Podcast

Dead Pets: A Podcast About Pet Grief

Kids & Family, Pets & Animals, Religion & Spirituality

*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

  1. Zooey | Dead Pets

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Melanie tells us about a very special girl named Zoey.

    Vote for Dead Pest in Listener's Choice for Indie Podcast of the year: https://rb.gy/ltov9p

    Thank you to our partners atTailChapter!

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    44 min
  2. 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.

    Vote for Dead Pest in Listener's Choice for Indie Podcast of the year: https://rb.gy/ltov9p

    Thank you to our partners atTailChapter!

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    35 min
  3. 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.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    1 hr 2 min
  4. 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.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    48 min
  5. Foxy | Dead Pets

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Beth tells us about a very special girl named Foxy.

    Thank you to our partners atTailChapter!

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    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    43 min
  6. Precious Roy | Dead Pets

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Athena tells us about a very special boy named Precious Roy.

    Thank you to our partners atTailChapter!

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    birds,cockatiel, pet birds,

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge,

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    1 hr 4 min
  7. 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.

    Thank you to our partners atTailChapter!

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    Labrador, Hiking with Dogs, Yellow Lab

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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

    33 min
  8. 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.

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

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    Poodles

    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

    32 min
  9. 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

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    32 min
  10. 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.

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @deadpetspodcast.

    For more information, visit https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    Do you have a dead pet you'd like to share? Email deadpetsofficial@gmail.com.

    cats, soul cat

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    1 hr 3 min
  11. 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.

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    Follow us on TikTok @deadpetspodcast.

    For more information, visit https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    1 min
  12. 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.

    For more information, visit https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    1 hr 1 min
  13. 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.

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    Follow us on TikTok @deadpetspodcast.

    For more information, visit https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss

    Cats, black cats, senior cats, soul cats

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    33 min
  14. 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

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    24 min
  15. 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.

    Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.
    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

    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

    38 min
  16. 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

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    45 min
  17. 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

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    41 min
  18. 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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    46 min
  19. "We are the lucky ones." | Interview: Pet Crematorium Operator

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Host Elyse Wild interviews a pet crematorium operator.

    Follow Dead Pets on TikTok----> https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    Euthanasia, pet cremation

    For more information https://www.deadpetspodcast.com/.

    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

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    35 min
  20. 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.

    Follow us on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadpetspodcast

    pet grief, pet stories, pet loss, losing a pet, grieving pets, pet companionship, rainbow bridge

    39 min

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