Preceptor Profile - Western University of Health Sciences

Always In Our Hearts: Stories from the WAVE ProgramSashaBy Michelle CoxIt has been especially hard for us losing Sasha, our best friend of14 years. He is now with his good friends Willow and Jacquel, bothof whom he loved very much.Sasha was so special to everyone because he was not the typicalChow Chow that everyone perceives. He loved each of his familymembers, other animals and was a gentle, loving creature that weare blessed to have had time with on this earth.Cancer was first diagnosed in April 2008 in his right anal gland. Itwas removed, and we were blessed to have him for two more yearsbefore this dreadful disease once again reared its ugly head. Hesuffered an episode with vestibular disease three weeks prior tofinding the mass, which had blocked his colon function. He wasthen laid to rest.He is so loved and missed every day. However, we are glad that heis no longer in pain. We miss his beautiful face and loving, giving,outrageous heart. So many kisses are sent his way. Keep prancingand running and be free of what ails you, my friend.Our Eternal Love, Michelle and ShannonThe Willed Body Program for Veterinary Medicine, WAVETHE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE’S REVERENCE FOR LIFE COMMITMENT promises that animals will not be harmed in our teachingprograms. A key element of this commitment is the WAVE (Willed deceased Animals for Veterinary Education) Program, whichreaches out to animal owners to ask that they consider donating their beloved pets’ remains to anatomy and clinical skillseducation at the college (WAVE Program is modeled after the Human Willed Body Program at WesternU). More than 500 deceasedanimals have been donated to the college in the last two years. These special animals are providing a greater quality of educationto future generations of veterinarians.All donations to WAVE must be deceased due to age, serious illness or injury. An animal that has no owner to approve thedonation of its remains will not be accepted. When you know that the death of your beloved pet might be imminent, and you livewithin 40 miles of the college, please ask your veterinarian about donating to WAVE. Your veterinarian may contact Ms. Tami Millerat (909) 469-5597 to make all arrangements.Always in Our Hearts: Stories from the WAVE Program appears as a regular feature in each issue of the Outlook.18