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My Vet Told Me My Dog Only Had a Few Days to Live—And Now, She’s Thriving

My Vet Told Me My Dog Only Had a Few Days to Live—And Now, She’s Thriving

by Shantelle Dedicke | Jul 14, 2025 | News

Kinship.com Laurie Hood, the founder of the Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida, says that she has heard about this happening many times. Sometimes, it may be a subtle comment like “there’s not much we can do,” while other times, parents are told that their dog...
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by Shantelle Dedicke | Jun 13, 2025 | News, Uncategorized

Raising Happy Dogs with Sarah Hodgson Sarah Hodgson sits down with Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, to talk about the power of compassion and the urgent need for change in animal welfare. Laurie shares her journey from animal lover to legislative...
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