Episode 506. Pet Care and People Care with Dr Kwane Stewart

Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta

If you’ve ever had a pet, you felt the profound connection you have with them. Cat, dog, bird, you love your pet, and you want them to live happily. Pet care is a two-way thing — they love you just as much as you love them. And if we can care for animals, we can care for each other too.On this episode of the Radically Loved Podcast, we interview Dr Kwane Stewart, a 25-year practicing veterinarian who shares his journey of becoming the "street vet" after working at a shelter. Their journey highlights why we should always appreciate our loved ones — people and pets alike. Dr Kwane tells his stories of inspiration, kindness, and pet care.If you’re someone who advocates for better pet care and loves animals, this episode is for you.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Discover a vet’s eye view into pet care and what it’s like in an animal shelter.
2. Learn how and why we should empathize with all people, especially the homeless.
3. Understand when euthanasia for your pet is an act of love.

Resources

• American Humane: https://www.americanhumane.org/
• Fear Free Pets: https://fearfreepets.com/

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Episode Highlights[02:40] How Kwane Became “The Street Vet”[10:43] Solving the Problem of Homelessness[16:02] It’s Not About Breed[20:21] True Empathetic Pet Care[31:06] The Hardest Journey: Euthanasia[34:25] How Kwane Feels Radically Loved