December 7, 2023
#141 Turning Loss Into A Message of Love, with Author Rick Rozman
The Pet Loss CompanionAbout this episode
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we talk with Author Rick Rozman about his book "I Love You As Much And More Than This," featuring, Squirt, the beloved Yorkie who was a member of Rick's family until he died in 2021 at age 15. More about Rick's beautifully illustrated book (from Amazon.com): A Children's Book Based on a True Story That Will Warm Your Heart! "Squirt" is a tiny little Yorkie with a huge and loving personality. Go along with Squirt on his journey to show how much he loves his family. This endearing book combines a warm message of love with beautiful illustrations and rhymes that families will LOVEreading and sharing together. Destined to become one of your child's or grandchild's favorite books you'll read over and over and create new rhymes and verses. This book's verses will be remembered long after it's read! * If you have lost your pet--this story will also bring you some comfort and hopefully make you smile with the incredible memories you shared with them. Readers' Panels and High Profile Reviewers all agree: 2022-Awarded Reader's Favorite: "This is the best-illustrated picture book that I have seen in many years." ★★★★★ 2022-Awarded Mom's Choice Awards-GOLD-Level 1 -Named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services. ★★★★★ 2022 Reedsy Discovery Reviews "Must Read" Five Stars ★★★★★ This is the perfect heartfelt book for kids of all ages, and the perfect choice for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, pet loss, and other new beginnings and life events. To purchase on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCCX4MZ5 About Rick: Rick has been married to Wendy (his high school sweetheart) for 33 years. They live in White Lake, Michigan, raised three wonderful kids, and now have their first grandchild. Rick played baseball at Michigan State University and was drafted in the 8th round of the MLB draft of 1988. The Rozman family enjoy boating, traveling, and, of course, reading. Email Rick at Rick@RMRozman.com. Reach Ken at kenddv@gmail.com; Nancy at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com We are happy to announce our affiliation with Bereave, a company that offers beautifully crafted granite pet memorial plaques. When you purchase one of their plaques using the link that follows you are also supporting our podcast. https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2399618&u=3798931&m=141340&urllink=&afftrack= To support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) To support this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa... To subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602 (and hit the "subscribe" button) To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group facilitated by Ken (December 12th at 6 pm ET): https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html 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. For a list of financial resources to help with payment for veterinary care visit the community tab on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepetlosscompanion6602/community and note the addition of https://get.scratchpay.com/v