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Dec 24, 2003

"Animals are nothing but the portrayal of our virtues and vices made manifest to our eyes, the visible reflections of our souls." --Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Dog's Life Over Christmas

Josie was in bad shape by the time the veterinarians at the University of Minnesota saw her after her accident: broken back, dislocated hip, internal injuries. Surgery would be expensive, they told the dog's owner. Death would be much cheaper. But Stella Twedt borrowed $3000 from her Dad, explained to her 14 and 5 year olds that they won't get Christmas gifts this year, told her 15 year old that she won't get to fly to Arizona and visit her Dad. The family traded in their Christmas to save their dog's life. "She gave us so much love. Now it's our turn," Stella said.

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