Published: Feb. 22, 2016, 1:02 a.m.
How would you be able to handle this?
Deborah Huaco cared for a special needs Beagle, Melody, for several months, then the original owner shows up. Deborah had to let her go, and Deborah had to carry that emotional burden. Listen to the episode to find out what happens next.
Deborah Huaco shares her animal rescue story with Melody, a beagle who has a number of medical needs. She and her girlfriend Denise have a huge animal family. Dogs, cats, turtles, birds, and a rat! And on top of that the animals they foster. Ironically, her big animal loves are cats and horses.
Born in Hong Kong, Deborah Huaco has lived in several countries, including South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Argentina. She is a first-grade teacher and an actress in local theater productions.
Deb has a heart for animals with special needs and senior animals.
Deborah briefly mentions the story of the deaf and blind senior dog toy poodle named Penelope. Maddie's Fund wrote a profile on Deborah and Penelope!
EBARR East Bay Animal Rescue and Refuge is based in Concord, California
Contra Costa Humane Society is based in Concord, California
Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig was a 1995 Play
Carol Burnett originated the role of Charlotte Hay, the same role Deborah played for Pittsburg Community Theatre.
Pittsburg Community Theatre
Gabapentin is a drug used with dogs for treatment of seizures and chronic pain.
Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control.