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Breakfast at Sally's

Posted 8/24/2010 at 1:56 PM by Genevieve Frederick

I just finished reading "Breakfast at Sally's" by Richard LeMieux.   Be sure to have a box of tissues handy for this inspirational book.  I highly recommend this memorable book.

For an insight to what it means to be homeless read it. This true and touching journey of a man with depression and his little dog Willow, refutes stereotypes about the homeless. Once you read...

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Caring woman in Chicago wants to help a homeless woman with a cat

Posted 8/12/2010 at 9:31 AM by Genevieve Frederick

How does one help someone in the streets with an animal aside from giving her/him some money?

I met a woman in Chicago with a cat in her cage just last month. They were homeless. All I could do was hand her some money? What does one do. Can't take them home with me. We have pets of our own (cats and dogs).

If I can find her again, what do I say to her--where to go for help--where...

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We are a voice for pets of the homeless

Posted 8/08/2010 at 2:07 PM by Genevieve Frederick

There have been comments about some homeless treating their animals with cruelty; dogs tied up tightly, twisting to be freed or being hit; skinny dogs/cats in poor health.  As in the case of child abuse, such instances of animal abuse clearly call for action.  Any such treatment, should be reported to the local Animal Control or Humane Society.  They are the agencies that can help...

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