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PODCAST

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

00:28:54

#170 When Your Loss Is From The Decision to Rehome...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/07/11

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with Charly Stoever about how they decided that the best interest of their cat, Luna, would be served by rehoming her. We'll talk about how this kind of loss is similar to and different from others. Charly Stoever (they/he) is a nonbinary latinx money coach, speaker, and host of the Unicorn Millionaire Podcast. They’re helping LGBTQ+/BIPOC twerk their way to early retirement. They're a formerly

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00:26:26

#169 "He Was Our Little Shadow"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/06/27

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Marisa's story about her beloved Yorkie, Pims, along with updates from other audience members. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also

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00:29:46

#168 A Conversation with E.B. Bartels, Author of Good...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/06/20

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with E.B. Bartels, author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter.E.B. Bartels is a nonfiction writer, a former Newtonville Books bookseller, and a GrubStreet instructor, with a BA from Wellesley College and an MFA from Columbia University. Her writing has appeared in Slate, Salon, Literary Hub, WBUR, Catapult, Electric Literature, The Believer, and The Rumpus, among others. She is the

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00:27:52

#167 "Letting Him Go Today Was The Hardest Decision...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/06/06

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Danielle's story about her beloved dog, Nilla, and Tara's story about her beloved dog, Indy.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also

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00:37:20

#166 "My Life Changed Forever When BooBoo Arrived"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/05/30

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kate's story about her beloved dog, BooBoo. BooBoo's memorial video: https://vimeo.com/935683659?share=copy Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee

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00:29:00

#165 Comments/Short Stories from Audience Members

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/05/23

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we try out a new episode format that we'll be featuring periodically. In this episode we'll share comments and short stories that audience members have posted on our YouTube channel. Soon we'll also be debuting another episode format in which we'll answer questions sent to us via email about loss, healing, and our own personal experiences.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at

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00:35:44

#164 "What is a Mother Whose Children Have All Died?"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/05/16

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jill's story about her beloved cat, Remy, and Jeri's story about the tragic loss of her beloved kitten to an accident. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee

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00:35:46

#163 "Every Decision I Made, Every Effort, Was Driven...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/05/09

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kaori's story about her beloved mastiff, Khan, and Kate's story about her beloved puggle, Coco. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may

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00:34:34

#162 "Every Single Day . . . I Told Her I Loved Her...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/05/02

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Chandra's story about her beloved Chihuaha-mix, Qwerty. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also support our work on this podcast with a

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00:26:16

#161 "He Was My Home and My Family"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/04/25

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Vivian's story about her beloved Alaskan Klee Kai, Kyo, and Lesli's story about her beloved Cocker Spaniel, Rusty. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee

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00:38:20

#160 Dr. Caitlin Vaugh Interviewing Nancy and Ken

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/04/17

Nancy and I are sharing this pre-recorded video because Ken's travel plans make it impossible to do a live broadcast on Thurs 4/18. The tables are turned in this episode as it is Nancy and Ken who are being interviewed. The interviewer is Dr. Caitlin Vaughn, a veterinarian who has also earned her Veterinary Human Support Certificate from the University of Tennessee's social work program. Our discussion focuses on helping veterinary professionals with the human aspects of their work. We focus

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00:30:49

#159 A Conversation with Dr. Karen Fine, Author of...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/04/11

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with Dr. Karen Fine, author of "The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality." We love this book and can't wait to speak with Dr. Fine!Dr. Karen Fine is a holistic veterinarian who is fascinated by the relationships between animals and their people. She is an associate veterinarian at Central Animal Hospital in Leominster,

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00:33:54

#158 "Since the First Days We Knew He Was Our Whole...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/04/04

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Ulises' story about his beloved Shih Tzu, and Meli's story about her beloved cat. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also support our

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00:32:34

#157 "I Want To Stay in My Despair To Be Closer to Him"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/03/28

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Laura's story about her beloved pug, Mozzie, and Alyssa's story about her beloved dog, Pompom. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also

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00:26:22

#156 Saying Goodbye to Our Sunshine Bear

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/03/21

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share D and M's story about their beloved labradoodle, Ollie, and Rachel's story about her beloved French bulldog, Buster. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee

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00:31:19

#155 A Conversation with Author and Animal Companion...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/03/14

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with author/companion animal advocate Kathy Finley:Kathy Finley is a lifelong animal lover. She spent her professional life working in the nonprofit sector. Now retired, she spends her time writing and advocating for animals. She writes for several blogs (including her own on her website -kathyfinley.com) and has recently published a book which has won several awards including three from the International

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00:26:56

#154 My Greatest Love, My Shadow, My Heart

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/03/07

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Stacey's story about her beloved silver Labrador retriever, Danko. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also support our work on this podcast

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00:28:32

#153 "Chris and I Have Our Own Way of Grieving But We...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/02/29

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Lisa's story about her beloved cats, Mario and Luigi. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com (a $5/month subscription fee applies). You may also support our work on this podcast with a

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00:29:17

#152 A Conversation with Pet Loss Doula Angela Shook

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/02/22

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with Pet Loss Doula Angela Shook.Angela is an end-of-life doula, Hospice volunteer and the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She served on The NEDA board from 2018 to 2022 and has earned the NEDA Proficiency Badge. She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program, UVM Companion Animal Certificate Program, INELDA and LifeSpan Doulas as

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00:32:28

#151 "Matty Gave Me a Sense of Family, Love and Warmth."

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2024/02/15

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Shohreh's story about her beloved cat, Matty, and Freda's story about her beloved lineolated parakeet (or Linnie), Peanut. The Pet loss Companion program recently surpassed 1000 followers on Spotify, is nearing 900 subscribers on YouTube, and Feedspot.com has selected The Pet Loss Companion as the first of its top 4 podcasts on pet loss and healing (https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_loss_podcasts/)

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