Grief in The Herd

Published: May 7, 2022, 5:17 a.m.

In this podcast we discuss grief in the herd. Please be aware that we talk about different methods of euthanasia, the ethics of training for euthanasia and our observations of the herds that we live and work with that have witnessed a loss of a herd member.  Some listeners may struggle with some content, so please listen in a safe space and when you are ready.  We are hoping that this podcast is helpful in some way to our listeners. Preparation is great and important if we have the opportunity but sometimes things happen quickly and/or out of our control, this podcast may offer some help, assistance and guidance with tips on how to support the remaining herd members, remember wherever there is attachment there is loss, this will include you too, so take things easy and be kind to yourself and your animal family.  Every individual owns their own thoughts and feelings, healing doesn't happen in a straight line and will be different for everyone, supporting each other and the animals that we interact with can help us and them heal.  If you have a professional individual that you trust to help be with you when the time has come and is in an area that we haven't mentioned, please post in the comments, this could be a great help to someone else.