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The Pet Loss Companion Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez
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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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#168 A Conversation with E.B. Bartels, Author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with E.B. Bartels, author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter.
E.B. Bartels is a nonfiction writer, a former Newtonville Books bookseller, and a GrubStreet instructor, with a BA from Wellesley College and an MFA from Columbia University. Her writing has appeared in Slate, Salon, Literary Hub, WBUR, Catapult, Electric Literature, The Believer, and The Rumpus, among others.
She is the author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, a narrative nonfiction book about the world of loving and losing animals, exploring the singular nature of our bonds with our companion animals, and how best to grieve for them once they’ve passed away.
E.B. lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Richie, and their many, many pets.
Learn more at https://www.ebbartels.com/
On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter on Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Grief-Loving-Pets-Hereafter/dp/0358212332/ref=asc_df_0358212332?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745511361682&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345033706447&psc=1
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: 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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#167 "Letting Him Go Today Was The Hardest Decision In A Year of Hard Decisions"
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Danielle's story about her beloved dog, Nilla, and Tara's story about her beloved dog, Indy.
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 (June 11th 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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#166 "My Life Changed Forever When BooBoo Arrived"
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 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 (June 11th 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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#165 Comments/Short Stories from Audience Members
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, healing, and our own personal experiences.
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 (June 11th 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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#164 "What is a Mother Whose Children Have All Died?"
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 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 (June 11th 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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#163 "Every Decision I Made, Every Effort, Was Driven By My Love and Dedication to Khan"
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 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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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support
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