Month: January 2016

PIT BULL STAYS WITH LOST TODDLER UNTIL HELP COMES

A two-year-old boy in Ohio wandered out of his house, but thanks to the family’s pit bull, is safe and sound. According to the Toledo Blade, the little boy’s mother was taking a nap when the boy, who is tall for his age, apparently unlocked the door and left the house. The family’s dog, Hazard,
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TRACIE HOTCHNER: HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO MY LISTENERS

I recently received an utterly pure expression of gratitude and kindness from a listener that caused me to stop and reflect on the comfort and joy her words gave me, but also to recognize how inspiring and satisfying it is for me, selfishly, to produce and record my radio shows. It’s a funny business I’m
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DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED YOUNG ADULTS SOCIALIZE SPECIAL NEEDS CATS

Through an innovative program in Portland, Maine, young adults with developmental disabilities are making a difference in the lives of special needs shelter cats. According to the Portland Press Herald, The program is a collaboration between the Animal Refuge League and STRIVE, an organization that provides services and recreational opportunities for young people with developmental
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GATEWAY PET GUARDIANS WINS $50,000 PETCO FOUNDATION GRANT AND 10,000 BOWLS OF HALO FOOD

The Petco Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant as part of this year’s Holiday Wishes program to Gateway Pet Guardians in St. Louis, Missouri, thanks to a story written by St. Louis resident, Julie Liszewski. Halo also donated 10,000 bowls of its natural pet food to Gateway Pet Guardians and $500 of its food for Julie’s
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