Podcasts, Press Features and Guest Writing on Ageing Pet Care
Over the years, I've been invited to share my work on ageing and palliative pet care across podcasts, guest articles and press features. Here's where you can find it all in one place.
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Sieske Valk discusses some of the considerations for Veterinary Nurses and the wider team when encountering clients with pets nearing the end of their lives.
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When considering our role in a pet’s life and their specific needs, Sieske came to the conclusion that equating a pet with a child isn’t the same as the strong and unique connection we can experience with our companion animal housemates.
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Sustainability, diversity and personal growth in veterinary business – Sieske Valk talks about workplace values.
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Palliative care and staff well-being: an interview with Autumn Animals founder, Sieske Valk.
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How do I face the end of my pet's life with love?
Today we're talking to Sieske Valk about the difficult, and often avoided part of pet ownership - the end of their life.
We discuss:
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Why is it so hard for people to end the life of their pet?
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What happens when we give attention to the end of a pet’s life?
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In this episode, Anthony and Sieske discuss the importance of end-of-life care and the human-animal bond. Sieske emphasises the need for quality-of-life assessments and early conversations about a pet's well-being.
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Caffeinators, grab your passports because we're going back across the pond!
We discuss what hospice and palliative care look like both in the UK and the US, and how as a profession we aren't meeting these needs. Don't miss this one!
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To everything, there is a season: End-of-Life Doula work
Topics covered in this episode:​
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How Autumn Animals helps both pets and their families
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The training that goes into being a quality-of-life doula
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Prioritizing safety in the mobile veterinary community
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Exploring Autumn Animals: An interview with Sieske Valk
Sieske and Laura talk about slowing down with dogs, her dog walking business, Autumn Animals and caring for dogs in their 'Autumn' time of life, the effect of lockdown on humans and our canine friends, and more!
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How to help people by working with animals.
Rebecca Leppard and Sieske Valk talk about:
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Building a business in the UK as a foreigner
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Jumping into entrepreneurship by networking
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The struggle women have in pricing their services
If you're a podcast host, journalist, or organisation interested in featuring my work, or you're a caregiver who'd like to talk about your own pet's care, I'd love to hear from you.