#223 "I Had Never Experienced Such Profound Agony"

Join family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share Melissa's story about her beloved dog, Peanut, and Hanneke's story about her beloved dog, Wiley.

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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.

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Additional resources/friends of the program:

Kate LaSala, Multi-Credentialed Canine Behavior consultant and Companion Animal Death Doula, https://rescuedbytraining.com

Angela Shook, End-of-Life Support, Companion Animal Doula Support, Pet Loss Grief Support, https://angelashook.com

Crystal Soucy, Pet Loss Grief Coach and Certified Grief Educator, https://www.getcrystalclear.com