Karis, a seasoned pet custody specialist, shared her world-class expertise on how our pets navigate the upheaval of our personal partings. We discussed the...
Enduring Pet Loss During the Festive Season

Enduring Pet Loss During the Festive Season

Nov 27, 2023 | Loving Pets, Grieving your Pet, Paws and Effect Podcast

As the holidays approach, I know many pet owners grapple with the heart-wrenching reality of saying goodbye. I want to provide a comforting space to discuss coping mechanisms and practical preparations to navigate this emotional journey. In this session, I’ll...
Grieving the Loss of your Pets and Honouring their Lives

Grieving the Loss of your Pets and Honouring their Lives

Nov 23, 2023 | Paws and Effect Podcast, Grieving your Pet, Pet Care

In this episode of Paws and Effect we dive into the fascinating journey of Mark Slaughter from Legacy Pet Crematorium. This episode is a true testament to the importance of pets in our lives and how we say goodbye to them. ** Just before we go on – The Harvest...

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