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This month’s issue is dedicated to rescue andadoption efforts. If you have the resources andcan make a life-long commitment to adding anew family member, we encourage you to visityour local animal shelter or rescue organization.There are so many wonderful pets in need ofpermanent homes.

Urban Paws has once again teamed up withIams to promote their Home 4 the Holidayscampaign. Two Houston-area shelters wereselected to be featured in this issue. The cute

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faces gracing the pages are all available for adop-tion.

Also in this issue, Lesley Young takes a breakfrom her agility series to share her experiencewith her rescue dog, Tia in the U.K. It’s quite adog-friendly place to visit if you are planning atrip outside of the U.S. To read more, see page16.

It’s officially autumn and that means it’s a greattime to get outdoors with your dog. There aremany fun events in the coming months. Be sureto check out our calendar on page 6.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Jennifer Kitchens

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October 2011 Events For a full listing of events, visit:www.urbanpawsmagazine.com/events

OCTOBER 9Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue’sAnnual Reunion Picnic and Hay Ride atGeorge Bush Park, Pavilion 3 from noon to4:00 pm. This is a free event where hundredsof rescued Golden Retrievers meet to play,swim and socialize. Raffle, door prizes, foodand demonstrations. For more information,visit www.gbgrr.org.

OCTOBER 15Adoption Day with Recycled PomeraniansHouston at Natural Pawz -Sterling Ridge. 11:00am - 3:00 pm.

OCTOBER 16Adoption Day with Tiny Paws Rescue atNatural Pawz -Vintage Park. 10:00 am - 3:00pm. For details, visit www.tinypawsrescue.com.

OCTOBER 21Join Land Rover and Recycled Poms-Houston,from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for the unveiling oftheir new Range Rover "Evoque." There willbe entertainment, food, cigars, jewelry, art-work, and adoptable Pomeranians. RecycledPoms-Houston will have one of their famousfundraising raffle baskets with lots of goodiesin it. 10150 Southwest Freeway. For moreinformation, email [email protected].

OCTOBER 22Have a howling good time and help theGleannloch Farms Pet Committee save home-

less pets in our community at Dogtober FestFestival & Microchipping Event. GleannlochFarms Bark Park. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Activitiesinclude music, food, vendors, costume contest,low-cost microchipping and much more. Formore information, please visitwww.glfpets.com.

OCTOBER 22-23PetFest 2011 in Old Town Spring. Grab yourpet and head out for a fun-filled festival ofentertainment and education. The event helpsto raise money for Houston area rescue groupsand animal shelters. For more details, see page3, or visit www.petfestoldtownspring.com.

OCTOBER 29Bridgeland’s 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Fest atBridgeland's Oak Meadow Park.10:00 am - 4:00pm. Lined up for the day are puppy perform-ances from Johnny Peers and the MuttvilleComix, Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club,Splash Dogs, Guennadi — World FamousClown and Dog Act and a pooch fashion showbeing held at 1:00 pm. Houston-area magicianLanny Kibbey will take the stage at 2:00 pm.For more details, visit www.bridgeland.com.

SAVE THEDATE: NOVEMBER 125th Annual Kingwood Barktoberfest atKingwood Town Center Park. See page 12 formore information.

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IAMS, EUKANUBA ANDNATURA TEAMUP TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR TEXASWILDFIRE VICTIMSP&G Pet Care donated 30 tons of pet food toassist with the relief efforts of the animals thatwere displaced from the wildfires in CentralTexas. The pet food was distributed to animalwelfare organizations that took in displacedanimals in the Austin and Houston regions ofthe state. The pet food donation consisted ofIams, Eukanuba and Natura Pet Food prod-ucts.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT ADOGMONTHDuring the month of October, you can savethe life of a homeless dog and find a faithfulcompanion by visiting your local rescue organi-zation or animal shelter. For a listing of areagroups and shelters, visit our Web site and clickon the “Resources” tab.


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Anonymous AngelsBy Dr. Jim Amyx, Four Seasons Veterinary Hospital

nonymous Angels” aptly describespet rescue groups as a whole,including their founders, their vol-

unteers, and their benefactors. They are individ-uals who simply volunteer their money, time,resources, love, and attention to pets who areabandoned, often sick, and in desperate need ofa human friend.

