grief The Death of Ivan Ilyich's Cat Ivan Ilyich's cat had a most simple and ordinary life. Which was a good thing, because he was a cat, after all. But his death–his death–was most terrible. In all fact, things had started off quite differently. You see, I (Ivan Ilyich, that is) had brought
stories It's Me, Your Neighborhood Squirrel Ain't no party like a squirrel party, and it's gonna be nuts!
grief Let's Be Honest This must be terrible for you, I'm so sorry. I have some guesses about how you're feeling: anxious, fearful, lost, pained. I would be too, if I were in your situation. Trust me, if it was in my power to change these circumstances, I would. But
stories The Auklet Off the coast of San Francisco there's a small, rocky island with a very old lighthouse. Years ago, I spent some time there as a field intern. It's only accessible via a ride on both inflatable skiff (through shark-infested waters), then a vertical lift on
veterinary medicine The Comfort Room Experience the poignant reflections of a veterinarian, navigating the delicate balance between life and death, love and grief
veterinary medicine The Sanderling The story of trials and tribulations of a grueling veterinary internship on Long Island, culminating in a moment of acceptance and peace on the beach
veterinary medicine CPR in GP Unexpected CPR on a seemingly healthy cat in a GP setting emphasizes compassion and comfort amidst emotional challenges for all involved
opinion On Perfection (and Rambling) Welcome to Sasquatch Paw, where I dump my creative overflow as a vet-illustrator who loves the ocean, sasquatch, and more
