Dr. Renee Alsarraf, DVM - Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 208

Dogs are a great source of comfort and guidance to people struggling. Dr. Renee Alsarraf joins us to discuss her new book "Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well." The book teaches us about the enormous power the human-animal bond plays in our world.  Each chapter is about a different patient of Dr. Alsarraf's, each with his or her own life lessons to impart. In the book, Dr. Alsarraf shares what those families and she learned from dogs. The book is a front-row seat to what life is like as a veterinarian, and to the struggles many of us face and how we survive and come out stronger.   Mentioned During The Show: Book: Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well https://www.amazon.com/Sit-Stay-Heal-Teach-Living/dp/0063215225/   More About Dr. Alsarraf: Dr. Renee Alsarraf received her veterinary medical degree in 1991 from Michigan State University.  While there, she established the University’s Pet Loss Support Group.  Dr. Alsarraf completed a rotating internship and medical oncology residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.  She worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering in a tissue culture lab.  Dr. Alsarraf has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured locally and nationally.   Dr. Alsarraf has created 4 different veterinary oncology practices as well as created and led 3 veterinary radiation facilities. Currently, Dr. Alsarraf works as a consultant for a national veterinary radiation therapy company and does medical oncology consults.   She enjoys giving back to the community by lecturing to schools grades K-8, is a mentor to Michigan State University Veterinary School students, structured and offered internships for high school, college, and veterinary students, created a literacy program for a Newark elementary public school, is on the Cooperman’s Scholars Committee reviewing applications for underprivileged high school students to receive scholarships and support, headed a local community outreach for years for the underprivileged (tutoring, food drives, coat drives, book drives, blood drives), was on the executive committee for a local Boy Scouts of America chapter and was an active Merit Badge counselor and presently is on the University of Rochester Parents’ Outreach Committee.   Dr. Alsarraf used to compete in obedience trials with her boxers.  In her free time, she enjoys hunting for antiques, cooking, gardening, and listening to her son play the piano in her free time.    Connect with Dr. Alsarraf: Website: https://www.sitstayhealbook.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sit-Stay-Heal-Teach-Living/dp/0063215225/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneealsarraf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-alsarraf-8a939231/