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The Boston Globe
A better way for your pet to die
The Boston Globe
A better way for your pet to die
This article inspired our film! It details Betsy's practice as an end-of-life vet through the stories of multiple families who have used her services, and provides key background information about increased pet ownership in the US correlating to the Covid-19 pandemic and veterinarian mental health. Read the full article here.
Compassion & Choices
A history of advocacy for dignity in death
Compassion & Choices
A history of advocacy for dignity in death
The first “right to die” bill appeared in Florida in 1967. It did not pass. Today, 13 states and D.C. have legalized Medical Aid In Dying. See the full timeline here.
British Veterinary Association
How pet parents experience pet euthanasia
British Veterinary Association
How pet parents experience pet euthanasia
A 2020 study published in Veterinary Record breaks into a rarely-researched question of how pet owners respond after experiencing euthanizing a pet. Survey participants had a high level of satisfaction with the euthanasia process, and those who were satisfied with emotional support provided by veterinarians were likely to report overall satisfaction. The study concludes with recommendations for best practices in pet euthanasia, like standardizing procedures, reassuring pet owners, and following up with grief resources.
American Animal Hospital Association
A case for “family health” to include pets under a One Health initiative
American Animal Hospital Association
A case for “family health” to include pets under a One Health initiative
In 2025, the American Animal Hospital Association introduced guidelines for increased communication and collaboration between human and animal medical services. The AAHA encourages medical professionals across veterinary and human disciplines to communicate, especially in the context of family medicine, and recognizes the connections between animal and human health in our larger ecosystem. The “One Health” approach considers a wide variety of factors that influence health in a family, like food and economic insecurity, mental health, zoonotic disease, and more. While not explicitly about euthanasia, this call for partnership illuminates the link between human and animal health, and underlines our questions about dignity in death.
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