The Pet Loss Companion

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share a story sent to us by Jana and her daughter, Deanna, about Deanna's beloved dog, Diesel. Diesel meant the world to Deanna and helped her through some very rough times. We'll also share another story, this one from Megan, about her much loved Basset hound, Maggie.

To support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

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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...

To subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)

To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (Feb 14th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html

This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.

For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Jack's story about Diesel, his beloved dog. We'll also share Kristen's email about the wise ways that she and her family are approaching the holidays this year, the second year after losing their beloved cat, Bella.

We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. When you send us a personal story please mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.

To support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

To support this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support

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...

To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group (Dec 13th at 6 pm ET) facilitated by Ken.: https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html

This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.

Technical resource for feline kidney disease https://felinecrf.org/index.htm

Support group https://tanyackd.groups.io/g/support

Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the importance of the bond we forge with our animal companions and the ways that that bond adds to our health and wellbeing. Please note that we're sharing this recorded program outside of our usual Thurs schedule because of our vacations this month. We'll post our next episode after our live 6pm ET broadcast on September 9th.

We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].

The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon

This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org..

With great sadness, Ken dedicates this episode to the memory of Abigail, who passed away only hours after this recording was made. Abigail, a soulful 16-year-old Chihuahua, was the beloved family member of Ken and his husband Tim. May she awaken into a beautiful new life. Blessed be.

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about loss as an essential part of the human experience.

We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. 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 Amazon

This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.

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 [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. 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 Companion (book) on Amazon

This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.