Saying Goodbye to JT and Finding Support in Grief
Joy and Claire discuss travel concerns about altitude sickness for an upcoming Peru trip and past experiences with motion sickness and sleep. The conversation shifts to Joy’s dog JT, who was 14, and the difficult decision to schedule in-home euthanasia after noticing declining mobility. Joy describes the hospice vet process, the peaceful passing, how their other dogs reacted, and choosing private cremation with plans to honor him in Westcliff. They discuss the intensity of pet grief, support from friends, work boundaries, pet loss groups, and the community’s messages and donations to Canine Companions in JT’s name.
03:57 Peru Altitude Worries
06:50 Seasickness and Dramamine
08:26 Sleep Then and Now
11:23 Dog Blanket Antics
12:37 Saying Goodbye to JT
13:33 Senior Dog Decline Signs
18:00 Calling Hospice Vet
21:54 Making the Hard Choice
24:58 Facing the Decline
26:00 No Judgment Decisions
28:47 Quality of Life Tools
32:53 Saying Goodbye at Home
35:25 Support and Work Boundaries
39:25 Why Pet Grief Hits Hard
40:55 Memorial Plans and Support Groups
43:41 Laughing Through the Pain
46:58 Community Thanks and Closing
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