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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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.
BEAUTIFUL JOE PARK, MEAFORD, ONTARIO: SHARON MANSION
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29 minutes 56 seconds
3 months ago
BEAUTIFUL JOE PARK, MEAFORD, ONTARIO: SHARON MANSION
In this episode, we visit Meaford, Ontario — home to Beautiful Joe Park. It’s more than green space. It’s a tribute to a real dog whose story changed how people think about animals.
Back in the 1800s, a dog named Beautiful Joe was rescued from abuse. His story, written by Margaret Marshall Saunders, became one of the first books to give a voice to animals.
The novel "Beautiful Joe" has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. It was first published in 1893 and became the first Canadian book to sell over a million copies.
Today, the park that bears his name honours that legacy — with monuments to service dogs, education programs, and quiet places to reflect.
Your host, John Littlefair sat down with Sharon Mansion, vice chair of the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society. She’s part of the team keeping Joe’s story alive — and making sure it still matters.
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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.
