During this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" I'm speaking with my dear friend, Valarie Adams. Such a wonderful chat about grief and mourning the loss of our beloved pets -- how to address grief and how to listen to others who are grieving without giving your opinions about grief. We also had a deeply heartfelt conversation about palliative care and hospice. 


Links Mentioned During The Show:

 Elizabeth Kubler Ross:  https://www.psycom.net/depression.central.grief.html
 
Alan Wolfelt: https://www.taps.org/globalassets/pdf/covid/tenets-of-companioning

 


About Valarie Adams:

 


Valarie Adams is a CVT with over 40 years working in veterinary medicine. Graduating from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1973 puts her in the “aged but still useful” class.


Her background in veterinary medicine has taken her from working with large and small animal emergency/critical care to delivering in-home veterinary hospice and palliative care. Valarie has lectured and written on death and dying and the human-animal bond. 


She fills her soul with her horses, volunteering veterinary care on a Native American reservation and gathering with groups of wise women.


 


Connect with Valarie:

Website: https://confidesinanimals.com/


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valarie-adams-a1806775/