HeyJaredThe Pet Loss Companion: Conversations on Grief and Healing
Notes between Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez, hosts of The Pet Loss Companion podcast, and people grieving the loss of their beloved pets. Also, commentary and reflections on the importance of animal companions in our lives.
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“It Wasn’t Rational or Logical. Love Often Isn’t.” (opens the original)
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Nimcy and Bruno’s Story on YouTubeHi,I’m sending you my boy Bruno’s story to share on the podcast. You can share the whole thing if you have time or edit it to fit the podcast.If you choose to share it, I have one request: please keep the focus on Bruno and give him the credit for saving me. My struggles are included only as context to explain the role Bruno played in my life.People often say Bruno won a lottery because I adopted him at 14. But Bruno got me through the darkest period of my life.
“You Can’t Just Talk to Anyone About this Loss” (opens the original)
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Joni and Cooper’s Story on YouTubeAs I’m typing this, I’m listening to your podcast The Pet Loss Companion. I can’t thank you both for spending the time creating this space for people to try to find comfort in the difficult time of loss of a pet. This is the story of Cooper.Cooper was my daughter’s 5 year old Brittany. She has a 10 year old Border Collie named Chloe too. Our family loves dogs and amongst the 6 of us, there are 10 pets whom we all treat like children.She “went to look at a puppy”
“I Was Looking Everywhere For Signs That She Was Still With Me” (opens the original)
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Angela and Piper’s Story on YouTubeHi Ken and Nancy,I first just want to say thank you for all that you do. I stumbled across your podcast after losing my soul dog, Piper, this past May 2026. Our story is long, but feel free to share it if you think it will help anyone else! Piper was a 25 pound chihuahua/Rottweiler mix. She was two days shy of her 10th birthday and losing her was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I got Piper from a questionable ad on Craigslist when I was 19 and
“We Were Told That He Would Have To Be Put Down If We Couldn’t Afford the Surgery” (opens the original)
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Regina and Hawk’s Story on YouTubeHi Nancy and Ken,First want to say thank you so very much for what you both do. I lost my soul dog, Hawk on August 7th at 3 a.m. (yes, that time is engraved in my mind) and as I am in immense pain and searching the internet for some kind of help, I found you. The first video I watched was dated five years ago and yet I clung onto every word you both said. You were the first video that mentioned financial guilt. On top of the grief my family is suffering from los
“I will carry you with me forever” (opens the original)
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Toni and Louie’s Story on YouTubeA tribute to the little brown poodle who saved my heart.Hi Ken & Nancy,My name is Toni. I stumbled upon your podcast on Spotify, and I am so grateful for everything you both do to support grieving pet-loss parents. Please feel free to share my story on your show. It would truly make me happy to know that Louie’s life and our love story might bring comfort to someone else who is missing their soul dog.This is the love story of me and my soul dog, Louie. On June 11
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