Soul Dog
A podcast to celebrate the dogs we'll never forget.
Episodes
Youkilis + Dan
“Anytime you get a dog, you’re signing a contract to have your heart broken.”
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.”
Lee, about Shadow—a service dog who was given just weeks to live… and the unexpected journey of loving him through that uncertainty.💛
Because sometimes the hardest grief… is the one we carry before we 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.”
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.”
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
“They had made her just make babies… and once that’s over, it’s like, we don’t want to take care of you anymore...my mom always joked—she’s living a life of luxury now.”
Orazie, about Patches—a cocker spaniel who went from a life of being used… to a life of comfort and care. 💛
Because in giving her rest… she found a kind of love she never thought she’d have.
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."
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 they were going to put him to sleep if we didn’t 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’re meant to go.
Morgan + Anita
"Thank you for being such a great dog, such a great friend, and such a great coach — both life and running."
That's Anita, about Morgan — the dog who helped her through depression, one mile at a time. 💛
Some soul dogs don't just run beside us. They help us find our way back.
Hunter + Randall + Maryanne
“They were, by far, one of the greatest gifts ever in my life.”
That’s Maryanne, about Randall & Hunter—the dogs her sister trusted her with before she passed. 💛
Because some soul dogs don’t just find us… they’re given to us for a reason.
Ramona + Nancy
"We were a perfect couple… a meeting of purpose."
That's Nancy, about Ramona — the dog who helped her find what others couldn't. 💛
Soul dogs don't just love us. They come with a purpose.
Darwin + Elaine
"I'm convinced he made it one last year to help me get through my divorce. He knew I couldn't handle him leaving at that moment."
That's Elaine, about Darwin. 💛
Soul dogs just know when we need them most.
Ljoma+ Paloma
"They say don’t adopt an older dog… but I had her for 13 years.”
That's Paloma, about Ljoma. 💛
Sometimes the ones we think we'll have the least time with give us the most.
Willie + Raksha
"It is a hard process...it's been many years, but it still makes me emotional. Willie was like a baby for me. It was like I'd lost my own child."
That's Raksha, talking about Willie. 💛
Because they were never just a dog.
Jake + Jordan
"He walked up and sat down and looked at me. And I was like, oh yeah— you don't belong in here. We're going to take you home."
That's Jordan, talking about Jake. 💛
When you know, you know.
Millie + Darlene
"They're still there… they want us to remember the love."
That's Darlene, talking about Millie. 💛
Because love like that doesn't just disappear.
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