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The Pet Loss Companion#198 "The Images That Loom Largest Are Those Last Ones"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Dawn's story about her beloved dog, Zoee, and Marion's story about her beloved cat, Bandit.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.comA 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...2025-02-1428 minThe Pet Loss Companion#197 Your CommentsJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share and respond to recent comments from YouTube 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 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...2025-02-0731 minThe Pet Loss Companion#196 Challenges That Often Arise After LossJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Leslie's update on adopting again and a concern linked to her previous loss. We'll discuss the issue Leslie raises along with some of the other common questions and concerns that follow the loss of a beloved animal companion.
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...2025-01-3129 minThe Pet Loss Companion#195 "I...Saw Her...Like a Hologram Image"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Celeste's story about her beloved dog, Ralphie, and Julie's story about her beloved dog, Roxy.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US...2025-01-2429 minThe Pet Loss Companion#194 "I Had Her for 8 Years Loved Her So Completely"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Yvette's story about her beloved cat, Cleo, and an update from Laura, whose story about her dog, Mozzie, we shared in March of last year.
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...2025-01-1727 minThe Pet Loss Companion# 193 "I Was Robbed of So Many More Years with Her"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Christina's story about her beloved dog, Mango.
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 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...2025-01-1029 minThe Pet Loss Companion#192 Audience Members' CommentsJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share and discuss some of our audience members' comments.
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 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 announc...2025-01-0329 minThe Pet Loss Companion#191 "He Was My Everything"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Martina's story about her beloved dog, Rex.
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 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...2024-12-2725 minThe Pet Loss Companion#190 Grief During the HolidaysJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share thoughts and recommendations on navigating the holidays when we're grieving.
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sarah's story about her beloved dog, Smidge, and Nadia's story about her beloved cat, Harlow.
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...2024-12-2027 minThe Pet Loss Companion#189 "I Think We're All Blaming Ourselves"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sarah's story about her beloved dog, Smidge, and Nadia's story about her beloved cat, Harlow.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US...2024-12-1329 minThe Pet Loss Companion#188 "He Was Extraordinary, Joyful, Unique and So Deeply Loved"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Guillermo's story about his beloved dog, Porky, and an update from Heidi on how she's doing after the loss of her beloved dog, Honey.
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...2024-11-2245 minThe Pet Loss Companion#187 "We Have No Body and No Way of Ever Knowing What Happened"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Lisa's story about her beloved cat Lina, and Emily's story about her beloved dog, Kane.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US...2024-11-1525 minThe Pet Loss Companion#186 A Conversation with Canine Behavior Consultant Kate LaSalaJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with special guest Kate LaSala.
Kate is a multi-credentialed canine behavior consultant who specializes in fear, aggression and separation anxiety, helping people and their dogs worldwide with one-on-one remote sessions. She is also a companion animal death doula who helps people navigate stigmatized losses like behavioral euthanasia and rehoming. On her blog, she has been chronicling her own grief journey after losing her soul dog BooBoo, 7 months ago.
Kate's my Grief Resources post: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2022/03/28/griefresources/
At Home Euthanasia and Vet Directory: https://rescuedbytraining...2024-11-0830 minThe Pet Loss Companion#185 "It Still Feels Like I Just Lost Her Yesterday"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kara's story about her beloved dog, Lu, and Justin's story about his beloved cat, Jitters.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US...2024-11-0130 minThe Pet Loss Companion#184 "The Second We Laid Eyes on Each Other, the Bond Was Instant"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Deanna's story about her beloved rabbit, Oswald, and Lawrence's story about his beloved Labrador retrievers, Holly and Joey.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme...2024-10-1829 minThe Pet Loss Companion#183 When You're Ready to Adopt Again: A Converstion with Author Amy CastroJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as speak with professional speaker, author, trainer and consultant Amy Castro.
Amy is a professional speaker, author, trainer and consultant, and columnist for Pet Age Magazine. She's the founder and president of Starlight Outreach and Rescue, a Houston, Texas area 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue whose mission is to rescue animals from the community, support shelters in providing medical treatment for at-risk pets, community outreach for pet owners in need, and educating pet parents to help keep pets in homes and off the streets.
Amy started the Starlight Pet...2024-10-1129 minThe Pet Loss Companion#182 "How Do You Sum Up 17 Years of Someone's Life?"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jennifer's story about her beloved cat, Kingsten.
