#48 When We Lose A Pet Who Was Our Emotional Oasis

We've been hearing from listeners who describe the animal companion they've lost as their "super hero," "the most cherished gift of my life," and ""the glue that holds me together." Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation that explores the depth of relationship that these and many other people experience with their animal companions and recommendations for moving forward after we lose them.  

 We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. When you send us a personal story please include mention of whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.

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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.