The Advocates
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Bonnie Chandler: Advocate for Lifestyles Embracing Human - Animal Interactions
Bonnie Chandler always wanted to be a farmer. It seemed an unlikely ambition in a New York suburb and later in a Houston suburb, where she begged her parents for dogs and horses but had to settle for hamsters...
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Norma Bennett Woolf: An Advocate for Dog Training
Norma Bennett Woolf has been teaching public training classes in Cincinnati-area dog clubs for more than 15 years. She currently teaches puppy and basic level classes at AKC-member Queen City Dog Training...
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Marcy Covault: Advocate for Home Aviculturists
Marcy Covault started with birds at age seven, with her first green budgie. He talked, did tricks, and was a much-loved member of her family. Marcy raised Arabian horses and maintained MacDonald's...
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Laurella Desborough: Advocate for Exotic Birds and Aviculturists
Laurella Desborough has been involved with birds her whole life, and involved with exotic birds since 1979. Presently she raises eclectus parrots, writes articles about birds and their care, and monitors...
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Jessica Allen: Advocate for New Dog Fanciers
Born and raised in Southeastern Massachusetts, Jessica Allen was the little girl who took in stray animals and nursed them back to health. She worked at a local stable in exchange for riding lessons...
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Pat Hastings: Teaching by Example — An Advocate for Purebred Dog Breeders
Pat Hastings has been involved in the dog world since 1959. Early on, she was active in 4-H dog events, helping youngsters become good dog people. She moved into the world of dog shows as an owner-handler and...