Soul Dog: A Pet Loss Podcast Celebrating the Dogs We'll Never Forget
Soul Dog: A podcast for dog lovers who know their dog was never just a dog. If you've ever loved a dog so deeply that losing them felt like losing a piece of yourself, you're in the right place. 💛 Each week, host Kate Butterly, lifelong dog lover and pet loss grief specialist, sits down with guests to celebrate the dogs who shaped who we are. The funny stories, the lessons learned, the moments we'll hold onto forever. Because here's the thing. Our soul dogs didn't just walk beside us. They changed us. They taught us how to love without condition, how to find joy in the simplest moments, and how to be better humans. Who we are today is partly because of them. And that deserves to be said out loud. This is a space where grief and gratitude get to live side by side. Where you can miss your dog and still smile when you talk about them. Where your soul dog's life and your bond is honored, remembered, and celebrated. Think of it as your favorite bench at the dog park. Come sit with us. Share the stories, the memories, the lessons, the love. All of it. This is your community. And in the Soul Dog Park, nobody ever has to explain why they miss their dog as much as they do. We believe they were never just a dog. And we'll never stop saying so. 🐾 Short, sweet 10-minute episodes drop every week. Hosted by Kate Butterly, pet loss grief specialist and founder of Soul Dog. Produced by Pup Cup Productions.
Episodes
"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 sou...
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 💛
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.
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.
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.
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.
Randall + Hunter + Maryanne "
At the soul level, this was meant to be. We were meant to share these dogs." Maryanne, about Randall and Hunter, the two Basset Hounds her sister trusted her with before she passed. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just find us. They are given to us for a reason.
Ramona + Nancy
"We were a perfect couple. A meeting of purpose." Nancy, about Ramona, a rescued mixed breed who helped find three missing children and pointed investigators to a town that shared her name. 💛 Because some soul dogs don't just love us. They are sent to us for a reason we can't always explain.
Katie + June
"She stayed with me the whole time. She never left my side." June, about Katie, a miniature Dachshund who walked her through her twenties, her wedding, her greatest joy and her deepest loss. 💛 Because when she couldn't find the words, Katie just stayed.
Annie + Patti
"Annie actually saved my life because she taught me what it physically and emotionally and spiritually felt like to be loved, to be deeply loved. And that was my saving grace." That's Patti, about Annie, a goofy loving dog who walked beside her for 15 years and taught her what unconditional love really feels like. 💛 Because sometimes a dog doesn't just change your life. She saves it.
Darwin + Elaine
"I'm convinced he made it one last year to help me get through to my divorce. He knew I couldn't handle him leaving at that moment." Elaine, about Darwin, a gentle pit mix who spent 13 years proving that you should never judge a book by its cover. 💛 Because some soul dogs know exactly when to stay a little longer.
Ljoma + Paloma
"People usually say, well, don't adopt an old dog. You won't have her for long. Well, I had her for 13 years." Paloma, about Ljoma, a Chihuahua mix with a lion's heart who came to her at seven and stayed for over a decade. 💛 Because sometimes the ones we think we'll have the least time with give us the most.
Willie + Raksha
"It's been many years, but still, it makes me very emotional because he was like a baby for me and it was like as though I'd lost my own kid." That's Raksha, about Willie, a gentle golden retriever from Bangalore who loved mangoes, chased birds at the lake and never once stopped making people smile. 💛 Because they were never just a dog.
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