#135 A Story That Teaches the Differences Between Futile, Palliative, and Curative Care

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share stories from Nicole and Jenny, both of whom lost their beloved cats. Nicole's story gives us a poignant lesson that helps us understand the differences between futile, palliative, and curative care. Jenny's story illustrates how suddenly our lives can change through no fault of our own. 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 (November 14th 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/veterinary