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The Pet Loss Companion

Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez

Hosted by family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when we share our lives with beloved pets. Contact us at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

00:30:51

#55 A Conversation with Veterinarian and Author...

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2022/02/03

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we talk with special guest Dr. Joanne Lefebvre Connolly. Dr. Connolly is a veterinarian and author who specializes in in-home end-of-life care and euthanasia. She is the author of two books, Animal Teachings 1 and Animal Teachings 2, which empower families and their pets to live better and also prepare for a peaceful and dignified passing. Learn more about Dr. Connolly at hayleysangels.com. We welcome your comments,

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00:28:59

#54 When Grief Seems Endless

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2022/01/27

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the fear expressed by many people that their deep feelings of grief will never lessen, that they will perhaps never feel emotionally stable again. We'll share thoughts on this concern and talk about how thinking about grief as having an "ending" may not be the most helpful way to understand it. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at

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00:26:17

#53 Finding Inspiration in Our Animal Companions'...

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2022/01/20

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio. We'll share a listener's story about their dog, who was born in torturous circumstances, triumphed over the resulting trauma, and went on to inspire those whose lives he touched. We'll talk about how each of us may find inspiration in the relationships we forge with our pets and the life stories they leave to us. To learn more about the story shared by a listener see this article. We welcome your comments, questions

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00:30:56

#52 Conversation with Zan Ottaway, Animal Communicator

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2022/01/13

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with animal communicator Zan Ottaway (zanottaway.com). We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode. To support this podcast The Pet Loss Companion (book) on

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00:29:57

#51 Grief and Mental Illness

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2022/01/06

One in five Americans lives with a mental illness and depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez on Thurs 1/6 at 6pm ET for a conversation about how grief differs from depression and other forms of mental illness. We'll also discuss the challenges of grieving the loss of a beloved pet when one also lives with a mental illness. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can

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00:31:53

#50 What We May Learn From Our Grief

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2021/12/30

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation sparked by a listener's note about the way her grief awakened in her vital thoughts, feelings, and questions. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode. Support

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00:29:08

#49 Your Holiday Self-Care Practices and More

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2021/12/17

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation in which we'll share some of our listeners holiday time self-care practices and some of our own as well. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode. The Pet Loss

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00:30:28

#48 When We Lose A Pet Who Was Our Emotional Oasis

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2021/12/09

We've been hearing from listeners who describe the animal companion they've lost as their "super hero," "the most cherished gift of my life," and ""the glue that holds me together." Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation that explores the depth of relationship that these and many other people experience with their animal companions and recommendations for moving forward after we lose them. We welcome your comments, questions and

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00:30:45

#47 When It's Time to Adopt Again, When Therapists...

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2021/12/02

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation featuring listeners' stories about the challenges involved with finding the right time to adopt again, connecting with a helpful therapist, and other matters. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with

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00:29:49

# 46 Losing a Very Young Pet, Sudden Death, & Other...

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2021/11/18

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the pain of losing a very young pet, the sudden unexpected death of a pet thought to be in good health, and other matters related to grief and healing. We'll share stories from the audience members who suggested these topics. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss

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00:29:36

#45 When We're Grieving During the Holidays

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2021/11/11

When we're grief-stricken over the holidays we face a special set of challenges. Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation on caring for ourselves and helping those close to us who are grieving at a time of year when most people are celebrating. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on

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00:29:08

#44 You Are Not Alone--The Common Features of Our...

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2021/11/04

While we respond to each of our losses in a uniquely personal way, it can be comforting to note the many commonalities in our experiences. Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation that we hope will help you feel less alone in your grief. During today's discussion we'll share illustrative examples from a listener's story and our own. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at

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00:30:35

#43 When People Who are Close to Us Don't Understand

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2021/10/28

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about how to manage when someone close to us doesn't understand what we're going through. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon Ken will be reading from The Pet Loss Companion and facilitating a zoom discussion on pet loss and healing in

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00:31:06

#42 Is Grief Different When a Veterinarian Loses...

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2021/10/21

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation that begins with discussion of an email from a veterinarian who recently lost her beloved dog. Nancy then introduces her newest family member and we talk about the pros, cons, and real life experiences of adopting a new animal companion shortly after loss. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at

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00:31:06

#41 When Our Pet's Death Causes Great Anxiety About...

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2021/10/14

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation sparked by an audience member's story and question. We'll talk about how the death of a pet can heighten our anxiety about the health of our surviving pets and strategies for addressing this. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This program

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00:29:08

#40 A Language Beyond Words: How We and Our Animal...

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2021/10/07

Do you talk with your pets? Of course you do! Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the soulful, intuitive ways that we and our dogs, cats, horses, parrots, rabbits, and other non-human family members communicate. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This program is a

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00:30:52

#39 "How Can I Keep the Memory of My Pet Alive?" and...

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2021/09/30

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation that responds to recent listener questions about how we can keep the memory of our pet alive, how to manage our grief when a freak accident claims the life or a young animal companion, and more. As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This

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00:32:36

#38 Communicating with Our Deceased Pets

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2021/09/23

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about communicating with our deceased pets. We'll share stories of contact made directly by those who have lost beloved animal companions, including Nancy and Ken, as well as messages received through professional communicators. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion

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00:30:11

#37 When Euthanasia Means Losing Your Work Partner...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/09/16

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about euthanasia in special circumstances, such as when the decision to euthanize means the end of a relationship with a canine work partner or personal service provider. We'll also touch upon other extraordinary situations, such as when euthanasia is mandated by a court decision. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and

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00:31:41

#36 Letting Go of the Would'ves, Could'ves, and...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/09/09

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a look at the misgivings, regrets, and afterthoughts so common after the loss of a beloved animal companion. We'll share thoughts on how to live with these common features of grief. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society

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