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COVID Diaries: Shelter finds silver lining in response to pandemic, pivots approach to serving animals and humans alike
Second Chance Humane Society Shelter Director Elizabeth Kirwin pets Remy, a stray puppy who was one of only two dogs staying at the shelter kennel on April 16. Photo by Erin McIntyre
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By News Staff, on April 26, 2020
COVID Diaries: Shelter finds silver lining in response to pandemic, pivots approach to serving animals and humans alike

  • Second Chance Humane Society Shelter Director Elizabeth Kirwin pets Remy, a stray puppy who was one of only two dogs staying at the shelter kennel on April 16. Photo by Erin McIntyre

  • Second Chance Shelter Manager Elizabeth Kirwin holds a puppy at the shelter in April. Plaindealer file photo.

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