Veterinary Visionaries Collaboration Forms a United Front for a Post-COVID World
[Lakewood, Colorado—February 25, 2021]—A large number of veterinary associations have started a new collaboration called Veterinary Visionaries to bring their collective memberships together to share ideas, co-create solutions, and unify our industry’s approach to...
In the Sanctuary of Animals – Honoring God’s Creatures through Ritual and Relationship
"As the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) puts it, hospice care for pets is “an alternative to premature euthanasia and… an alternative to prolonged suffering which can result either from isolating an animal in intensive care or...
Lizzie – The Best Dog Ever.
It was a call that came into 4 Paws Farewell. Meg and Bill Clontz knew it was time for their beloved girl, Lizzie. “Meg and Bill Clontz clearly adored their beloved Lizzie girl. They bravely made the generous choice to release Lizzie when her quality of life had...
The Veterinarians Working to Provide Hospice Care for Pets: Expert Interview
"As the field continues to grow, my hope is that more and more within the veterinary industry will come to appreciate the profound benefits that exceptional end-of-life care provides to the human-animal bond and the healing process." - Dr. Tyler Carmack, President of...
Honoring Dr. Amir Shanan, the IAAHPC Founder and Visionary
Honoring Dr. Amir Shanan, the IAAHPC Founder and Visionary As founder of the IAAHPC, Dr. Amir Shanan has been the driving force behind the launch, mission, and vision of the association. Quiet, yet powerful and introspective, he truly has established a strong...
Dr. Winnick, Raika, and the Pet Memorial Program
By Coleen Ellis Dr. Jenn Winnick is with Peaceful Pathways Veterinary Services in the San Francisco bay area. She grew up surrounded by animals, from dogs and cats to hamsters and horses. Inspired by the constant, unconditional love they gave, her life journey began...