Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the importance of the bond we forge with our animal companions and the ways that that bond adds to our health and wellbeing. Please note that we're sharing this recorded program outside of our usual Thurs schedule because of our vacations this month. We'll post our next episode after our live 6pm ET broadcast on September 9th.

We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. 

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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..

With great sadness, Ken dedicates this episode to the memory of Abigail, who passed away only hours after this recording was made. Abigail, a soulful 16-year-old Chihuahua, was the beloved family member of Ken and his husband Tim. May she awaken into a beautiful new life. Blessed be.