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Baloo: An English Bulldog Pet Loss Story About Love and Second Chances

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2323231/fan_mail/new] Baloo + Alex  "Is that you, Baloo? And at that moment... he hugged her." --Alex, about the moment they met Baloo "2" 💛 Alex is a medical device developer, author, and lifelong English bulldog lover. His soul dog, Baloo, was a big-headed, big-hearted bulldog who had a gift for hugging. Paws on your chest, forehead pressed to yours. When they lost him, his wife said she couldn't go through it again. And then a breeder called out of the blue. In this episode, Alex shares what it was like to lose Baloo. And then... what happened when Baloo came back. He also talks about the novel Baloo inspired, The Weight of a Dog, a science thriller about a dog who just might save the world. At its heart though, it's a story about healing, presence, and the bond between a dog and the people who love him. If you've ever lost a dog and wondered if you could open your heart again, this one is for you. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souldogpodcast]

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Youkilis

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2323231/fan_mail/new] 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.  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souldogpodcast]

Shadow

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2323231/fan_mail/new] 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.  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souldogpodcast]