Episode Synopsis "04-Too Old to Adopt a Pet? They didn’t adopt their dog at an animal shelter or rescue. Their dog adopted them. With humor and wisdom an Animal Hero in her 80’s tells Laurel Herman stories about kindness, compassion and bedtime cuddles."

An unexpected visitor walks up to the couple's car after church, on the woman's 80-something birthday. They invite the thirsty dog into the house for water. Then lunch. Then dinner. Is an owner looking for her? If not, will she be invited to stay?  

Listen "04-Too Old to Adopt a Pet? They didn’t adopt their dog at an animal shelter or rescue. Their dog adopted them. With humor and wisdom an Animal Hero in her 80’s tells Laurel Herman stories about kindness, compassion and bedtime cuddles."

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• 02-Who Rescued Who? Gratitude is a 2-way street. Laurel Herman interviews Animal Hero Paula Fasseas about a letter she received from a grateful woman whose life was dramatically changed when she adopted a dog from PAWS Chicago.
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