161 episodes
The Pet Loss Companion Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez
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4.9 • 74 Ratings
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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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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#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 @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 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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (May 14th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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#160 Dr. Caitlin Vaugh Interviewing Nancy and Ken
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. 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' catastrophic diagnoses and euthanasia.
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 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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (May 14th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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#159 A Conversation with Dr. Karen Fine, Author of The Other Family Doctor
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 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 certified in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. A leading expert in the emerging field of veterinary narrative medicine, she has also authored a textbook called Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice.
Learn more at:
https://karenfinedvm.com/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695921/the-other-family-doctor-by-karen-fine/
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 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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (April 9th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message
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#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 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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (April 9th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message
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#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&locale.x=en_US)
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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (April 9th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message
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#156 Saying Goodbye to Our Sunshine Bear
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 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 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 this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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 subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button)
To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (April 9th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.
For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of
https://get.scratchpay.com/veterinary
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message
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Customer Reviews
Amazing Podcast!
Kenneth and Nancy do a great job of talking about grief in a way that is supportive and validating. I enjoyed the episode with Angela Shook, I could really relate to it.
Comfort in the loneliness of grief
This podcast was the biggest comfort after I lost my dog on Thanksgiving. It absolutely got me through those first few weeks. I’m caught up, so now I check back weekly, as the grief comes and relaxes in waves, and I still find such value. What a process pet loss grief is. This podcast helped me feel less alone.
Comforting
I haven’t left a review for a podcast yet but felt compelled to after listening. This is a wonderful podcast that’s helped me deal with the grief I’ve been experiencing and sometimes feeling alone in that grief. I would recommend it to anyone who may feel the same or just need to hear from those who have gone through or are going through the same thing. Ken and Nancy are absolutely amazing.
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