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Ritual Responses to Pet Death

The Heartbreak of My Cat’s Sudden Death

The Heartbreak of My Cat’s Sudden Death

My beloved cat, Luna, was killed by a car. The shock and grief were enormous, and here’s the story of her death and our ritual responses to it.

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A Holistic Approach to Pet Death

A Holistic Approach to Pet Death

Holistic vet Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte interviews Sarah about what happens, energetically and spiritually, as an animal dies and how to prepare for euthanasia.

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Helping Kids Witness Death

Helping Kids Witness Death

I recently did a euthanizing ceremony for Artie, a family’s beloved cat. The vet came to the house, so the whole family (including Panther, the other cat) could be part of it. It was both very sad, and very beautiful.

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Saying Goodbye to a Dying Cat

Saying Goodbye to a Dying Cat

Lisa and Marie are nine-year-old twins. Their mom, Molly, called me one day because Zoe, the family’s almost-20-year-old cat, was in her dying time and it was time to say goodbye.

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A Euthanasia Ritual for a Beloved Dog

A Euthanasia Ritual for a Beloved Dog

When King no longer responded to me, I knew I had to help him die with grace. “How do I do that?” I asked. Sarah knew and her compassion was as valuable as her knowledge.

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Loss of a Pet or Plant Friend

Loss of a Pet or Plant Friend

This episode is dedicated to Sarah’s deceased cat, Luna, and all those who are suffering grief over the death of a beloved animal, or tree friend, or natural landscape.

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