A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Grief, Pets, and Peaceful Endings

Dr. Anja Wurm is a veterinarian who specializes in at-home euthanasia—helping families say goodbye to their beloved pets in the comfort of their own space. This conversation explores how grief, dignity, and compassion come together in those final moments, and why this work has become the most meaningful part of her career.Topics include how to prepare for a pet’s death, how to support children through the process, and the importance of truly listening to animals when they can no longer speak for themselves. Dr. Wurm also shares her own relationship with grief, how boundaries help protect emotional presence, and why a “good death” is possible when we create the right conditions for it.Resources & Ways to ConnectAPOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcastHeather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughterJake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/Jake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelpJake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast