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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

00:26:54

#279 "The Worst Pain I Experienced in My Life"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/10/08

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melinda's story about her beloved dog, Jerry, and Melissa's story about her beloved dog, Scout. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:30:18

#278 "Pets Have Been My Anchors My Entire Life"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/10/01

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melissa's story about her beloved rabbit, Boopy, and cat, Popcorn, and Sarah's story about her beloved dog, Biffle. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion

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00:31:38

#277 "It Wasn't Rational or Logical. Love Often Isn't."

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/09/24

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nimcy's story about her beloved dog, Bruno.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:30:56

#276 "We Would Have to Put Him Down if We Could Not...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/09/17

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Regina's story about her beloved dog, Hawk, and Angela's story about her beloved dog, Piper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:22:59

#275 "I am Terrified of Losing Her"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/09/10

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Penny's story about her beloved dogs, Brody and Emmy, and Julie's story about her beloved dog, Lucy. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:27:30

#274 Bracing for Loss/Hoping for Peace

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/09/03

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nadeja's story about her beloved dog, Lady, and Keven's story about his beloved dog, Pepper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:27:16

#273 "I Will Carry You With Me Forever"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/08/27

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Toni's story about her beloved poodle, Louie, and Christina's story about her beloved Chihuahua, Bowie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook)

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00:24:32

#272 "Each of Them Deserves a Story"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/08/13

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Eyal's story about a number of cats that have been part of his life and Liz's story about her beloved dog, Dayo. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion

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00:29:40

#271 "You Can't Just Talk To Anyone About This Loss"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/08/06

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Joni 's story about her family's beloved dog, Cooper, and Ingrid's story about her family's beloved dog, Simba. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss

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00:29:12

#270 Anticipatory Grief Is So Hard

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/07/30

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jo's story about her beloved dog and Paul's story about his beloved dog, Jack. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:24:39

#269 "He Was Always There"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/07/23

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kristen's story about her beloved dog, Annie, and Cassie's story about here beloved dog, Benson.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:30:15

#268 "The House Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/07/16

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kara's story about her beloved dog, Koda.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:26:58

#267 "Nothing Could Prepare Me For This"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/07/09

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Debbie's story about her beloved dog, Molly.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:31:53

#266 A Conversation on Guilt

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/07/02

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories and thoughts about the guilt that is so often a part of grief. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:27:26

#265 "Writing This Was Very Therapeutic"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/06/25

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Anna's story about her beloved cat, B, and Ebonee's letter about her beloved dog, Benji. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:29:34

#264 "Why Do I Feel a Sense of Relief?"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/06/18

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Paige's story about her beloved dog, Parker.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:24:55

#263 "How can I help my six-year-old son if I cannot...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/06/11

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Krislynn's story about her beloved cat, Alastair.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:24:14

#262 In A Moment of Inattention

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/06/04

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sharin's story about her beloved Yorkie.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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00:35:22

#261 "He Was My Constant During A Time Of Turmoil"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/05/28

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Julianna's story about her beloved dog Griffyn and Errity's story about her beloved dog Takuma.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on

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00:30:42

#260 "She Has Taught Me How To Live And Love In Grief"

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2026/05/21

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nerissa's story about her beloved goat, Sparkle. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...The Pet Loss Companion (Audiobook) on Audible:

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