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 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...2024-10-0430 minThe Pet Loss Companion#181 "No One Will Every Replace My Gentle Giant"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Vicky's story about her beloved pit bull terrier, Blue.
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 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...2024-09-2732 minThe Pet Loss Companion#180 A Conversation with Ben Sheperde, Author of "Rememberer with Dog"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with author Ben Sheperde about his new book, Rememberer with Dog.
Ben Sheperde has a deep interest in life’s mysteries, enjoying adventure and discovery as an avid artist, writer, and dog rescuer. Rememberer with Dog, his first book, chronicles how he learned, alongside his best friends, about the potential for hope to transform as personal experiences led him to confront questions about aging, mortality and eternity.
Link to book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7wtzWQd
Substack page: https://bensheperde.substack.com/
email: bensheperde@gm...2024-09-2033 minThe Pet Loss Companion#179 "We Never Dreamed We Would Lose Both Our Babies Within Six Weeks of Each Other"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Leslie's story about her beloved dogs, Simon, Logan, and Shawnee.
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 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...2024-09-1326 minThe Pet Loss Companion#178 "I Feel So Angry and Hurt Because He was Just a Baby"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Raven's story about her beloved dog, Max, and an update from Jenny on how she's doing after the loss of her beloved Australian shepherd, Ace.
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...2024-09-0627 minThe Pet Loss Companion#177 After-Death Contact from Our Animal Companions
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share parts of a research article, "After Death Communications (ADCs) from Non-Human Animals: Parallels with Human ADCs," from the Journal of Scientific Exploration, Vol. 38, No. 1--Spring , 2024. We'll also share some of our own experiences that are similar to those described in this article.
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...2024-08-3030 minThe Pet Loss Companion#176 "I Would've Done Anything For Him"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jenny's story about her beloved Australian shepherd, Ace.
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 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...2024-08-2331 minThe Pet Loss Companion#175 Audience Members' CommentsJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share and discuss recent comments from 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 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...2024-08-1627 minThe Pet Loss Companion#174 "My Best Friend, My Housemate, My Child"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Heidi's story about her beloved French bulldog, Honey, and Lydia's story about her beloved dog, Theodore.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?count...2024-08-0938 minThe Pet Loss Companion#173 Nancy's Story about Her Beloved EllieJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nancy's story about her beloved French bulldog, Ellie.
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 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 announc...2024-08-0233 minThe Pet Loss Companion#172 "After She Passed, I Kind Of Went Numb....I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sue's story about her beloved pit bull, Hazel, and additional challenges after her loss; along with an update from another audience member.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio...2024-07-2632 minThe Pet Loss Companion#171 "You Were My Favorite Hello and My Hardest Goodbye"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with Joe Licata about the loss of his beloved dog, Harvey.
More about Joe Licata:
I was blessed to have Harvey, a beautiful Border Terrier-Dachshund-Pug mix by my side 24/7 for over 14 years. I want to share how wonderful Harvey was to all that knew him and how my love for him has made grieving his passing 2 1/2 months ago so hard. My grief is especially compounded by substantial guilt and anxiety from putting him down based on quality of life considerations - his, mine and my...2024-07-1929 minThe Pet Loss Companion#170 When Your Loss Is From The Decision to Rehome Your CompanionJoin 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 undocumented Mexican American and ex-stock broker who has traveled solo to 34 countries.
Instagram: @travelercharly
Website: www.unicornmillionaire.co...2024-07-1228 minThe Pet Loss Companion#169 "He Was Our Little Shadow"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 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&loc...2024-06-2826 minThe Pet Loss Companion#168 A Conversation with E.B. Bartels, Author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and HereafterJoin 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 author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, a narrative nonfiction book about the world of loving and...2024-06-2129 minThe Pet Loss Companion#167 "Letting Him Go Today Was The Hardest Decision In A Year of Hard Decisions"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 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...2024-06-0727 minThe Pet Loss Companion#166 "My Life Changed Forever When BooBoo Arrived"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 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...2024-05-3137 minThe Pet Loss Companion#165 Comments/Short Stories from Audience MembersJoin 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 nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
A new way to support our work: To read our email correspondence with listeners and see...2024-05-2429 minThe Pet Loss Companion#164 "What is a Mother Whose Children Have All Died?"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 applies).
