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The Pet Loss Companion

by Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez

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#281 "I Feel Like I Need To Share His Story"

October 22, 2026 · 28 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Erica's story about her beloved dog, Geoffrey. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on…
#280 "The Absolute Best Friend Anyone Could Want"

October 15, 2026 · 22 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Leigh's story about her beloved dog, Ranger. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on…
#279 "The Worst Pain I Experienced in My Life"

October 8, 2026 · 27 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melinda's story about her beloved dog, Jerry, and Melissa's story about her beloved dog, Scout. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nan…
#278 "Pets Have Been My Anchors My Entire Life"

October 1, 2026 · 30 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melissa's story about her beloved rabbit, Boopy, and cat, Popcorn, and Sarah's story about her beloved dog, Biffle. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at…
#277 "It Wasn't Rational or Logical. Love Often Isn't."

September 24, 2026 · 32 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nimcy's story about her beloved dog, Bruno. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on…

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#276 "We Would Have to Put Him Down if We Could Not Afford the Surgery

September 17, 2026 · 31 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Regina's story about her beloved dog, Hawk, and Angela's story about her beloved dog, Piper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancys…
#275 "I am Terrified of Losing Her"

September 10, 2026 · 23 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Penny's story about her beloved dogs, Brody and Emmy, and Julie's story about her beloved dog, Lucy. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at…
#274 Bracing for Loss/Hoping for Peace

September 3, 2026 · 28 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nadeja's story about her beloved dog, Lady, and Keven's story about his beloved dog, Pepper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancys…
#273 "I Will Carry You With Me Forever"

August 27, 2026 · 27 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Toni's story about her beloved poodle, Louie, and Christina's story about her beloved Chihuahua, Bowie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at…
#272 "Each of Them Deserves a Story"

August 13, 2026 · 25 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Eyal's story about a number of cats that have been part of his life and Liz's story about her beloved dog, Dayo. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at…
#271 "You Can't Just Talk To Anyone About This Loss"

August 6, 2026 · 30 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Joni 's story about her family's beloved dog, Cooper, and Ingrid's story about her family's beloved dog, Simba. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at…
#270 Anticipatory Grief Is So Hard

July 30, 2026 · 29 min

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jo's story about her beloved dog and Paul's story about his beloved dog, Jack. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com. The Pet…

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About the show

Hosted by family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when we share our lives with beloved pets. Contact us at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and kenddv@gmail.com. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dch