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.

Pet Loss Grief Explained

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