A Dog's Devotion

When Someone We Love Dies… What Happens After?
How do we help a child understand death, grief, and the overwhelming emotions that come with losing someone they love?
In this deeply meaningful episode of A Dog’s Devotion, I’m joined by acclaimed author Diane Namm, who has written more than 70 books for children, young adults, and adults. Her beautiful picture book, What Happens After?, tackles one of the most difficult subjects we can ever face: loss.
Diane gently explores what grief can look like, why every person grieves differently, and how we can help children navigate the loss of someone they love—whether that loss is human or animal.
As Kirkus Reviews describes it, the book is “a simple, emotionally effective exploration of loss.”
This is an important conversation for parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers—and anyone who has ever had to help a child through heartbreak.
❤️ If you know a child who is grieving, this episode may be exactly what they need to hear.
Listen, share, and join us for a conversation about love, loss, grief, and finding a way forward.
🐾 A Dog’s Devotion — because sometimes our greatest lessons about love come from those we have lost.
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Executive Producer: Chris Henley

🎙️ This week’s episode is especially personal.

Author and historian Grant Hayter-Menzies joins me to talk about his deeply moving memoir, Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me — a beautiful story of love, resilience, second chances and ultimately loss.
Freddie was a rescue dog who became so much more than a pet. He became Grant’s companion, comfort and, in many ways, his rescuer.
If you’ve ever had to say goodbye to a beloved dog — or you’re grieving one right now — this conversation may bring you comfort and remind you that the love we share with our dogs never really leaves us. 🐾❤️
If you LOVE dogs, rescue animals and the incredible stories they inspire, you’ve found your podcast.

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This week on A Dog's Devotion, bestselling author Jonathan Graziano joins me to discuss his newest children's book, Milton Makes a Move, and the remarkable dog who started it all—Noodle.
Jonathan shares how one lovable pup inspired a worldwide movement, bestselling books, and a mission to spread kindness, joy, and hope. Together, we explore how dogs shape our lives, inspire us to dream bigger, and remind us what unconditional love truly means.
Whether you're a lifelong dog lover, a pet parent, or simply enjoy uplifting stories, this heartfelt conversation is one you won't want to miss.
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This week on A Dog’s Devotion, we honor the extraordinary life of Pockets Warhol—a tiny soul who endured so much, yet gave the world beauty, connection, and meaning through his art.
Pockets wasn’t meant to be a “pet.” He was born into the harsh and heartbreaking reality of the exotic animal trade—an industry driven by profit, where wild animals are taken from their families, transported in cruel conditions, and too often die before they ever reach their destination. Those who survive are left to live a life far from what nature ever intended.
But Pockets’ story took a different turn.
Through the love and devotion of his muse, Charmaine Quinn, and the sanctuary that became his true home at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, Pockets found safety, compassion, and a voice—expressed through his incredible paintings that touched hearts around the world. I had the privilege of knowing Pockets, of witnessing his spirit, and of volunteering at the sanctuary where animals like him are finally given the life they deserve.
This episode is deeply personal. It’s about loss. It’s about resilience. And it’s about the powerful bond between humans and animals—a bond built not on ownership, but on respect, protection, and love.
While this conversation may be difficult to hear at times, it is filled with compassion and purpose. It’s a reminder that wild animals belong in the wild—not in cages, not in homes, not as commodities for our entertainment.
At its core, this is what A Dog’s Devotion is all about—the profound love and impact animals have on our lives, and the responsibility we carry to protect them.
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xoxo
Carla, Max & Smokey

This week on A Dog’s Devotion, we continue one of the most tender and difficult conversations a dog parent will ever face.
Following last week’s episode on knowing when it’s time to say goodbye, we gently explore what happens next — the deeply personal decision of at-home euthanasia. With compassion and honesty, we talk about how to navigate the fear and uncertainty, what the process truly looks like, and how to recognize when the time is right for your beloved companion.
I am joined by Dr. Becky Frank, from Lap of Love a place that provides in-home pet euthanasia, consultation, veterinary hospice, and pet loss support services. Here is their website: https://www.lapoflove.com/
We also open the door to the emotions that follow — the guilt, the heartbreak, and the overwhelming grief of losing your best friend. If you’re going through this now, or carrying the weight of this decision from the past, you are not alone.
This is a safe space for love, remembrance, and understanding.
Join me for this important and heartfelt conversation.
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I know this is so difficult to discuss, but it is something we have to prepare for. 
xoxo
Carla, Max & Smokey