Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories sent to us by Danielle, whose dog, Nilla, is terminally ill, and Harvey, who recently lost his dog, Leslie. We'll examine anticipatory grief and the challenges that come with making the decision to euthanize when our animal companion's symptoms are very specific and not affecting every aspect of their ability to function. And we'll look at the transition from anticipatory grief to the grief that follows our animal companion's death.

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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