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“A Fighting Chance”
April 17, 2009, 1:6PM MT
By Cheri Moon
Tune in Friday, April 17 for a new episode of DogTown
Tune in Friday, April 17 for a new episode of DogTown
Many of the animals who arrive at the Best Friends Sanctuary come from heartbreaking situations. However, staff is on hand to help them overcome their past adversities, in essence beginning their lives anew, in hope that they one day will be adopted into loving homes.
This Friday’s episode of DogTown will highlight three such dogs
• Gunnar: Music star Emmylou Harris calls for help with a vicious shepherd mix named Gunnar, leaving animal behavior specialist Sherry Woodard only a few days to come up with a plan to overcome his aggression.
• Theresa: An abandoned pit bull, has a mysterious mass in her belly. The dog has a history of skin cancer, so vet Dr. Patti Iampietro must do exploratory surgery to see if the cancer has spread internally.
• Little Girl: The unlikely combination of boisterous trainer John Garcia and painfully shy Little Girl proves rewarding for both, as John teaches the Catahoula leopard dog mix to trust the world — one person at a time.
A Fighting Chance is scheduled to air this Friday, April 17 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern on the National Geographic channel.
Please be sure to clear all your Friday nights this spring, as new episodes are scheduled through May:
• A Fresh Start: Friday, April 24
Featuring Bingo, Casey and Zambi
• Will to Survive: Friday, May 1
Featuring Chico, Scone and Tuxedo
• Life After Dogtown: Friday, May 8
Updates on some past favorites including Tuffy, Remington, Ruger, Aristotle, Wiggles and Johnny
• Friends in Need: Friday, May 15
Featuring Rose, Sophie and Ellie
• Rescue and Renewal: Friday, May 22
Featuring Parker, Barney and Buzz
? For more information, see the DogTown website
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1. Host a Party for a Purpose during a Dogtown episode to help Best Friends celebrate 25 years of history. Click here to complete the online registration form.
2. Help support Best Friends by sponsoring one of the many Sanctuary residents.
For more information:
• DogTown at Best Friends
• DogTown on National Geographic
Posted by Cheri Moon, Best Friends staff