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Karen Fine

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I am a holistic veterinarian who writes about the human-animal bond, holistic veterinary medicine, pet loss, grief, and narrative medicine. I practice small animal medicine in Central Massachusetts. I enjoy walking my dogs, eating chocolate, reading, and writing.

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Karen Fine Aside from sometimes working in my pajamas with my animals around me, it's knowing that you are connecting with other people through words, which feel…moreAside from sometimes working in my pajamas with my animals around me, it's knowing that you are connecting with other people through words, which feels like both an ancient pursuit and a huge responsibility. The first time I got paid for writing (for an article for a veterinary magazine), I used the money to buy earrings and a necklace at a craft fair. It felt like a special way to earn money and I wanted to commemorate that with something unique.(less)

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Karen Fine My first advice is to read! Reading helps you learn how to tell stories and how to edit your what you write. Find a writing community, whether online,…moreMy first advice is to read! Reading helps you learn how to tell stories and how to edit your what you write. Find a writing community, whether online, IRL, or both. Carry a little notebook to jot down ideas. And finally, just write - get your thoughts down on paper or screen without worrying about them sounding perfect; you can always edit later!(less)

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	The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,689 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Sometimes, this human-animal love is present in our lives but not central. We may have busy lives in which our pets are just a part. Perhaps we don’t think of them as a fundamental presence, but they are there, as solid and reliable as a comfortable chair to sink into at the end of each day. Our pets bear witness to the intimate, everyday details of our daily existence, weaving and threading their own personalities into our lives and households. With them, we are home. When they are gone, we feel their absence deeply.”
― Karen Fine, The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality

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“I often wish I could go back in time and tell my young, anxious self that my dreams weren't in vain and my sorrows weren't permanent. I can't do that, but I can do something better. I can tell you that teachers are all around to help you; with four legs or two or eight or even none; some with internal skeletons, some without. All you have to do is recognize them as teachers and be ready to hear their truths.”
― Sy Montgomery, How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals

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