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Send us Fan Mail “We love big …it’s all worth it. That means we’re gonna hurt big too.” That’s Jenny Gott, talking about the love and loss of our soul dogs. For Jenny, one of those soul dogs was Emily, a little black pit bull who came into her life as a foster and decided she was home. Emily was a light in Jenny’s life, with white markings on her chest that looked like wings. And when Jenny faced the heartbreak of saying goodbye, Emily inspired her to help other families navigate that same journey. 💛 Because some soul dogs change our lives and, through us, keep changing others. Learn more about Jenny Gott’s Animal Intuition practice and Emily’s Path Pet Hospice Program at animal-intuition.com. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail “He knew he was meant for me, just as I knew I was meant for him.”  That's Sheri Smith about Relax Vom Struwwelpeter, aka Ray, a German Shepherd and working dog, who came all the way from Germany and arrived on Valentine’s Day. What followed was a honeymoon road trip, a life of adventures, and a bond so deep that 12 years after losing him, Sheri still says goodnight to her boy. 💛 Because some soul dogs may only be with us for part of our lives, but they somehow become part of everything that comes after. 📖 Ray’s story lives on in Sheri’s book, People Make Plans: A Heart, Dog and a Castle in Hawaii. Learn more about Sheri Smith, her books, and her author journey at https://www.sherismithauthor.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail "After that I grew way more appreciative of the time that I have with my two dogs." That's Chris about an unexpected lesson from a bunny named Thumper.  Dog trainer Chris Moran shares his philosophy behind the Whimsy Stick—and the unexpected teacher who showed him what really matters. We talk about rescue dogs, behavioral transformation, and what a three-day bunny taught him about never taking your soul dog for granted. This episode is raw, direct, and full of important information.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail "Getting to take care of him and being his dog mom is still one of my proudest achievements." That's Amanda, about Bandit, a 10-pound Maltese mix who became her very first dog in her 20s, when she needed something to ground her more than she even knew. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just show up in your life. They show up right on time. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Baloo + Alex  "Is that you, Baloo? And at that moment... he hugged her." Alex, about Baloo, an English bulldog who came back to them in the most unexpected way. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just find you once. They find you twice. 📖 Check out Alex's novel, The Weight of a Dog. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Checote + Tammy "The bond between us was so strong she could literally see it. Like a thread going from his forehead to my forehead." Tammy, about Checote, a wild-caught horse who spent a lifetime by her side with angels watching over him every step of the way. 💛 Because some bonds are so real, you can almost see them. 📖 Check out Tammy's book, Checote's Angels.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Super Teddy + Steve "Wake up every day and wag yourself happy." That's Steve, sharing Super Teddy's motto, a tiny Yorkie Pomeranian mix from New Orleans who had enough joy for everyone. 💛 Because the smallest dogs sometimes carry the biggest lessons. 📖 Check out Steve's book, Bust Out of Your Crate.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Youkilis + Dan  “Anytime you get a dog, you’re signing a contract to have your heart broken.”  That's Dan, about Youkilis, a golden retriever who was there through years of adventure, and life on the road. 💛 Because the heartbreak is part of the deal and somehow, it’s worth every moment.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Shadow + Lee  "I grieved so intensely for that first half a year or so."  That's Lee, about Shadow, a service dog who was given less than a month to live... and is still here three years later. 💛  Because sometimes the hardest grief is the one we carry before we ever have to say goodbye.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sparky + Emma   “She wasn’t just a pet. She was a quiet force that taught me what unconditional love really looks like.” That's Emma, about Sparky, the tiny Yorkie who grew up alongside her, becoming her shadow, her companion, and her constant through every stage of life. 💛 Because some soul dogs don’t just grow with us… they shape who we become.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hollie + Magic  "Because of my soul dog, I learned that hatred has no place in the world.”      That's Magic, about Hollie a retired racing greyhound who went from being treated as a commodity to becoming a loyal, gentle, and deeply forgiving companion. Because sometimes the ones who’ve been through the most… still choose love. 💛 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Patches + Orazie "I never thought I would have this level of love." That's Orazie, about Patches, a cocker spaniel rescued from a puppy mill who spent her final years finally knowing what it felt like to just rest. 💛 Because sometimes rescuing a dog ends up rescuing something in you too.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Stig + Reeya "I would be lying on the couch, just very depressed, like crying. And he would lie down on top of me and purr." That's Reeya, about Stig, a tuxedo cat who found his way to her after a Halloween snowstorm and stayed by her side through everything. 💛 Because sometimes the ones we think we're caring for are the ones caring for us.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Radar + Angela "They told us specifically that they were going to put him to sleep if we did not take him."  That's Angela, about Radar, a 16 year old Chihuahua she never planned to adopt. 💛 Sometimes the ones we save lead us exactly where we were meant to go.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Morgan + Nita  "Thank you for being such a great dog, such a great friend and such a great coach, both life and running."  That's Nita, about Morgan, the Lab mix who helped her through depression one mile at a time. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just run beside us. They help us find our way back.  . 📖 Check out Anita's book, Depression Hates a Moving Target.  Support the show