Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we discuss the particular experience of losing a pet who shared your growing up years. We'll also respond to a question about how to adopt new routines after a loss when your old routines feel too painful at present. 

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To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group (Sept 20th at 6 pm ET) facilitated by Ken.: https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html  

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.