Welcome to "Pet Loss and Divine Healing Podcast." Our compassionate host, Rachel Shirley, shares uplifting and enlightening content from her book, "Pet Loss and Divine Healing," to ease the journey of those dealing with the grief of pet loss.

Join her as she takes an insightful look at navigating this bittersweet journey with grace, dignity, and resilience while acknowledging and honoring your pet's loving legacy.

In this episode, Rachel offers a heartfelt tribute to veterinary professionals. She reads a "love letter," emphasizing their importance and the emotional challenges they face while providing love and care for pets and their families.

This episode reminds us as pet parents about the tireless dedication these professionals provide to our beloved pets and their often-overlooked struggle in their demanding industry.

She shares her words with great respect and admiration, reminding listeners that veterinarians and their teams often bear the brunt of intense emotions during an animal's illness, accident recovery, or end of life. She hopes to illuminate this challenging journey and express sincere gratitude for their incredible work.

An alarmingly high suicide rate within the veterinary profession emphasizes the gravity of the challenges these compassionate professionals face.

Rachel proactively addresses this, expressing her empathy and dedication to support them. Her affirming words aim to make a difference, helping to foster unity, connection, and, ultimately, some peace amidst these challenges.

This episode presents an intimate glance into Rachel's thought process during her book-writing endeavors, taking listeners on an emotional journey of empathy and understanding.

Rachel signs off with a reminder to listeners about the enduring love and value they hold, encouraging them to take care of themselves, as she promises to return with more comforting insights in this shared journey of pet loss and healing.