The last moments with our beloved pets are full of raw emotion and grief. In 2018, photojournalist Ross Taylor traveled with our veterinarians and documented these moments of pet lovers saying goodbye to their animal companions.  Note: All of the photos were taken in 2018, before the pandemic in 2020. From Ross Taylor, “I’m an…

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When I ask pet families if they would like me to make a paw print at their appointment, occasionally I hear that they have already made their own using clay, paint or ink. As a crafty person myself, I love all things DIY and pet keepsakes are no exception. With the holiday season already in…

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At the conclusion of a euthanasia appointment, as I gently tuck in the beloved pet, pet owners often say to me, “I don’t know how you do this job.” As a veterinarian who works exclusively in end-of-life care, I can honestly say that I love my job. That is not to say it’s not hard…

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