S4E07 - Navigating Goodbyes: Euthanasia and End of Life Care with Dr. Katie Stender

Brittany sits down with a truly remarkable guest, Dr. Katie Stender, a compassionate veterinarian hailing from Northeastern Florida. As a pioneer in the field of hospice and end of life care for our beloved furry companions, Dr. Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to the table. Join us as we delve into the often difficult but essential topic of euthanasia and end of life care for our canine friends. With years of experience as a dedicated hospice veterinarian, Dr. Katie has touched the lives of countless families in their moments of greatest need. Graduating from the University of Florida and having worked in traditional vet clinics, her journey took a transformative turn when she found her true calling in in-home end of life care. During this episode, Brittany and Dr. Katie explore the emotional terrain of saying goodbye to our cherished pets. Dr. Katie's deep understanding of the human-animal bond and her commitment to facilitating a peaceful transition make for a conversation that's both informative and deeply moving. About Dr. Katie Stender Dr. Katie Stender is a veterinarian based out of Northeastern Florida.  In addition to her important role as a hospice veterinarian, Dr. Katie is an active member of her community. Dr. Katie finds great privilege in being able to connect with families in their homes. She is a graduate of the University of Florida, for both her undergraduate studies, and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  After graduating, she worked in a traditional vet clinic while also working with a group of veterinarians providing in-home euthanasia.  It quickly became clear what her calling was, and she started exclusively practicing in-home end of life care. Dr. Katie is excited about forming local community partnerships and serving clients more directly.     Dr. Katie loves spending time with her family. Her favorite day would be a day doing anything with her husband and two sons. She has senior two cats, and understands the difficulties of owning senior pets. She loves doing house projects, hiking adventures in the mountains, trying new restaurants, sailing, and watching a good TV show after a long day.  Dr. Katie is so grateful to be able to continue the work she loves, sharing what she believes to be the most sacred space, as a family parts with their pet, in the comfort of their home. It is with great care that she performs this service for our pets and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.  ------------------------------------------------- Follow Dr. Katie: Dr. Katie The Hospice Vet Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠------------------------------------------------- Use codes CANINE10 for 10% Off your CBD order on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.truesevencbd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. $1 from your purchase  will be donated to Papillon Pals Rescue! ------------------------------------------------- Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think!. Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian. ------------------------------------------------- Find Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow Us on Youtube⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].