Dr. Jessica H. Smith – People often ask me how I deal with doing euthanasias. To be honest I cry, I worry and I take a piece of the experience home with me every time. I think the loss of a loved one is one of those journeys we all must go through even if we don’t want to. Fortunately, there is a light at the end of even the most difficult journey. Having gone through loosing my own beloved four legged kids; some to old age, others to cancer and some to tragedy, I understand the painful heartache that comes with each loss.