Often times, veterinarians will examine andtreat pets from 501(c)(3) rescue groups (groupsgranted a government nonprofit corporationstatus) at a reduced rate, performing some serv-ices for free or at cost. At Four SeasonsVeterinary Hospital (FSVH), we work with onesuch rescue group - Boston Terrier RescueGroup of Greater Houston (BTRGH), based inThe Woodlands, TX, founded and managed byKaren Toupard.Ms. Toupard founded BTRGH in 1999, and by

the end of 2000, she was caring for 54 BostonTerriers. Since that time, she and her staff ofvolunteers have cared for and placed approxi-mately 1,000 Boston Terriers in “forever

“A homes.” Additionally, during that time span,they have placed approximately 100 mixed-breed and other-breed rescue/strays who havecrossed their path.Running a rescue group is not an occupation

for Ms.Toupard; it is a passion. Ms. Toupard, anattorney, and many of her 45 to 50 volunteersare employed by day, volunteering in their offhours. It takes about 6 - 8 hours a day to care forthe pets and process adoption applications, so anormal eight hour workday is stretched to a 10-12 hour workday for these “angels.”Why do they do this day after day, month after

month? Where do they find the energy? Well, Ican’t tell you where they summon the extra ener-gy, but I can tell why they volunteer – the storiesthat follow are only a few examples of why theyvolunteer - snippets about past and currentBTRGH pets. Some have found loving, foreverhomes and some are still searching.Warning: before reading further, grab a box of

Kleenex, you just might need them!

BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE GROUP OF GREATER HOUSTON


ADOPTION FROM BTRGH IS A THREE-PART PROCESS:

1) The applicant completes the application and sends it to BTRGH.

2) BTRGH checks their references with the applicant’s current veterinarian (if they

currently have other pets) and BTRGH checks the applicant’s personal references.

3) BTRGH conducts an in-home visit with the prospective parents to ascertain the

pet’s future home and surroundings.


Collin is a Boston Terrier who came to BTRGHfrom a local “kill shelter” on June 26, 2011.Collin was weak and cold, infested with fleas,and had a body temperature of only 97 degrees.(normal canine temperature is 100 to 102.5degrees). It was obvious to BTRGH Collin wasdying. Collin received emergency care, was stabi-lized and hydrated, received an immediate bloodtransfusion and fluids, and was then placed on aheating pad and covered in warm towels. Collinwas transferred to FSVH where he continuedtreatment. Collin has gained weight, and thanksto round-the-clock feedings and a lot ofBTRGH volunteers' TLC, Collin is winning hisfight for life. To the left is Collin pictured onAug. 2, 2011, just a few weeks later.

Next is Wagner. Wagner is one of four BostonTerriers rescued from a puppy mill. All fourdogs had extensive skin issues and were un-socialized. As a result, they were skittish andfearful of humans. The picture on the left showsWagner, upon arrival at BTRGH, apprehensiveand somewhat agitated. On the right, the pic-ture shows Wagner now – his skin conditionhealed, happy and comfortable in his surround-ings.

Collin before

Collin after

Wagner before and after

This is Clancy. Clancy was picked up by AnimalControl as a stray in a remote area outside ofHouston. BTRGH volunteers were shocked tosee Clancy’s skin condition when they came topick him up (far left photo). Clancy had exten-sive burns resulting in areas where the flesh hadliterally burned away. Upon arrival at FSVH,Clancy’s back was cleaned, the wound debrided,received hydrotherapy, histopath samples weretaken, and the wound was sutured where need-ed. The middle picture is after wound care andthe right picture is a fewweeks later. Clancy’s burnshealed nicely and his amazingpersonality and love forhumans earned him the nick-names: Clancy Pants andClancy the Clown.

Volunteers representBTRGH at the Texas Homeand Garden Show; PetcoMeet-and-Greet events;grand openings for retail pet Clancy going home with his new parents.

boutiques and boarding facilities; and other var-ious pet events. They clean kennels, play withand walk rescue dogs, interview prospective“parents,” help with administrative functions,buy supplies, etc. New volunteers, cleaning sup-plies, and gift cards are always welcomed gifts toBTRGH.

