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Emotional Support/Consult for Providers and Organizations

Reviving Veterinary Medicine

Supporting veterinary mental health: Veterinary online support programs, coaching, incident debriefing, webinars/lunch and learn, and more.

Site features a complimentary blog, podcast, educational resources/handouts.

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Compassion in Balance

Compassion fatigue education and well-being training programs for individuals and organizations who work with animals. Addressing high stress and trauma-exposed work. ​​​

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Behavioral Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine

​Beyond the Stigma: Rethinking Euthanasia for Behavioral Reasons

Reviving Veterinary Medicine - Shifting the Narrative 

*THE BEST RESOURCE FOR BEHAVIORAL EUTHANASIA FOR VETERINARY PROVIDERS I'VE SEEN - SOOO MANY THINGS HERE.*

"... Euthanasia for any reason brings up ethical dilemmas and moral distress. When it is for behavioral reasons, it can add an additional weight because you do not see the suffering in the same way you might with a senior pet, a pet that has been hit by a car, or a pet at the end stages of cancer.  ​In those situations, we simply call it euthanasia. Not old age euthanasia, not traumatic injury euthanasia, not cancer euthanasia. So, why do we call it behavioral euthanasia?"

- Valerie Bogie, MSSW, Veterinary Social Worker, Speaker, Educator, Consultant 

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Resources to share with pet parents:​

Behavioral Euthanasia

• Education, insights & emotional support to guide the journey/decision.​

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Complicated Relationships

• Emotional navigation of behavioral challenges to strengthen the bond.

Behavioral Euthanasia in the Animal Rescue

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The Final Gift: Ensuring a Peaceful Behavioural Euthanasia

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The Perils of Placing Marginal Dogs

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​The Dead Dogs on My Phone 

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Supporting Shelter Staff Through Pet Euthanasia
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Euthanasia-related strain and coping strategies in animal shelter employees​​

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Beyond the Safety Net with Stacy Price​
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Affordability and Access in Veterinary Care.

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Yes to Care

Yes to Care is a private charitable foundation generously funded by The David & Cheryl Duffield Foundation ( also the founders of Maddie's Fund) dedicated to closing the access-to-veterinary-care gap in the U.S. Yes to Care provides veterinary practices with the funding, tools, and support to say yes to treatment. This program benefits both clients AND veterinary providers.

Making Veterinary Care Accessible: How the “Yes to Care” Initiative Supports Pets, Families, AND Veterinary Professionals​

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Three Super-Judy Things Vets Should Stop Saying (Maybe).​​

Podcast: The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

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Resources to share with pet parents:​

 Hard Pet Days: Solution Center 

• Financial resources for care  (grants, payment options, fundraising, etc), behavioral solutions

• Problem-solving for intake diversion, temporary placement​​

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Rehoming Considerations

• Concrete, responsible rehoming strategies and support.

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Narratives & Messaging: How We Say It Matters

Bringing compassion to the human experience and understanding systematic barriers to pet ownership​.​

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SPARC: Supporting People & Animal Relationships for Change

SPARC is a 501c3 org that aims to reshape the shaming narrative around rehoming a pet. They break down why "messaging" around rehoming a pet matters and are dedicated to the well-being of animals and their people, using systems framing, empathetic listening, and communicating with dignity. It's the ultimate no judgement zone.

Check out the blog (I'm obsessed).

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​SPARC's related work:​

What's in a Message? (Episode 39: The Street Dog Coalition)

Interview with Hanna Lentz, SPARC Executive Director

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Shoshana Mostoller, MSW, VSW - Veterinary Social Worker, Director of Programs at My Dog is Home

Shoshana is a veterinary social worker who partners with animal welfare and human service organizations to provide training and program development rooted in trauma-informed approaches. With a focus on dignity and respect for both people and pets, she helps organizations create inclusive, compassionate services that truly meet the needs of their communities. Shoshana also serves as the director of programs at My Dog is Home, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness remain with their companion animals. 

Shoshana's related work:​

Trauma-Informed Owner Surrender Tool Kit

**AMAZING TRAINING RESOURCE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS **

Connecting Beyond Crisis: Keeping Families and Pets Together with Shoshana Mostoller​​

Interview with Shoshana Mostoller, Director of Programs at My Dog is Home​​

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