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A Beloved Labrador Changes One Life Forever

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A dog can change your entire life and then break your heart on the way out. I sit down with John in Seattle to trace that full arc, from the goofy, everyday moments of raising a young English Labrador named James to the deeper story behind his full name: James Charles, a quiet tribute to Charlie, the Labrador John lost after 12 years together.

We talk about how James came into the family only after a year and a half of healing, and why “ready” looks different for everyone after pet loss. John shares what he learned from doing the work up front: researching breeders, focusing…

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