BTRGH always has adorable Boston Terrierswaiting patiently for a new home and loving par-ents. Call BTRGH and go meet your new bestfriend!


Anonymous Angels - Continued

Clancy before, during and after treatment.

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Body & Soul

Animal Chiropractic - A Holistic Approach By Gail Collins,www.gailcollins.com

hen 12-year-old Jake, a border collie

began to struggle with bowel incon-

tinence, his owner was concerned. Poor Jake

was also slow to rise and bit shaky in one hip.

Was it old age or something more? Jake's owner

went to the vet, who confirmed some arthritis,

but chalked the problems up to growing old.

Then, he decided to try animal chiropractics. As

a chiropractor, Dr. Walter J. Hickman of Cy-Fair

Neck and Back Clinic knew the benefits better

than anyone.

The veterinary chiropractor palpated Dr.

Hickman’s pooch and found some subluxations-

-vertebrae out of alignment. A couple of adjust-

ments relieved nerve pressure, and Jake's hip

shaking nearly stopped. Over two months, the

bowel problems lessened from multiple, daily

clean-ups to the occasional mishap.

Dr. Hickman was astounded with his pal's suc-

cessful experience and began a course with

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

to practice animal chiropractic. Dr. Hickman

passed his boards with flying colors this summer

and is the only certified pet chiro doc in Cypress.

Animal chiropractics, like with people, is about

understanding bodily mechanics. In fact, Dr.

Hickman says, "If it's gotta' spine, it can be

adjusted."

Simply put, animal chiropractic is a natural,

drug-free addition to a pet's overall health care.

Please note: It does not take the place of good

veterinary care. Animal chiropractics augments

and completes holistic pet care. Simple palpa-

tions followed by precise adjustments can

increase comfort, adding quality to a pet's per-

formance, movement and flexibility by restoring

or improving a normal range of motion to

joints.

When my 13-year old Australian Terrier devel-

oped similar problems to Jake, Dr. Hickman

helped Shari regain her spry step and cured her

incontinence. We laughed at Shari running

around the house afterward like a pup again.

To learn more or try pet chiropractic, visit

www.animalchiropractic.org.

Gail Collins is a freelance writer and a contributing

writer for Cy-Fair Magazine in the Houston area. You

can learn more about Gail on her Web site at

www.gailcollins.com.

W



10,000 mile ‘Walkies’DOGGY BLISS ON VACATION IN ENGLAND

If you’ve ever considered taking your dog

abroad or longed to escape the summer heat

together, then read on! We interrupt our regular

Agility and Obedience series with a ‘postcard’

from Lesley and Texas rescue Tia on vacation

in England.

It’s surprisingly easy to take your dog from

Texas to the UK with direct flights from Bush

International to London and no quarantine -

provided you get all your shots and paperwork.

The great thing about the UK is that it is so

accessible and varied. Just an hour or so from

London Heathrow gets you to the Cotswolds

(the English version of the Texan Hill Country);

to the Norfolk Broads or the South Coast. But

our goal for this trip was the South West and

one of the best beaches in Cornwall (the long

pointy bit reaching into the Atlantic).

Most of the UK is incredibly dog friendly, and

dogs are welcome in the gardens and inside

many country pubs and cafes. We booked a dog

friendly hotel and headed straight for

Tregonhawke beach, near Plymouth. This three

mile long beach is accessible via a fairly steep

cliff path and is awash at high tide, with rolling

Atlantic breakers - so check your tide times

before visiting. Low tide leaves clean, clear rock

pools, miles of golden sand and more seagulls

than Tia could ever chase! The days we visited

were calm with gentle waves caressing the shore

By Lesley Young, Dog Angels U.S.



and a balmy 71 degrees (apparently it hit 108 on

the same day in Conroe!).

