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The Pet Loss Companion

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 [email protected] and [email protected]. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dch Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - #101 "He Got Me Through the Worst Times of My Life."
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02/03/23 • 29 min

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)

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 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

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent to us by Rachel, who lost her dog, Trapper, at a young age due to a genetically linked disease and Carolyn, whose dog, Spicey Brown, shared her life for many years and through a host of life transitions.

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 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 (March 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

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and discuss stories from audience members Michael and Jessica that raise important questions for all who are grieving. One point we'll discuss is how the death of a pet may cause us to become extraordinarily worried about the health of our surviving pets.

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 facilitated by Ken (Jan 10th 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.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - #100 "Our Souls Were Knit Together." Sarah and Fozzy's Story
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01/26/23 • 41 min

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sarah's compelling story about her relationship with her dog, Fozzy, including a detailed description of how Sarah and her husband planned for Fozzy's gentle transition, and the reassuring sign that Sarah received immediately thereafter.

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 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.

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Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Susan's story about the tragic loss of her family's dog and how this affected Susan and her husband's relationship.

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 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.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Monica's letter to her beloved Kodi and Sarah and Jax's story about caring for one another through thick and thin.

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 facilitated by Ken (Jan 10th 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.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - #134 When We Lose A Young Animal Companion
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10/12/23 • 29 min

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Rifal and Kaja whose beloved cats were in the prime of their lives when they became ill and died.

Reach Ken at [email protected]; Nancy at [email protected]

We are happy to announce our affiliation with Bereave, a company that offers beautifully crafted granite pet memorial plaques. When you purchase one of their plaques using the link that follows you are also supporting our podcast. https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2399618&u=3798931&m=141340&urllink=&afftrack=

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 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 (November 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

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - #94 Grief Does Not Destroy Us

#94 Grief Does Not Destroy Us

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12/15/22 • 29 min

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and discuss stories from audience members Anna and Deydriger that raise important questions for all who are grieving.

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 (Jan 10th 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.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - # 93 "A Miracle Ending to Her Life on Earth"
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12/08/22 • 33 min

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share two stories from audience members. The first, from Kara about her beloved Cairn terrier, Frankie, is about how Kara is beginning to move beyond the self-blame she's been struggling with. The second, from Brittany about her "first baby," Mia, a King Charles Spaniel, describes the transcendent moment of Mia's passing from this life.

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): 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.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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The Pet Loss Companion - #154 My Greatest Love, My Shadow, My Heart
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03/07/24 • 26 min

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 [email protected]; Nancy at [email protected]

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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) We are happy to announce our affiliation with Bereave, a company that offers beautifully crafted granite pet memorial plaques. When you purchase one of their plaques using the link that follows you are also supporting our podcast. https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2399618&u=3798931&m=141340&urllink=&afftrack= 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 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 (March 12th at 6 pm ET)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss 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

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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How many episodes does The Pet Loss Companion have?

The Pet Loss Companion currently has 187 episodes available.

What topics does The Pet Loss Companion cover?

The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Pet Loss Companion?

The episode title '#101 "He Got Me Through the Worst Times of My Life."' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Pet Loss Companion?

The average episode length on The Pet Loss Companion is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Pet Loss Companion released?

Episodes of The Pet Loss Companion are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Pet Loss Companion?

The first episode of The Pet Loss Companion was released on Dec 14, 2020.

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