PAL Podcast

91. Pet Loss, Healing Hearts & Building Stronger Bonds with Dogs

Written by Pets Add Life | Nov 18, 2025 3:04:54 PM

Episode Details

In this heartfelt episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore the emotional side of pet ownership—from coping with loss to deepening our connection with the dogs we love. Together, they share moving stories, expert advice, and practical tools to strengthen the human-animal bond.

  • Special Guest:

    •  Renee Talbott, Author of Unleash Your Grief: The Truth About Pet Loss

      Maggie Marton, Author of For the Love of Dog: The Ultimate Relationship Guide for You and Your Dog


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Q&A:

    •  How to litter train a newly adopted shelter cat and understand feline behavior (Submitted by Carlos from Austin, TX)

      How to register a dog as a service animal and determine if they’re a good candidate (Submitted by Janelle from Columbus, OH)

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