Soul Dog: A Pet Loss Podcast Celebrating the Dogs We'll Never Forget

Kate Butterly, Dog Lover & Pet Grief Specialist, Pup Cup Productions
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Soul Dog: A podcast for dog lovers who know their dog was never just a dog.  If you've ever loved a dog so deeply that losing them felt like losing a piece of yourself, you're in the right place. 💛 Each week, host Kate Butterly, lifelong dog lover and pet loss grief specialist, sits down with guests to celebrate the dogs who shaped who we are. The funny stories, the lessons learned, the moments we'll hold onto forever. Because here's the thing. Our soul dogs didn't just walk beside us. They changed us. They taught us how to love without condition, how to find joy in the simplest moments, and how to be better humans. Who we are today is partly because of them. And that deserves to be said out loud. This is a space where grief and gratitude get to live side by side. Where you can miss your dog and still smile when you talk about them. Where your soul dog's life and your bond is honored, remembered, and celebrated. Think of it as your favorite bench at the dog park. Come sit with us. Share the stories, the memories, the lessons, the love. All of it. This is your community. And in the Soul Dog Park, nobody ever has to explain why they miss their dog as much as they do. We believe they were never just a dog. And we'll never stop saying so. 🐾 Short, sweet 10-minute episodes drop every week. Hosted by Kate Butterly, pet loss grief specialist and founder of Soul Dog. Produced by Pup Cup Productions.

  1. Baloo

    May 5

    Baloo

    Send us Fan Mail Baloo + Alex  "Is that you, Baloo? And at that moment... he hugged her." Alex, about Baloo, an English bulldog who came back to them in the most unexpected way. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just find you once. They find you twice. 📖 Check out Alex's novel, The Weight of a Dog. Support the show

    18 min
  2. Checote

    Apr 18

    Checote

    Send us Fan Mail Checote + Tammy "The bond between us was so strong she could literally see it. Like a thread going from his forehead to my forehead." Tammy, about Checote, a wild-caught horse who spent a lifetime by her side with angels watching over him every step of the way. 💛 Because some bonds are so real, you can almost see them. 📖 Check out Tammy's book, Checote's Angels.  Support the show

    20 min
  3. Super Teddy

    Mar 23

    Super Teddy

    Send us Fan Mail Super Teddy + Steve "Wake up every day and wag yourself happy." That's Steve, sharing Super Teddy's motto, a tiny Yorkie Pomeranian mix from New Orleans who had enough joy for everyone. 💛 Because the smallest dogs sometimes carry the biggest lessons. 📖 Check out Steve's book, Bust Out of Your Crate.  Support the show

    16 min
  4. Youkilis

    Feb 16

    Youkilis

    Send us Fan Mail Youkilis + Dan  “Anytime you get a dog, you’re signing a contract to have your heart broken.”  That's Dan, about Youkilis, a golden retriever who was there through years of adventure, and life on the road. 💛 Because the heartbreak is part of the deal and somehow, it’s worth every moment.  Support the show

    17 min
  5. Shadow

    Jan 14

    Shadow

    Send us Fan Mail Shadow + Lee  "I grieved so intensely for that first half a year or so."  That's Lee, about Shadow, a service dog who was given less than a month to live... and is still here three years later. 💛  Because sometimes the hardest grief is the one we carry before we ever have to say goodbye.  Support the show

    12 min
  6. Sparky

    12/10/2025

    Sparky

    Send us Fan Mail Sparky + Emma   “She wasn’t just a pet. She was a quiet force that taught me what unconditional love really looks like.” That's Emma, about Sparky, the tiny Yorkie who grew up alongside her, becoming her shadow, her companion, and her constant through every stage of life. 💛 Because some soul dogs don’t just grow with us… they shape who we become.  Support the show

    18 min
  7. Hollie

    11/09/2025

    Hollie

    Send us Fan Mail Hollie + Magic  "Because of my soul dog, I learned that hatred has no place in the world.”      That's Magic, about Hollie a retired racing greyhound who went from being treated as a commodity to becoming a loyal, gentle, and deeply forgiving companion. Because sometimes the ones who’ve been through the most… still choose love. 💛 Support the show

    16 min
  8. Patches

    08/16/2025

    Patches

    Send us Fan Mail Patches + Orazie "I never thought I would have this level of love." That's Orazie, about Patches, a cocker spaniel rescued from a puppy mill who spent her final years finally knowing what it felt like to just rest. 💛 Because sometimes rescuing a dog ends up rescuing something in you too.  Support the show

    8 min
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Soul Dog: A podcast for dog lovers who know their dog was never just a dog.  If you've ever loved a dog so deeply that losing them felt like losing a piece of yourself, you're in the right place. 💛 Each week, host Kate Butterly, lifelong dog lover and pet loss grief specialist, sits down with guests to celebrate the dogs who shaped who we are. The funny stories, the lessons learned, the moments we'll hold onto forever. Because here's the thing. Our soul dogs didn't just walk beside us. They changed us. They taught us how to love without condition, how to find joy in the simplest moments, and how to be better humans. Who we are today is partly because of them. And that deserves to be said out loud. This is a space where grief and gratitude get to live side by side. Where you can miss your dog and still smile when you talk about them. Where your soul dog's life and your bond is honored, remembered, and celebrated. Think of it as your favorite bench at the dog park. Come sit with us. Share the stories, the memories, the lessons, the love. All of it. This is your community. And in the Soul Dog Park, nobody ever has to explain why they miss their dog as much as they do. We believe they were never just a dog. And we'll never stop saying so. 🐾 Short, sweet 10-minute episodes drop every week. Hosted by Kate Butterly, pet loss grief specialist and founder of Soul Dog. Produced by Pup Cup Productions.

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