Although many beaches in England are ‘dog

friendly’, many require leashes from May to

October. Tregonhawke is leash free. Doggy

Bliss! No visit is complete without a stopover at

the wonderful, informal Cliff Top Café over-

looking the bay and serving local delicacies such

as hot, home made Cornish pasties and cream

teas with English scones, jam (fruit preserve)

and Cornish clotted cream. For diehard Texans

they also make a seriously decent fresh ground

coffee – and how many Starbucks have this

view?

Tia playing at the beach in Cornwall

Tia at a stopover at the Cliff Top Cafe

The UK might not be feasible for regular or

short trips, but if you are considering a longer

vacation then taking your dog can be a genuine

option with so much more to offer than just

London. For more information about taking

your dog to the UK or about Tia’s trip, please

visit Lesley’s website www.dogangels.us.

Scan the QR code

with your smart

phone to view photos

of Tia’s trip and find

tips on traveling over-

seas with your pet.

Solid Gold’s new dry dog food, SunDancer, continues to be our outstanding new product which contains curcumin. Curcumin comes from the root of the turmeric plant which comes from India. Curcumin has a 4,000 year old history of addressing a variety of health problems-internally and externally. You have tasted curcumin in mustard. It gives

irritations.

praises from the World Health Organization, studying the longest living

potential healing powers that include a variety of problems (prostate cancer, reduction of tumors, clearing malaria viruses, lowering choles-terol, Alzheimer’s, etc). Dr. Lee is a graduate of the Integrate Medicine Fellowship Program at the Andrew Weil, M.D., University Of Arizona School Of Medicine.

dry dog food. SunDancer is available in 4 lb.., 15 lb. and 33 lb. hermeti-

the contents into another container.

The Star in the SunDancer“Curcumin”

Ask your local pet store for free catalogue. If they don’t have a Sun-Dancer catalogue, call us at (619)258-7356, M-F, 10am to 5pm Pa-

also visit our website at www.solidgoldholistic.com.

Solid Gold HolisticAnimal Nutrition Center1331 N. CuyamacaEl Cajon, CA 92020

you need and close it using a bag clip or clothes pins. The bags are 93% sealed after that. During shipping, the bags on the top jiggle and press

go rancid. We do not use chemical preservatives and SunDancer contains

In 1958, the US Congress was so impressed by the healing prop-erties of curcumin for cancer that they wanted to fund a study. The phar-maceutical companies objected and lobbied against it. They said it would cut into the revenue of their cancer drugs. One company said that if the

prescription drug. All research on cancer and curcumin was stopped.-

cer research. But Watergate stopped that. The owner of Solid Gold has been raising Great Danes for 50

was completely gray. However, after six months on SunDancer, all the

Other incidental improvements cleared up - tear stains, ear in-fections, chewing at the feet and bladder stones. Dogs with epilepsy and

Solid Gold is still a full 33 lb. bag.

chased during the campaign, Iams will make a

donation of one bowl of food for each bag pur-

chased to a shelter in need.

Everyone who adopts through the program

will receive helpful information on how to pre-

pare them for their new family member, includ-

ing: coupons for savings on pet food and other

pet-related products as well as tips and informa-

tion ranging from training to pet care and nutri-

tion.

Two shelters were selected to be featured in

our annual Rescue and Adoption issue. Those

two are Special Pals Animal Shelter and Citizens

for Animal Protection (CAP). The animals fea-

tured are in need of permanent, loving homes.

n 1999, Iams® Home 4 the Holidays®

program was launched to educate people about

he importance of pet adoption. That year, 14

animal organizations participated and 2,563 ani-

mals were adopted. Today, more than 3,500

adoption organizations from 21 countries are

dedicated to helping orphaned pets through

Iams® Home 4 the Holidays®.

Beginning in October and running through

the month of January, Urban Paws has teamed

up with Iams® to help promote their Home 4

the Holidays® campaign. The goal of the pro-

gram is to help 1.5 million orphaned animals

find permanent homes. For every specially

marked package of Iams dog or cat food pur-

I

About the Program• Iams Home 4 the Holidays runs from October 1, 2011 through January 3, 2012• The goal of the program is to help 1.5 million orphaned animals find permanent homes• Visit www.facebook.com/iams to find a potential pet or look for other ways to get involved• For every specially marked package of Iams dog or cat food purchased during the campaign,Iams will make a donation of one bowl of food for each bag purchased to a shelter in need

• Everyone who adopts through the program will receive information to help prepare them fortheir new furry family member including” coupons for great savings on pet food and otherpet-related products, and tips ranging from training to pet care and nutrition.


KOKO BEARAge: 2 months oldBreed: Terrier Mix

Koko Bear was abandoned atTrotter Land at Welch House Lane.She was all alone when she wasfound, so no one knows where therest of her family is, as most dogsdon’t just birth one puppy.It’s still hard to believe that peo-

ple can be so heartless and aban-don a helpless animal and then justwalk away. Koko is looking for aloving, permanent home who willlove her unconditionally.

The dogs pictured on this page are available at Citizens forAnimal Protection (CAP). Visit the shelter at 17555 Katy Freeway(at Barker Cypress) or call 281-497-0591.

MILLY ANDWILLYAge: 8 weeks oldBreed: Terrier Mix

Milly and Willy are part of a litter offive pups that were abandoned at theAddicks Dam. As you can imagine, thatwas pretty terrifying for them, but theywere rescued and brought to CAP by agood samaritan. Both of these puppiesare adorable and very sweet. Now allthey need is a real home.


NANAAge: 2 years oldBreed: Corgi/Shetland Sheepdog

Nana was brought to CAP by herowners. They could not afford thepet deposit at their apartment, soNana got the boot.Being scared and nervous seems

to occupy most of Nana’s day atCAP. Just recently she started play-ing with a few toys, but only on alimited basis. This girl needs to finda home soon and help put this mis-erable deal behind her.

HOBBITAge: 2 months oldBreed: Golden Retriever Mix

It’s probably unusual, but Hobbitwas not looking for a silver ring, orout to save Middle Earth and doesnot have an uncle named Bilbo or acousin named Frodo. Go figure.Hobbit’s life has been less of a

fairy tale and more like cold, hardreality. The real hero is the manwho found Hobbit and broughthim to CAP.Hobbit needs a champion now to

get him a home. Let’s help this fineboy on the next leg of his journeyto freedom, peace and love.


BELLAAge: 3 months oldBreed: Greyhound/Lab Mix

Bella was picked up as a stray by LaPorte animal control and broughtto CAP to find her a permanenthome.Indoors, these dogs are calm and

sociable to a point where they caneven be considered lazy. They bondstrongly with their own people,have tremendous stamina, and donot bark much, which is a hugeplus!Greyhounds are not particularlyvigilant, and since Bella is mixedwith a Lab, she will probably bark ifthere is a stranger, but she’ll wantyou to take care of the situation.

CHICKIAge: 1.5 years oldBreed: Chihuahua

Chicki was a stray, but was foundwearing a tag with her name andphone number. Unfortunately, thephone number was not good andno one has claimed her, so now sheis looking for another home.Chicki is a friendly and sweet

Chihuahua who is fully grown atonly 7.8 lbs. She is playful at timesbut also likes to snuggle and she islooking for a new home with peo-ple over the age of three.



BEAUTYAge: 5 years oldBreed: Beagle Mix

Beauty is a couch potato who lovesto cuddle on her bed and loves sun-bathing. She prefers men overwomen and while she likes people,she doesn’t really enjoy the companyof other animals. Beauty was heart-worm positive when she arrived, buthas been through heartworm treat-ment and is all better now. She iswaiting to find the perfect home tocall her own.

The dogs pictured on this page are available at Special PalsAnimal Shelter. Visit the shelter at 3830 Greenhouse Roador call 281-579.7387.

HARLEYAge: 3 years oldBreed: Chihuahua

This little boy Harley is very friend-ly. He likes adults, teenagers andmost children, but he’s unsure ofcats. He’s curious and energetic andloves toys (especially ones thatsqueak!). Harley plays tug-o-war, butif you're not in the mood to play,he'll throw the toy up in the air andcatch it himself. Could you find it inyour heart to adopt this sweet, play-ful little guy?

LUCYAge: 5 years oldBreed: Shepherd Mix

Lucy, a dog pound rescue, was called Smokeyuntil Special Pals found out her original namewas Lucy, which she responded to well. Shewas heartworm positive, but after heartwormtreatment, she is all better. Lucy loves people,but doesn't really enjoy the company of otheranimals.

Gimme ShelterJoin us in helping our four-legged friends find loving homes. Adopt a dog today!

Hi, Peanut here. My previous owners pur-chased me from a garage sale inKingwood. When they got divorced, theydidn’t want me any longer so I was taken inby Recycled Poms Houston. My fostermommy said my breath was horrid. Whatwas left of my teeth were very bad. I wasneutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped andhad 17 of my remaining teeth pulled, leav-ing me with two teeth. Now I can't eathard treats unless my foster mom cutsthem up, which happily she does! I eat softfood, so I don’t have to worry about chew-ing kibble. I am a very sweet boy. I’mabout 95% housebroken, but may have anaccident if left too long. I am also cratetrained, but can get grumpy when you shutthe door, so my foster mommy has figuredout to give me some tiny pieces of a treatand I forget about that. If you have roomin your heart to love me forever, contactmy foster mom for an adoption applica-tion. My adoption donation is $300.00.

Please note that these dogs may have been adopted by the time you visit them; however,there are many more wonderful dogs in need of forever homes.

Ourcover dog,Peanut!

Recycled Poms Houstonwww.recycledpomeranians.org

Recycled Poms is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to locating, fostering, vetting andplacing Pomeranians and Schipperkes in permanent, loving homes. The all volunteer based group hous-es, feeds, rehabilitates, socializes and provides medical attention for each dog rescued. To view moreadoptable dogs from Recycled Poms Houston, please visit their Web site.



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cific species, or for a specific breed. Fosters can

then contact the shelter through the website and

work out a fostering arrangement.

WHAT IS FOSTERSPOT?FosterSpot reduces the number of euthanized

animals in the U.S. by creating a network of will-

ing and available foster homes to help with shel-

ter overcrowding. The public is called upon to

register as temporary foster parents. Registered

fosters receive alerts about animals in need in

their area. Shelters can reduce the number of

animals they are directly caring for by listing ani-

mals on FosterSpot that are suitable for foster-

ing by the public. FosterSpot simply creates the

connection between potential fosters and shel-

ters. Shelters have the flexibility to contact fos-

ters who submit interest in listed animals and

can proceed with any shelter-specific foster pre-

requisite filtering. Rescue organizations can also

utilize FosterSpot to find foster homes for ani-

mals in need.

HOWCAN I GET INVOLVED?Animal shelters and rescue groups should visit

FosterSpot.com to register their shelter and start

listing available foster animals. Willing fosters

should register on FosterSpot.com as a foster

and set up the specific alerts they want to receive

about available foster animals. Putting an end to

animal euthanasia is right around the corner.

According to the American Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA),

60% of animals that enter animal shelters in the

U.S. are euthanized. Many of these more than 4

million animals are euthanized due to shelter

overcrowding. A new website, FosterSpot.com,

aims to stop the euthanizing of healthy animals

by creating a nation-wide network of temporary

foster homes. FosterSpot wants to save millions

of animal lives by relieving shelter overcrowding

through fostering.

It seems that every city has a recent news story

of a private residence where 30 cats were

removed by the local SPCA, Humane Society, or

Animal Control. Such a sudden increase in a

shelter's population puts a burden on the shel-

ter. This burden can be lessened through tem-

porary fostering using FosterSpot. Shelters and

rescue groups can reach out to potential fosters

through the FosterSpot network.

Now that FosterSpot.com has been released to

the public, both shelters and fosters can register

to help stop animal euthanasia. Animal shelters

can register their organization and list specific

animals that need temporary fostering. Detailed

information including warnings (i.e. "not good

with cats") and special care needs can be listed

for each foster animal. Potential fosters can

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email alerts from a specific shelter, about a spe-

Shelter Animal Euthanasia CouldEndWith Help From NationalFoster Home Network

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