The Pet Loss Companion

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Kaila's story about her beloved cat, Luna, and Mary's story about her beloved dog, Annie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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://petl...

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Elizabeth's email about her beloved cat, Delicious. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share a note from Kate LaSala about the lessons that she's learned this past year while grieving the loss of her beloved Boo Boo. 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 s...

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Sally's email about her beloved dog, Peanut. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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/mont...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with special guest Kate LaSala about the feelings that accompany fostering and, in particular, when your foster leaves for their new home. We'll also be talking about the hard-won lessons and wisdom that grief teaches us. Kate is a multi-credentialed canine behavior consultant who specializes in fear, a...

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Eyal's email about his beloved cat, Lucy. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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 s...

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we discuss Jacqueline's email about her beloved dog, Buddy. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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 $...

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we discuss Lizz's email about her two beloved cats, Hef and Holly. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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.c...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we discuss Suzanne's email about her beloved dog, River. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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...

We are thrilled to welcome New Yorker Cartoonist Harry Bliss, author of the forthcoming graphic memoir You Can Never Die. Beautifully illustrated and written with extraordinary depth of feeling and honesty, the book centers Harry's love for his dog, Penny, and grief over her loss. Every page brings a smile, a laugh, a tear, and more often than not all three. For more about Harry's book &am...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kunal's story about his beloved cat, Kedi. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kira's story about her beloved dog, Ryleigh. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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.co...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with veterinarian Dr. Ken Gorczyca, who uses storytelling, rituals, and art to help people with the euthanasia of their animal family members. Ken Gorczyca, DVM, CVHV, CPEV, is an in-home euthanasia veterinarian and death doula in the San Francisco Bay Area. He teaches at the University of Vermont Co...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Roger's story about his beloved dog, Mollie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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.co...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sean's story about his beloved dog, Zed. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nancysaxtonlopez@gmail.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...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share audience members' recent comments (This is becoming a monthly feature). 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://petlosscompanionconvers...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Rachel's story about her beloved cat, Nala. 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 $...

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we speak with special guest Kate LaSala about behavioral euthanasia and its emotional aftermath. 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...

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.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 htt...

Join 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.sub...

Join 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 t...

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...

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...

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 $...

Join 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...