Dr. Sarah Kerr: Managing Pet’s Death and Finding Recovery | E41 - The Pet Care Report

In this episode of the Pet Care Report Podcast by Pet Summits, host Alora McKinley discusses the difficult topic of pet loss and grief with Dr. Sarah Kerr, a death doula and founder of the Center for Sacred Death Care. Dr. Sarah shares her insights on preparing for the inevitable loss of a pet, the emotional impact on families, and how to handle the process and aftermath of euthanizing a pet. She also emphasizes the importance of rituals and ceremonies in processing grief and offers practical advice for supporting children and other pets through mourning.

SHOW NOTES:

(02:52) Understanding the Grief of Pet Loss

(03:42) Preparing for the Inevitable

(06:28) Helping Children Cope with Pet Loss

(10:37) The Euthanasia Decision

(14:25) Navigating Sudden Pet Death

(16:01) Honoring and Processing Grief

(18:47) Resources and Final Thoughts

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https://www.sacreddeathcare.com

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