by John Littlefair
Losing a dog is heartbreaking, and if this is not hard enough, there can sometimes be an underlying stigma in society regarding the grief that follows. So we have made it our mission to completely crush this stigma, one conversation at a time. Join your host, John Littlefair as he chats with dog lovers from all over the globe, as they open up about their journey.
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May 2, 2026
As the creator of Puppy Tales Photography and founder of the Australian Dog of the Year Awards, Kerry has met thousands of dogs and their people, documenting the quiet, powerful bond we share with them. But while travelling and telling those stories, she experienced her own heartbreak—losing her beloved dogs, Keiko and Summer. Learn more about Kerry below Puppy Tales Connect with your host John Littlefair via emai: john@johnlittlefair.com.au Official website Never Just A Dog Website
March 9, 2026
For many Australians, Toby the Wonder Dog was a television star — the clever, charismatic dog millions watched on Totally Wild and Harry's Practice. But behind the fame was a much more personal story. In this episode, John Littlefair speaks with Dr Katrina Warren about the life she shared with Toby — and the difficult chapter that followed when she lost him. Katrina reflects on what it was like saying goodbye to a dog who had been both her companion and television partner, and how life changes when a dog who had shaped so many years is suddenly gone. Dr Katrina Warren Official Website Never Just A Dog Official Website Email podcast host here: john@johnlittlefair.com.au
December 23, 2025
In this episode of Never Just A Dog, John Littlefair speaks with Dave Bartley, an officer with Merseyside Police (UK), about the loss of his working dog, Ghost, who was killed in the line of duty. Ghost wasn’t a pet — he was a partner. Trained to run toward danger, Ghost served alongside Dave until his death during operational duty. Rather than letting Ghost’s loss fade, Dave carried his grief further. His journey took him to Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford, Canada, a place dedicated to remembering service animals. What he saw there became the catalyst for something bigger. Dave went on to raise funds for a dedicated memorial honouring all serving police dogs — not just Ghost, but every dog who has given their life in service. This conversation explores service, loyalty, grief, and why the loss of a working dog deserves recognition. You can reach out to the host of this show directly; john@johnlittlefair.com.au The official website is: Never Just A Dog
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Losing a dog is heartbreaking, and if this is not hard enough, there can sometimes be an underlying stigma in society regarding the grief that follows.
So we have made it our mission to completely crush this stigma, one conversation at a time.
Join your host, John Littlefair as he chats with dog lovers from all over the globe, as they open up about their journey.
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