You may also support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo...2024-05-1735 minThe Pet Loss Companion#163 "Every Decision I Made, Every Effort, Was Driven By My Love and Dedication to Khan"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 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...2024-05-1035 minThe Pet Loss Companion#162 "Every Single Day . . . I Told Her I Loved Her and Thanked Her for Being My Dog"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 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...2024-05-0334 minThe Pet Loss Companion#161 "He Was My Home and My Family"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 applies).
You may also support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo...2024-04-2626 minThe Pet Loss Companion#160 Dr. Caitlin Vaugh Interviewing Nancy and KenNancy 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 largely on the challenges veterinary professionals face when speaking with their human clients about their beloved animal family members...2024-04-1738 minThe Pet Loss Companion#159 A Conversation with Dr. Karen Fine, Author of The Other Family DoctorJoin 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, Massachusetts. For twenty-five years she owned and operated her own house call practice in central Massachusetts. Dr. Fine is ce...2024-04-1230 minThe Pet Loss Companion#158 "Since the First Days We Knew He Was Our Whole World"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 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...2024-04-0533 minThe Pet Loss Companion#157 "I Want To Stay in My Despair To Be Closer to Him"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 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...2024-03-2832 minThe Pet Loss Companion#156 Saying Goodbye to Our Sunshine BearJoin 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 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?count...2024-03-2126 minThe Pet Loss Companion#155 A Conversation with Author and Animal Companion Advocate Kathy FinleyJoin 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 Firebird Award. The book was also a Finalist in the Feathered Quill Awards. She lives in Indianapolis with her...2024-03-1431 minThe Pet Loss Companion#154 My Greatest Love, My Shadow, My HeartJoin 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 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...2024-03-0826 minThe Pet Loss Companion#153 "Chris and I Have Our Own Way of Grieving But We Are Being Kind to Each Other"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 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...2024-03-0128 minThe Pet Loss Companion#152 A Conversation with Pet Loss Doula Angela ShookJoin 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 well as numerous other trainings for end-of-life care. She is an instructor for the Doula Programs at the University of Vermont and offers multiple end-of-life...2024-02-2329 minThe Pet Loss Companion#151 "Matty Gave Me a Sense of Family, Love and Warmth."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/).
Many thanks to our supporters and all who have trusted us to share your stories here and in our substack.
...2024-02-1632 minThe Pet Loss Companion#150 “Zoe and I Will Be Linked to My Last Day When I Hope to See Her Again”Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Phil's story about his beloved beagle, Zoe.
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 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...2024-02-0931 minThe Pet Loss Companion#149 "I Decided That the Way I Wanted to Heal Was Through Connection and Love."Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kat's story about their beloved cat, Koi, and Josephine's story about her beloved dog, Molly.
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 one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US...2024-02-0238 minThe Pet Loss Companion#148 "He Was More Than A Cat To Me; He Was My Rock, My Support"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sindy's story about her beloved cat, Rusty, and Adara's story about her beloved dog, Jinx.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2024-01-2636 minThe Pet Loss Companion#147 Jo Anne and Eddie's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share a story sent by Jo Anne about her beloved dog, Eddie
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2024-01-1834 minThe Pet Loss Companion# 146 Nate and Maggie's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nate's story about his beloved dog, Maggie.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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 off...2024-01-1239 minThe Pet Loss Companion#145 "Piper Was An Old Soul"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent by Hailey about her beloved dog, Piper, and Anna about her beloved dog, Fin.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2024-01-0536 minThe Pet Loss Companion#144 "I Lost My Best Friend Macy Over Thanksgiving."Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent by Jessica about her beloved dog, Macy, and Kathryn about her beloved cat, Richard.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
To read our email correspondence with listeners and view photos of their beloved animal companions subscribe at https://petlosscompanionconversations.substack.com
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...2023-12-2929 minThe Pet Loss Companion#143 "I Still Speak to Him Constantly, Just Like I Always Did."Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent by Akira about his beloved dog, Percyboy, and Jindi about her beloved cat, Roo.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-12-2238 minThe Pet Loss Companion#142 Complicated Losses: Tara and Chris' StoriesJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent by Tara and Chris, both of whom experienced complicated losses.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-12-1530 minThe Pet Loss Companion#141 Turning Loss Into A Message of Love, with Author Rick RozmanJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we talk with Author Rick Rozman about his book "I Love You As Much And More Than This," featuring, Squirt, the beloved Yorkie who was a member of Rick's family until he died in 2021 at age 15.
More about Rick's beautifully illustrated book (from Amazon.com):
A Children's Book Based on a True Story That Will Warm Your Heart!
