Just before publishing our book, The Pet Loss Companion, a journalist friend generously gave it one last review. He loved the book and also questioned our use of the words "soul" and "who" (rather than "that") when referring to animals. Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the meaning of the word soul, whether animals have one, and the relevance for grieving the loss of our animal companions. 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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"Who rescued who?" The question on this popular bumper sticker may go deeper than we think. A number of researchers suggest that dogs and human beings co-evolved, with wolves partnering with us to hunt and teaching us valuable lessons about cooperative living.  Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about our ancient partnership with dogs and other animals, the importance of the human-animal bond today, and the implications for grieving the loss of a beloved pet.  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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Nancy's beloved dog, Molly, died on Tues 4/27. At 6PM ET on Thurs, 4/29, we'll share thoughts on the immediate impact of loss and first steps forward on the journey of grief.   

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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Grief can bring an onslaught of gut-wrenching questions: Will we ever see one another again? Did they know how much I love them? Will they be reincarnated into a new life? How will I go on without them? Join therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the questions that may pursue us in the aftermath of loss.  We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.

Grief has a time frame of its own and grief's persistence can make us wonder if we'll ever see its end. Authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio can assure you that better days are ahead and offer this conversation on how to care for yourself along the way.   We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.

When a pet's health deteriorates greatly there may come a time when we question whether their suffering outweighs the benefits of living. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about navigating the complex questions that arise when we consider euthanasia as an option for ending a beloved animal companion's suffering.  We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future episodes. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.

It can be hard to know how to help a friend whose beloved animal companion is gravely ill and nearing the end of their life. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about this and other challenges.  

We welcome your questions and comments.  Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. 

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If we are fortunate enough to see our animal companion reach advanced age and/or if they encounter a terminal illness, we will enter a time during which we feel their death approaching. This is our time of anticipatory grief. We grieve the loss of our expectation of an expansive future together. Join Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about anticipatory grief. We'll share thoughts on how to take care of your beloved friend and yourself, and how to make this challenging time also a time of remembrance and celebration.  

We welcome your questions and comments.  Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.

Join therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they respond to questions about how to help young children prepare for their pet's euthanasia, how to manage when we face a number of losses all at once, and more.  We welcome your questions and comments.  Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.

Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about deciding  when to adopt another pet, handling the feelings that happen if your companion dies during or immediately following a medical procedure when you cannot be present, and more.

We welcome your questions and comments. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].  The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon.