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Never Just A DogAuthor: 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. Language: en-au Genres: Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Pets & Animals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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NEVER JUST A POLICE DOG: DAVID BARTLEY
Tuesday, 23 December, 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
