Friday, October 15, 2010

Something to make you laugh....

As most of you know, I work in a veterinary clinic.  Everyday is a different day.  Each day something new happens to open your eyes.... I thought I would share some of the most memorable moments on my blog.  

I have a class this term that is called  Social Perspectives on Death and Dying.  We discuss death and we had to write about a death that had left an impact on us.  I chose to write about a dog that passed away in our office.  We have a client whose dog was very ill.  The humane thing to do at this point was euthanasia.  We are fortunate with our pets that when they don't have quality of life, we can  help them not to suffer, unlike our human family and friends.  This particular patient has reached that point and the owner opted for euthanasia.  After the euthanasia was finished, the client requested to have a little service devoted to the animal in our office.  Of course, we said that would be fine...... And fine it was..... The client had some Sage and Sacred Tobacco that she lit and waved it all over the room.   Pretty soon the smell from the office was quite evident that something was burning..... I recognized the smell.  The client chanted  and waved the "sacred tobacco" over the dog and finished the ritual.  They left and I told the Dr. that I knew why that tobacco was sacred.  I'll not go on with the rest, but I am sure all of you can read between the lines... What a day.... Talk about being "High" on life... 

Live freely, Love freely,  Share the love...

I wish you all a great weekend...

2 comments:

  1. Ha, ha, ha. Ginger. Maybe the dog was used to this wacky tabacky and the owner just wanted him to rest easy. :-)

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  2. Hello Ginger, what an interesting experience that would have been. Thats actually kind of funny in a way, not trying to be rude, but I am sure that that is something that you will remember for a long time. I work in the hospital here where I live and it is a Chatholic based hospita, basically it is respectful of others and their religious beliefs. There are so many thing in which people do for their friends and family members whether they are going to pass or have already. This is amuzing to me because it is a pet, but I guess to some pets are just liek family. Nice story, thank you for sharing.

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