Podcast
Dead Pets: A Podcast About Pet Grief
*2026 Signal Award Finalist Best Indie Podcast*
A podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures who have changed ours.
Each episode, you’ll hear from guests about a pet from their past. We’ll talk about why we loved them, why it hurts so bad when they’re gone, how they changed us, how we carry them with us, and all of the joy and meaning they brought with them in their short lives.
petgrief, petstories, pet loss
- Episodes
- 33
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 39 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
33 episodes, newest first
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44 min
Zooey | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 10
Show notes
Melanie tells us about a very special girl named Zoey.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge, bulldog
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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35 min
Ginger | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 9
Show notes
*The first upload of this episode has some audio errors!. Sorry about that, folks!*
Heather tells us about a very special girl named Ginger.
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge, bulldog
For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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1 hr 2 min
Part 1: Because of a Dog: How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart | Author Interview Matthew Sigman
Season 2, Episode 7
Show notes
Host Elyse Wild interviews author Mathew Sigman on his new book, Because of a Dog: How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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48 min
Part 2: Because of a Dog: How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart | Author Interview Matthew Sigman
Season 2, Episode 8
Show notes
Part two of Elyse Wild's interview with author Mathew Sigman on his new book, Because of a Dog: How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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43 min
Foxy | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 6
Show notes
Beth tells us about a very special girl named Foxy.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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1 hr 4 min
Precious Roy | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 5
Show notes
Athena tells us about a very special boy named Precious Roy.
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birds,cockatiel, pet birds,
pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge,
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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33 min
Sunny | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 4
Show notes
Annette tells us about a very special girl named Sunny.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
Read Annette's Essay for Outside Magazine:How to Grieve for a Very Good Dog.
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Labrador, Hiking with Dogs, Yellow Lab
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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32 min
Trixie the Wonder Poodle | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 3
Show notes
Wendy tells us about a very special dog named Trixie the Wonder Poodle.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
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Poodles
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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32 min
Pet Hospice and Euthanasia | Interview: Dr. Murray, Hospice Vet
Season 2, Episode 2
Show notes
Host Elyse Wild interviews a veterinarian who exclusively does in-home hospice and euthanasia.
Follow Dr. Jack Murray onInstagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Pet hospice, in-home euthanasia, veterinarian
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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1 hr 3 min
Chester, Vikter, Baboo, Zara, Uly and the Four-Year Curse | Dead Pets
Season 2, Episode 1
Show notes
Janine tells us about Chester, Vikter, Baboo, Zara, Sly, and the four-year curse.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
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cats, soul cat
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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1 min
Dead Pets Season 2 Trailer
Season 2
Show notes
Dead Pets season 2 drops July 16, 2026.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
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Follow us on TikTok @deadpetspodcast.
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss
For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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1 hr 1 min
Gilligan | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 21
Show notes
Phiz Plop tells us about a very good boy named Gilligan.
If you are interested in the quality of life assessment Phiz created, click here.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Follow us on TikTok @deadpetspodcast.
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast
mixed breed, dogs, soul dogs
pet grief, pet stories, pet loss
For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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33 min
Goose | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 19
Show notes
Wayne tells us about a very good cat named Goose.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
TW: This episode briefly discusses major depression and suicide.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss
Cats, black cats, senior cats, soul cats
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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24 min
Goodbye to a Good Dog | Author Interview, Peggy Frezon
Season 1, Episode 18
Show notes
Host Elyse Wild interviews author Peggy Frezon on her latest book, "Goodbye to a Good Dog."
"Goodbye to a Good Dog" is available on July 7, wherever books are sold.
grief books, author interviews, rescue dogs
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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38 min
Jubilee | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 17
Show notes
Natalie tells us about a very special girl named Jubilee.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
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Follow us on TikTok @deadpetspodcast.You can learn more about Jubilee on her socials, @Jubilee the Blind Dog on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram
Blind Dogs, Dog, Soul Dogs, Australian Shepherd, Aussie Dog
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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45 min
Zelda | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 16
Show notes
Kates tells us about a very special dog named Zelda.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
Dogs, soul dogs, husky
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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41 min
Misses Peabody | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 15
Show notes
TK tells us about a very special cat named Misses Peabody.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
Cat, soul cat, senior cat
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Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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46 min
Tucker | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 14
Show notes
Georgie tells us about a very special dog named Tucker.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
dogs, soul dog, german shepherd
For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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35 min
"We are the lucky ones." | Interview: Pet Crematorium Operator
Season 1, Episode 13
Show notes
Host Elyse Wild interviews a pet crematorium operator.
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Euthanasia, pet cremation
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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39 min
Cheerio | Dead Pets
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
Emily tells us about a very good dog named Cheerio.
Dead Pets is a podcast about pet grief that celebrates the lives of the creatures that have changed ours.
dogs, soul dog, service dogs, English Setter
For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.
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pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge
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