Do Dogs Go to Heaven? A Catholic Priest Explains Heaven, Pet Loss & Euthanasia w/ Father Andrew

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, and Allie welcome Father Andrew Morand to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about faith, veterinary medicine, and the relationship between humans and animals!Do animals have souls? Do our pets go to heaven? Is euthanasia morally wrong? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions the ladies explore with Father Andrew as they dive into the intersection of religion and veterinary medicine.Join the conversation as they discuss the emotional weight of pet euthanasia, navigating grief and loss, understanding animal suffering, and how faith can influence the difficult decisions veterinarians and pet owners face every day.You won't want to miss this one!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtableTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro and Meet Father Andrew04:40 How Animals Shape Our Spiritual Lives08:44 Do Pets Have Souls?14:12 Will I See My Pet Again?18:18 Balaam’s Donkey and Animals in the New Creation21:04 What to Tell a Child Asking “Is My Dog in Heaven?”25:24 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Pets?29:39 Euthanasia, Guilt, and Stewardship33:03 What the Catechism Says About Animals39:20 When a Client Asks to Euthanize Too Soon43:30 Living Your Faith at Work50:10 Pricing, Giver Syndrome, Compassion Fatigue, and Self-Care01:02:48 Moving Between Rooms: Handwashing, Prayer, and Box Breathing01:12:33 Signs After a Pet Passes: Butterflies and Cardinals01:16:15 Outro