The Pet Loss Companion

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#276 "We Would Have to Put Him Down if We Could Not Afford the Surgery

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Regina's story about her beloved dog, Hawk, and Angela's story about her beloved dog, Pipe

Sep 17
30 min

#275 "I am Terrified of Losing Her"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Penny's story about her beloved dogs, Brody and Emmy, and Julie's story about her beloved

Sep 10
22 min

#274 Bracing for Loss/Hoping for Peace

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nadeja's story about her beloved dog, Lady, and Keven's story about his beloved dog, Peppe

Sep 3
27 min

#273 "I Will Carry You With Me Forever"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Toni's story about her beloved poodle, Louie, and Christina's story about her beloved Chih

Aug 27
27 min

#272 "Each of Them Deserves a Story"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Eyal's story about a number of cats that have been part of his life and Liz's story about

Aug 13
24 min

#271 "You Can't Just Talk To Anyone About This Loss"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Joni 's story about her family's beloved dog, Cooper, and Ingrid's story about her family'

Aug 6
29 min

#270 Anticipatory Grief Is So Hard

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Jo's story about her beloved dog and Paul's story about his beloved dog, Jack. Reach Ken

Jul 30
29 min

#269 "He Was Always There"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kristen's story about her beloved dog, Annie, and Cassie's story about here beloved dog, B

Jul 23
24 min

#268 "The House Doesn't Feel Like Home Anymore"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Kara's story about her beloved dog, Koda. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysa

Jul 16
30 min

#267 "Nothing Could Prepare Me For This"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Debbie's story about her beloved dog, Molly. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nanc

Jul 9
26 min

#266 A Conversation on Guilt

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories and thoughts about the guilt that is so often a part of grief. Reach Ken at kend

Jul 2
31 min

#265 "Writing This Was Very Therapeutic"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Anna's story about her beloved cat, B, and Ebonee's letter about her beloved dog, Benji.

Jun 25
27 min

#264 "Why Do I Feel a Sense of Relief?"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Paige's story about her beloved dog, Parker. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nanc

Jun 18
29 min

#263 "How can I help my six-year-old son if I cannot even get through this grief myself?"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Krislynn's story about her beloved cat, Alastair. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at

Jun 11
24 min

#262 In A Moment of Inattention

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Sharin's story about her beloved Yorkie. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at nancysax

Jun 4
24 min

#261 "He Was My Constant During A Time Of Turmoil"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Julianna's story about her beloved dog Griffyn and Errity's story about her beloved dog Ta

May 28
35 min

#260 "She Has Taught Me How To Live And Love In Grief"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Nerissa's story about her beloved goat, Sparkle. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com, Nancy at

May 21
30 min

#259 A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM, on End of Life Care

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM, on end of life care and related matters. Dr. Kevin Toma

May 14
28 min

#258 "Part of You is with Them and Part of Them is Here with You"

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share Anne Marie's story about her beloved dog, Earl. For a free poem remembering your beloved

May 7
27 min

#257 A Conversation with Pet Loss Grief Coach and Certified Grief Educator Crystal Soucy

Join family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation with Pet Loss Grief Coach and Certified Grief Educator Crystal Soucy. Crystal's wo

Apr 30
28 min

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Where The Pet Loss Companion ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 20, 2026).

#16 ▼ 3 Pets & Animals US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This podcast has really helped me through my grief. My best friend, Baxter died last week. It’s been the worst pain of my life. This podcast makes me feel like I’m not alone even though he’s gone.

ClementineArlo · Jul 2026

Ken and Nancy’s podcast (and book) helped me during a difficult time when I otherwise would have felt alone. The stories they share help bring light to pet grief. I’m grateful for their podcast.

Mel Morrison · Jul 2026

I found this podcast when my soul cat, Oliver, passed suddenly 3 years ago. Unfortunately, I had to put down my Orange Boy yesterday after a sudden decline in health. This time around is no less hard and is harder in other ways because it's my first time with euthanasia. I don't think I could survive the grief if it weren't for this podcast. My boys were so special to me, and knowing others know this connection and how heavy the loss can feel has been comforting and helpful beyond what I could capture with words. I am forever grateful for Ken and Nancy for their work and community support. ♥️

MarkD2984 · Apr 2026

This is a wonderful podcast telling stories that allow me to not feel so alone when I find myself in the deepest of my grief. I highly recommend this to anyone who has lost any loved one and to always remember you aren’t alone

Bigweaz2015 · Feb 2026

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