Sacred Gifts of a Short Life: Uncovering the Wisdom of Our Pets End of Life Journeys, Paperback/Elizabeth Ann Fernandez

Sacred Gifts of a Short Life: Uncovering the Wisdom of Our Pets End of Life Journeys, Paperback/Elizabeth Ann Fernandez

An publicare
2018
Nr. Pagini
154
ISBN
9780692190531

Descriere

"Sacred Gifts of a Short Life," a 152 page publication, chronicles the end of life journeys of several of Dr. Liz's patients in a way that allows us all to see death from the perspective of both profound sadness, and precious sacredness. Sacred Gifts of a Short Life takes us on an exploration of some of the difficult questions surrounding the end of life journeys of our furry loved ones. Honest, pragmatic, compassionate, empowering and refreshing, it answers questions such as: Is it time? Is surgery the best option? How do I know if my loved one is suffering? Am I selfish? Does my loved one have any quality of life? What right do I have to take a life?Through real life examples, readers are inspired and guided to trust the "inner knowing," and are invited to look beyond the ideas of right and wrong, recognizing that each decision must be based on the exact circumstances in the moment. One of the most profound gifts our pets offer us is an invitation for us to acknowledge death, embrace it, dance with it, live with it and ultimately die into it. Sacred Gifts of a Short Life gives us the tools to navigate this very personal journey. For those in the veterinary profession, those working with rescue organizations or within any other animal support field, death is seen up close and often. Without a good relationship with death, this can take a toll on ones psyche. Sacred Gifts of a Short Life is an invitation to approach life in a way that allows us to open to a healthy and sustainable relationship the mortality of others and also ourselves. In celebration of our furry loved ones, those non profits who work in support of them, and those who dedicate themselves through non profit endeavors to supporting anyone negotiating these uncharted waters into formlessness, Sacred Gifts of a Short Life is intended to be used as an instrument to champion their efforts. Animal lovers, veterinary professionals and those who work in grief counseling and bereavement have shared how profoundl

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