"Squirt" is a tiny little Yorkie with a huge and loving personality. Go along with Squirt on his journey to show how much he loves his family. This endearing...2023-12-0827 minThe Pet Loss Companion#140 "She Was My Saving Grace"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share letters from Sang and Simon about the loss of their beloved dogs.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-11-2536 minThe Pet Loss Companion#139 When Sudden Onset Illness Claims Your Best FriendJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share letters from Kiersten and Marisa, both of whom lost their beloved animal companions to kidney failure with symptoms only showing at the final stage of illness.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-11-1727 minThe Pet Loss Companion#138 Life After Loss: Notes from Listeners Whose Stories We First Shared in May, 2023, and Aug, 2022Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share two letters from two listeners whose stories we first shared some time ago. We first shared Rupa's story about her beloved Kiki on 5/4/23 and Debbie's story about her beloved Tessa on 8/25/22. Their letters teach us something about the ups and downs of grief as our lives continue to change and move forward.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
We are happy to announce our affiliation with Bereave, a company that offers beautifully crafted granite pet memorial...2023-11-1029 minThe Pet Loss Companion#137 When an Accident Takes Our Animal Companion's LifeJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Jenny and Sneha, both of whom lost their beloved cats. Their stories illustrate how suddenly our lives and the lives of our animal family members can change because of circumstances beyond our control.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-11-0232 minThe Pet Loss Companion#136 The Human Element of Veterinary Care with Dr. Andraya ColeJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with our guest, veterinarian Dr. Andraya Cole, about the training that veterinarians and veterinary students get (and don't get ) on how to relate compassionately to their human clients.
Andraya Cole, DVM, MPH's brief bio:
Dr. Cole joined the practice at South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic in September 2021. She grew up in Central Massachusetts, and has enjoyed being back close to home. Dr Cole attended Hamilton College in upstate New York for undergraduate studies and Washington State University for Veterinary School. She also h...2023-10-2732 minThe Pet Loss Companion#135 A Story That Teaches the Differences Between Futile, Palliative, and Curative CareJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Nicole and Jenny, both of whom lost their beloved cats. Nicole's story gives us a poignant lesson that helps us understand the differences between futile, palliative, and curative care. Jenny's story illustrates how suddenly our lives can change through no fault of our own.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
We are happy to announce our affiliation with Bereave, a company that offers beautifully crafted granite pet memorial plaques. When you purchase one of...2023-10-2028 minThe Pet Loss Companion#134 When We Lose A Young Animal CompanionJoin 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 kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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=
...2023-10-1329 minThe Pet Loss Companion#133 Celebrating "Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me," Grant Hayter-Menzies' New BookJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we celebrate the publication of Grant Hayter-Menzies' newly released book, Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me. Grant will read excerpts from his beautifully written biography of this special little dog.
To purchase Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me on Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Freddie-Rescue-Dog-Who-Rescued/dp/1772034614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FZ7P9NKF2QLP&keywords=freddie+the+rescue+dog&qid=1696528337&sprefix=freddie+the+rescue+dog+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1
Grant's brief bio: After a decade of writing biographies of extraordinary but unsung women active in...2023-10-0627 minThe Pet Loss Companion# 132 How Do We Keep Her Memory and Spirit Alive without Being So Sad All the Time?Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Kelley about her family's beloved little dog, Truffle, and Amanda about her family's beloved cat, Leon. The title for this episode is a question asked by Kelley that we're sure resonates with all who've recently lost an animal companion.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-09-2935 minThe Pet Loss Companion#131 "I'm Afraid If I Stop Crying, I Lose Him"Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Lora about her beloved Scottish terrier, Callum, and Laurie about her beloved dog, Bo. This episode's title is a quote from Lora.
Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com
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...2023-09-2231 minThe Pet Loss Companion#110 Loss Strikes Us All: Nancy and Jack's Story
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as Nancy shares the story of her beloved pug, Jack, who died on March 10th.
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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...2023-04-1430 minThe Pet Loss Companion#106 When You Write A Book Memorializing Your Beloved Dog, with Grant Hayter-MenziesJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as they speak with special guest Grant Hayter-Menzies. Grant has authored many books. His latest, forthcoming this year, chronicles the life of Freddie, Grant and his partner Rudi's recently deceased rescue dog. Nancy and Ken have had the privilege of corresponding with Grant for some time and reading advance copies of "Freddie, The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me." They can't say enough good things about Grant and his writing and they're certain that you'll enjoy and find solace in what he has to say.
