People might think they know what the 5 stages of grief are and where they are on the list, but did you know that the model The 5 Stages of Grief created by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969 was actually created through interviews with terminally ill people?
You don't have to have listened to Episode 33 What is Grief? - Episode 1 in this Series on Grief to listen to this episode, but there are some great definitions of grief and stories shared.
In this episode, The Stages are discussed and defined, but there are also more stories shared and practical information about what someone might be experiencing during an illness, and after a death, of a pet.
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The first in a series on grief, in this episode, your host shares personal experiences with grief and provides explanations for 4 types of grief.
If you are struggling, please accept support from these resources or reach out to a therapist or medical doctor.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call 1-800-950-6264
Text 62640
Text or Call 988
It's all confidential and available 24/7
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 for FREE, confidential help over text in English or Spanish.
It is available 24/7.
The third queen of our Summer Series, Claire Walker, shares with us her love for Golden Retrievers and how she plans to have them in her life.
We also talk about our dream of opening a Golden Retriever Farm together.
https://goldendogfarm.com/products/golden-retriever-experience
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One of our favorite Young Ones, Audrey, tells us about how her childhood dogs have improved her life and prepared her for her future.
She also shares how she saved her dog's life from drowning-by-paddleboard!
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We created a Summer Series of episodes with young adults and how dogs have had an impact on their lives.
The world is in good hands with The Young Ones we interview, starting with Delaney.
Delaney shares with us her love for rescue, the challenge of accepting a new adoption after the death of her childhood dog, and the fulfillment of having a dog in her life.
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We talk to Kait Springsdorf of M22 Glen Arbor and Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in downtown Glen Arbor, Michigan, the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Kait shares with us how important being dog friendly, and actually being pet friendly, is to customer service, and the customer experience, within The District.
We talk about how having your dog in their stores, and even on their wine patio and in their kayaks on the Crystal River, improves the lives of everyone - the dogs, the customers, and the staff.
We also talk about what you need to know to bring your dog on one of their kayaking adventures.
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District:
https://crystalriveroutfitters.com/
Includes their Canoe & Kayak Livery - Crystal River Outfitters
The Cyclery Bike Shop
M22 Glen Arbor
and Coastal
After traveling tens of thousands of miles on the road with my dogs, maybe I know a thing or two about what and how to pack, and how to find places to stay and things to do!
Please share any of your suggestions!
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How will you know if it's just old age?
How will you know if your dog is in pain?
How will you know when it's time to talk about euthanization with your vet?
How will you know?
We'll try to help you.
This episode may be a hard listen for some.
And it may be exactly what you need to take care of your dog, the one you love so so much.
Quality of Life Assessments:
https://www.lapoflove.com/quality-of-life-assessment
https://burchcreekanimalhospital.com/files/2023/01/How-Will-I-Know-Its-Time-Brochure-Lap-of-Love.pdf
https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/lap-of-love-quality-of-life-scale.pdf
Earthly After Services of Grief Support and Gifts:
Grief Guide Start Page:
https://form.typeform.com/to/S8lamBxK?typeform-source=earthlyafter.com
Care Pack:
Earthly After Home Page:
We count down the Top 5 Episodes according to listens and comments.
It's been a joyful year of turning this baby podcast into something sweet.
The plan is to continue the fun into 2025!
I've set some goals for My Pack and for The Podcast.
You are a part of it all!
Thank you for being here and for being a Member of The Pack in 2025.
Practical, Thoughtful, and Unique gift ideas for dogs and for the people who love their dogs!
Those of us who love our dogs and love spending time with them often include things on our wish lists that seem like they are gifts for our dogs, but they're also gifts for us.
Here are a few of my favorite things and favorite companies.
I hope they're all helpful!
Leash Systems:
https://www.chewy.com/tuff-mutt-hands-free-bungee-dog-leash/dp/213669
https://www.petsafe.com/product/hands-free-leash/?sku=LSH-HF-BLK
Poop Bags:
Hard Chew Toys:
Car Seat Cover:
Seat Belt and Walking Harness:
https://www.petsafe.com/product/3in1-harness/?sku=3IN1-L-BLACK
Orange Coats:
Backpacks:
Musher's Secret:
Riley's Candles:
https://www.rileyscandles.com/collections/all
Earthly After:
Detezi:
More listener questions, and more host answers, experiences, and opinions.
This time, the questions are about crates, cars, and doggy DNA.
Write a review on Spotify or iTunes and include your questions for future episodes there. We will mention your name and answer your question!
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Your dog can live with Laryngeal Paralysis, and it can be challenging for humans to know what they can do and what they can't do.
In this episode, I share some of my experiences, some of my regrets, and some of our challenges.
There are a few sentences about euthanization and facing loss, but there are a lot of sentences of information, hope and support.
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Los Angeles, CA Mural Artist Colette Stroffolino joins The Dog Pod to share her insights about being a first time dog owner and what loving a dog, and being loved by a dog, has taught her.
Colette learned and loved so much from her first dog Lucie, she wrote a book about her:
"Small Dog, Big Adventures: Meet Lucie - My First Pet Ever!"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34501807-small-dog-big-adventures
Have I taught my dogs to peak around the kitchen island?
Is it a behavior chain I've created?
Is it always me?
Let's learn from Chrissy Messick, owner of The Nature of Animals in Lafayette, Colorado, and host of the podcast The Dogs of Our Lives.
Chrissy talks to The Dog Pod about how to be with our dogs and be curious about them, and how to be fair and less judgmental with our dogs and ourselves.
https://www.theanimalnature.com/
The Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Dog?
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/66ec7fcfbc1d7c432638a1a7
How To Choose A Dog Trainer:
AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training:
Mark Woloweic share with us the joys and challenges of being a Puppy Raiser and Birthing Support Staff through the Leader Dogs for the Blind programs in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Mark also shares great insights into how to fit a dog, and then another dog, and then another dog, into your life, plus how to keep dogs in your life through volunteerism.
Specifics about Puppy Raising for Leader Dogs:
What is Reiki and can it actually help your dog?
Annie Baker Atwood of Red Boots Reiki talks to us about how we can channel energy to our dogs and how it can help us every day.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2mJRFNbd_wh229ue7EF1cvaWJLADKw7J
What I've done.
What I do.
What works for us in our efforts to remain Tick Free Forever!
I share not just what I feed my dogs, but how and why I've fed them what I've fed them throughout our lives together.
There is some discussion of math in the episode as well as some animal behaviors and welfare.
If either of those topics upset you, take care.
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Naomi Pobuda, Communications and Marketing Manager for Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City, Michigan, and I talk about the misconceptions of rescue and the unique supports provided by Cherryland Humane Society to make every adoption successful.
How to connect with, support, and find your best friend at Cherryland Humane Society:
https://www.cherrylandhumane.org/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherrylandhumanesociety
The Thrift Store: