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September 29, 2025 8 mins
In this heartfelt episode of Dog Cancer Answers, Dr. Adrienne Anderson shares the story of her heart dog, Ludo, a 160-pound Great Dane mix who profoundly shaped her life. Dr. Anderson discusses the unique bond they shared, his medical struggles, and the difficult decision to euthanize him herself. The discussion explores how to cope with the grief of losing a beloved dog and the healing process of welcoming a new dog into your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The special connection we share with our “heart dogs” • Dr. Anderson’s personal journey with her dog Ludo • How to process grief after the loss of a pet • Why getting a new dog can be a powerful healing experience Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Bh1wIp5bY Related Links: Dr. Anderson’s article on how Pets Are Family: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/pets-are-family/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Meet Ludo: A Life-Changing Great Dane 01:15 The Indescribable Bond of a Heart Dog 01:45 Ludo’s Medical Challenges and Final Goodbye 02:15 Choosing to Euthanize Ludo Personally 02:45 The Unique Love of a Heart Dog 03:15 Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet 04:00 Why Getting a New Dog Can Be Healing 04:45 A New Kind of Love: Opening Your Heart Again 05:15 Reflecting on the Many Dogs We Love Over a Lifetime 06:00 Closing Thoughts: Gratitude for Heart Dogs 06:30 Outro & DogCancer.com Get to know Dr. Adrienne Anderson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/adrienne-anderson-ma-dvm/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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