Join Amy Castro and Dr. Mary Gardner from Lap of Love in-home pet hospice and euthanasia as they have a poignant yet frank discussion about the benefits of in-home pet hospice and euthanasia and offer insights into navigating the emotional journey of a pet's end-of-life. Discover the nuances of end-of-life care, managing chronic conditions, and coping with anticipatory grief. They share tips on preparing for and coping with pet loss, including:- Creating meaningful end-of-life experiences- Communicating about the decision- Understanding and navigating the journey- Managing the guilt about decisions made and not made- Letting go of the guilt pet parents may feel over the relief of a pet's death- And more. Celebrate the uniqueness of each pet's journey and explore compassionate care options to ensure their final chapter is filled with dignity and love. Tune in for heartfelt conversations and support during this challenging part of the pet parenting journey.Shoutouts in this episode: Parkwood Animal Hospital, Friendswood TexasEnd-of-Life Pet Photography from One Last NetworkNancy Gordon - Pet Loss and Grief ExpertCheck out Nancy's new book "I Miss You Already: Bearing the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet."Pet Vet Animal Hospital - Deerfield Beach, FloridaAdditional Resources Provided By Dr. Mary Gardner:Mary's personal website: https://www.drmarygardner.com/ Lap of Love website: lapoflove.comDog Quality of Life Scale: https://www.drmarygardner.com/resources/forms/dog/dog_QOL.pdfCat Quality of Life Scale: https://www.drmarygardner.com/resources/forms/cat/Cat_Life_Quality_Assessment.pdf QuaSupport the showHelp us make the show better by taking our quick listener survey: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/AUCsttSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/starlightpettalkFOLLOW!▷ Official Site: https://www.starlighpettalk.com ▶ Facebook: / starlightoutreachandrescue ▶ YouTube: -https://bit.ly/starlightsubscribe ▶ TikTok: ...