Grant's brief bio...2023-03-1040 minThe Pet Loss Companion#92 Intro to Aquamation with Alan HillsbergJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we welcome our guest, Alan Hillsberg, for an introduction to acquamation, an alternative to cremation. We learned a great deal from Alan as I'm sure you will.
Here's more about our guest:
Alan Hillsberg has been active in the death care industry for more than a decade, helping scores of funeral homes throughtout the country prosper from the effective strategies he has implemented for them. His expertise, experience, and compassion helps the pet families he serves get through their very difficult time with ex...2022-12-0230 minThe Pet Loss Companion#91 "It Was All My Fault!" When Our Decisions are Linked to the Loss of Our PetJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Catherine's heart-wrenching story of her cat being killed by a coyote. We'll talk about this situation and share our own stories about personal decisions being linked to a pet's death, and we'll share strategies for living with this kind of loss.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us s...2022-11-1828 minThe Pet Loss Companion#90 "This is so Damn Hard." Jack and Diesel's StoryJoin 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 nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future ep...2022-11-1126 minThe Pet Loss Companion#89 Rescued Pets: Knowing We Gave Them Their Best YearsJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Angela's story about Milly, her rescued cat. We'll talk about the experience of adopting an adult animal who has had a troubled past (documented abuse in this case) and the special feelings of sorrow and gratitude that may follow their passing.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us s...2022-11-0328 minThe Pet Loss Companion#88 Dispelling the Stigma That Shrouds DespairJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we talk about how despair, even to the extent of having suicidal thoughts, is a common experience when we lose a loved one. We'll challenge the stigma that obscures this reality and emphasize how important it is for us to ask for and accept help when we are struggling.
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 mention whether or not yo...2022-10-2830 minThe Pet Loss Companion#87 When You Adopt a Pet Who Has Special Health NeedsJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio at 6pm ET on Thurs 10/20/22 as Nancy shares storIes about Ellie and Boogie, her adopted French bulldogs, both of whom have serious health conditions.
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 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...2022-10-2133 minThe Pet Loss Companion#86 When You're Single with No Family Nearby and You Lose Your Beloved PetJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio at 6pm ET on Thurs 10/13/22 as we share a letter from Cynthia, a single woman living in Spain far away from her family and coping with the death of her beloved cat, Toby.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To support our wo...2022-10-1428 minThe Pet Loss Companion#85 Mom's Letter to Koda: How Writing to Our Pets Can HelpJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio at 6pm ET on Thurs 10/6/22 as we share Doris' letter to her beloved golden retriever, Koda, and talk about the benefits gained by writing to our deceased loved ones. We'll also share Julia's story about her beloved Scottish terrier, Jordy.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a...2022-10-0728 minThe Pet Loss Companion#84 Tony and Cebu's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Tony's story about his beloved dog, Cebu.
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 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=e...2022-09-3030 minThe Pet Loss Companion#83 Colleen and Moca's Story; When We Must Leave a Pet BehindJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Colleen's story about her beloved Moca and also discuss situations in which a pet's guardian must leave them indefinitely in the care of other people.
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 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...2022-09-2329 minThe Pet Loss Companion#82 Behavioral Euthanasia and Other Audience Members' StoriesJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio at 6pm ET on Thurs 9/15/22 as we discuss the experience of needing to euthanize a pet because their behavior was unpredictable and dangerous, along with other audience members' stories.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To support our work on this podcast with...2022-09-1629 minThe Pet Loss Companion#81 When You Lose the Pet You Grew Up With, and Other StoriesJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we discuss the particular experience of losing a pet who shared your growing up years. We'll also respond to a question about how to adopt new routines after a loss when your old routines feel too painful at present.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it wi...2022-09-0229 minThe Pet Loss Companion#80 Stories of Loss and HealingJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share audience members' stories of loss and healing.
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 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...2022-08-2628 minThe Pet Loss Companion#79 More on the Questions Raised in Malkia and Stephanie's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we discuss some of the points raised during last week's program in which we shared Stephanie's story about her beloved Malkia.
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 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 P...2022-08-1933 minThe Pet Loss Companion#78 Five Countries, One Special Dog: Malkia and Stephanie's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Stephanie's story about her beloved Malkia, whom she lost three months ago, along with some of the lessons Stephanie has learned and her recommendations for healing activites. Stephanie sent us a long letter with rich content that we believe will be helpful to many.
