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Hollie + Magicย
"Because of my soul dog, I learned that hatred has no place in the world.โย ย ย 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 whoโve been through the mostโฆ still choose love. ๐
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Patches + Orazie
"I never thought I would have this level of love."ย 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. ๐ Because sometimes rescuing a dog ends up rescuing something in you too.ย
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Stig + Reeya
"I would be lying on the couch, just very depressed, like crying. And he would lie down on top of me and purr."ย That's Reeya, about Stig, a tuxedo cat who found his way to her after a Halloween snowstorm and stayed by her side through everything. ๐ Because sometimes the ones we think we're caring for are the ones caring for us.ย
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Radar + Angela
"They told us specifically that they were going to put him to sleep if we did not take him."ย That's Angela, about Radar, a 16 year old Chihuahua she never planned to adopt. ๐ Sometimes the ones we save lead us exactly where we were meant to go.ย
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Morgan + Nitaย
"Thank you for being such a great dog, such a great friend and such a great coach, both life and running."ย That's Nita, about Morgan, the Lab mix who helped her through depression one mile at a time. ๐ Because some soul dogs don't just run beside us. They help us find our way back.ย . ๐ Check out Anita's book, Depression Hates a Moving Target.ย
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Randall + Hunter + Maryanne "
At the soul level, this was meant to be. We were meant to share these dogs." Maryanne, about Randall and Hunter, the two Basset Hounds her sister trusted her with before she passed. ๐ Because some soul dogs don't just find us. They are given to us for a reason.ย
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Ramona + Nancyย
"We were a perfect couple. A meeting of purpose." Nancy, about Ramona, a rescued mixed breed who helped find three missing children and pointed investigators to a town that shared her name. ๐ Because some soul dogs don't just love us. They are sent to us for a reason we can't always explain.ย
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Katie + June
"She stayed with me the whole time. She never left my side."ย June, about Katie, a miniature Dachshund who walked her through her twenties, her wedding, her greatest joy and her deepest loss. ๐ Because when she couldn't find the words, Katie just stayed.ย
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Annie + Patti
"Annie actually saved my life because she taught me what it physically and emotionally and spiritually felt like to be loved, to be deeply loved. And that was my saving grace." That's Patti, about Annie, a goofy loving dog who walked beside her for 15 years and taught her what unconditional love really feels like. ๐ Because sometimes a dog doesn't just change your life. She saves it.ย
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Darwin + Elaine
"I'm convinced he made it one last year to help me get through to my divorce. He knew I couldn't handle him leaving at that moment." Elaine, about Darwin, a gentle pit mix who spent 13 years proving that you should never judge a book by its cover. ๐ Because some soul dogs know exactly when to stay a little longer.ย
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Soul Dog: A podcast for dog lovers who know their dog was never just a dog.ย
If you've ever loved a dog so deeply that losing them felt like losing a piece of yourself, you'reโฆ
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. ๐พ
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.