EPISODE 25
Piglet - The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family with Dr. Melissa Shapiro
Today’s featured guest is Connecticut veterinarian Dr. Melissa Shapiro. Tune in to hear the story of how she got a a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering. She didn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little did she know how that decision would transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup.
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Piglet
Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of Piglet’s infectiously positive mindset. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach the power of empathy, love, and kindness.
Dr. Melissa Shapiro
- Is a graduate of Purdue University School of Medicine.
- Did rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC.
- Did a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Worked in a number of small animal practices in MA and CT before opening the Visiting Vet Service in 1991.
- In 2013 Dr. Shapiro created Your Senior Pet's Vet, an in-home service dedicated to providing the highest level of custom veterinary care to senior and special-needs dogs and cats in the comfort of their own homes.
- Has been a dedicated advocate for animal welfare for decades.
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