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 mention whether or not you would be ok...2022-08-1240 minThe Pet Loss Companion#77 Those Moments When Grief ReturnsJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share personal reflections and stories from others about the moments when grief returns, sometimes quite unexpectedly and often long after the actual loss has occurred. We'll describe how integrating our grief means living alongside it, embracing those moments when we feel it powerfully stirring again, and even finding gratitude through such occurrences.
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 me...2022-08-0530 minThe Pet Loss Companion#76 Funk: A Dog's Life StoryJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and respond to a story shared by an audience member that chronicles the life of her family's beloved dog, Funk, and her grief upon losing him.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To support our work on this podcast wit...2022-07-2936 minThe Pet Loss Companion# 75 The Spiritual Journey of Loss and HealingJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and respond to audience members' stories about the deep relationships we enjoy with our animal companions, the equally deep feelings of grief that come with their loss, and how we move forward in the ways that best suit the circumstances of our lives. In the stories we share this time we'll emphasize the importance of loved ones supporting those who grieve without judging them or recommending "solutions."
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@c...2022-07-2228 minThe Pet Loss Companion#74 When Our Pet Was Our Teammate, Navigating Anniversaries, and Other ChallengesJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and respond to audience members' stories of love, companionship, and loss.
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 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...2022-07-1527 min
The Pet Loss Companion#73 Guests Interview: A Couple's Story of Loss, Grief, and Adopting AgainJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we welcome guests Jonathan and Jacquelyn Olweck. We'll talk with the Olweck's about their recent experiences with the loss of their beloved dog, their grief, and how they came to adopt a new puppy.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To su...2022-06-2451 minThe Pet Loss Companion#72 Grief in the Midst of Other Life StressorsJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share audience members' stories about losing a pet when their lives are already complicated by illness and/or other challenges.
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 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 Pa...2022-06-1629 minThe Pet Loss Companion#71 Until We Say Goodbye: Caring for Our Pet During Their Final DaysJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share and discuss audience members' stories about caring for a pet through their last days, deciding the timing of euthanasia, and other experiences of loss and healing.
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 mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To support our work on this podcast with...2022-06-0332 minThe Pet Loss Companion#70 Reassuring Dreams, When a Pet Gets Lost, and Other StoriesJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share and react to audience members' stories about dreams featuring beloved pets, the uncertainty and extraordinary grief that follows a pet's disappearance, and other experiences of loss and healing.
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 let us know whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.
To support our work...2022-05-2731 minThe Pet Loss Companion#69 How Family History Shapes Love and Grief (and Everything Else)Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share and react to audience members' stories about how family history affects the relationships we have with our animal companions.
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 our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken...2022-05-2032 minThe Pet Loss Companion#68 When Chickens are Family and Other Stories of Love and LossJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share audience members' stories and their thoughts and recommendations in response.
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 our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?coun...2022-05-1328 minThe Pet Loss Companion#67 Compassion FatigueJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about compassion fatigue. We'll talk about what compassion fatigue is, how it affects professional care givers and others who support those who have suffered loss, and how to take the best care of oneself in the face of this challenge. The conversation will hold relevance not only for those who provide support but also for those who are themselves grieving.
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.co...2022-05-0628 minThe Pet Loss Companion#66 Laura and Tallulah's StoryJoin family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they share an audience member's story of loss related to an accident. We join Laura, the person who shared her story with us, in knowing that hearing what happened will help others who are working through their own 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. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it wi...2022-04-2929 minThe Pet Loss Companion#65 Pet Loss and Post-Traumatic GrowthJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation sparked by a recent New York Times article, "How Losing a Pet Can Make You Stronger"(https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/health/pets-death-lessons-strength.html?smid=em-share). We'll talk about the experience of post-traumatic growth after losing a beloved animal companion.
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 sha...2022-04-1529 minThe Pet Loss Companion#64 When It Feels like Sharing My Grief Will Overwhelm Loved OnesJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation that includes discussion of the concern that sharing one's grief may overburden those with whom we choose to share. We'll share the story of an audience member who voices this concern. We'll also talk about the grief that follows a death directly related to a pet owner's error.
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 wh...2022-04-0828 minThe Pet Loss Companion#63 Grief as a Judgment-Free ZoneJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation in which they share an audience member's story that highlights the importance of having a non-judgmental approach to our own grief and that of our loved ones.
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 our work on th...2022-04-0132 min