The Pet Loss Companion

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...

Join 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, he...

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...

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...

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.subst...

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 comp...

Nancy 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. O...

Join 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...

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://petlo...

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...

Join 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 co...

Join 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)...

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 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://petlosscompanionconversa...

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.substac...

Join 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 Profes...

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 f...

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 $...

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 h...

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://petlosscompanionconversatio...

Join 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 a...

Join 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 applie...

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.substa...

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://petlosscompanionconversation...

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...

Join 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 us...