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The Pet Loss Companion

The Pet Loss Companion

Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez 265 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Hosted by family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the book 'The Pet Loss Companion', this podcast offers advice and reflections for coping with the loss of a pet. Listeners are guided through the grieving process and encouraged to celebrate the bond with their animal companions.

Episodes

#279 "The Worst Pain I Experienced in My Life"
#279 "The Worst Pain I Experienced in My Life" Oct 8, 2026 00:26:54 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melinda's story about her beloved dog, Jerry, and Melissa's story about her beloved dog, Scout. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&k
#278 "Pets Have Been My Anchors My Entire Life"
#278 "Pets Have Been My Anchors My Entire Life" Oct 1, 2026 00:30:18 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Melissa's story about her beloved rabbit, Boopy, and cat, Popcorn, and Sarah's story about her beloved dog, Biffle. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=s
#277 "It Wasn't Rational or Logical. Love Often Isn't."
#277 "It Wasn't Rational or Logical. Love Often Isn't." Sep 24, 2026 00:31:38 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nimcy's story about her beloved dog, Bruno.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3m
#276 "We Would Have to Put Him Down if We Could Not Afford the Surgery
#276 "We Would Have to Put Him Down if We Could Not Afford the Surgery Sep 17, 2026 00:30:56 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Regina's story about her beloved dog, Hawk, and Angela's story about her beloved dog, Piper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keyw
#275 "I am Terrified of Losing Her"
#275 "I am Terrified of Losing Her" Sep 10, 2026 00:22:59 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Penny's story about her beloved dogs, Brody and Emmy, and Julie's story about her beloved dog, Lucy. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&
#274 Bracing for Loss/Hoping for Peace
#274 Bracing for Loss/Hoping for Peace Sep 3, 2026 00:27:30 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nadeja's story about her beloved dog, Lady, and Keven's story about his beloved dog, Pepper. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keyw
#273 "I Will Carry You With Me Forever"
#273 "I Will Carry You With Me Forever" Aug 27, 2026 00:27:16 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Toni's story about her beloved poodle, Louie, and Christina's story about her beloved Chihuahua, Bowie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild
#272 "Each of Them Deserves a Story"
#272 "Each of Them Deserves a Story" Aug 13, 2026 00:24:32 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Eyal's story about a number of cats that have been part of his life and Liz's story about her beloved dog, Dayo. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1
#271 "You Can't Just Talk To Anyone About This Loss"
#271 "You Can't Just Talk To Anyone About This Loss" Aug 6, 2026 00:29:40 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Joni 's story about her family's beloved dog, Cooper, and Ingrid's story about her family's beloved dog, Simba. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266
#270 Anticipatory Grief Is So Hard
#270 Anticipatory Grief Is So Hard Jul 30, 2026 00:29:12 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jo's story about her beloved dog and Paul's story about his beloved dog, Jack. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+
#269 "He Was Always There"
#269 "He Was Always There" Jul 23, 2026 00:24:39 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kristen's story about her beloved dog, Annie, and Cassie's story about here beloved dog, Benson.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&k
#268 "The House Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore"
#268 "The House Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore" Jul 16, 2026 00:30:15 Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kara's story about her beloved dog, Koda.Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.com.The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa

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