S6E11 - Throwback Thursday - Navigating Goodbyes: Euthanasia and End of Life Care with Dr. Katie Stender

In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Brittany revisits an insightful and deeply touching conversation with Dr. Katie Stender, a compassionate veterinarian from Northeastern Florida. Dr. Katie is a pioneer in hospice and end-of-life care for our beloved pets, bringing a wealth of knowledge and empathy to the discussion. Join us as we explore the often challenging but crucial topic of euthanasia and end-of-life care for our canine companions. Dr. Katie, a graduate of the University of Florida with experience in traditional veterinary clinics, found her true calling in providing in-home end-of-life care. Her work has profoundly impacted countless families during their most difficult moments. In this episode, Brittany and Dr. Katie navigate the emotional journey of saying goodbye to our cherished pets, highlighting the deep human-animal bond and the importance of a peaceful transition. This conversation is both informative and deeply moving, offering valuable insights into a subject that touches the hearts of all pet owners. About Dr. Katie The Hospice Vet: Dr. Katie Stender is a graduate of the University of Florida, for both her undergraduate studies, and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she worked in general practice, as well as providing in-home euthanasia. It quickly became clear what her calling was, and she started exclusively practicing in-home end of life care. For years she has proudly served Jacksonville and the surrounding community, helping thousands of families all over northeast Florida. After the birth of her second son, Dr. Katie knew it was time to start her own practice and specialize in her true passion. Dr. Katie loves spending time with her family. Her favorite day would be a day doing anything with her husband and sons. She has two senior cats, and a rescue hound dog (who is very naughty!) and understands the challenges of caring for senior pets. She loves doing house projects, hiking adventures in the mountains, trying new restaurants, sailing, and watching a good TV show. 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 The Hospice Vet: The Hospice Vet Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------- Shop Our Store! With every purchase, 15% of the proceeds each month are dedicated to supporting a rotating selection of rescues or nonprofits devoted to improving the lives of dogs in need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------- 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 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].