Happy Holidays!

UPDATE on KIKI.

You know we’re all just trying to mourn the loss of the poor girl and now there appears to be a war of words happening. All I can say right now is that KiKi’s death has impacted me greatly…. it’s had such an impact on so many of us… and we just want to mourn.

There’s now a war of words brewing and when this came to light today, we investigated it.

With that said, we are still looking into this. We have more information but we don’t want that to cast a dark shadow on KiKi.

We are not taking anyone’s side. All we are doing is saying, we love you, KiKi. We’re soooo sad you are gone and our tears have created a river so long that you might be able to see it from all the way up above.

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Before heading to the hospital today, a story about Helen Keller, a blind dog, who has no fear of sniffing out burmese pythoms…

BLIND DOG HELPS FLORIDA HUNTER TRACK INVASIVE PYTHONS

Deep in the Florida Everglades, Martin County trapper Mike Kimmel, also known as the “Python Cowboy,” is on a mission to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons. His secret weapon? A blind rescue dog aptly named Helen Killer.

Born without eyes and with limited hearing, Helen’s heightened sense of smell helps her track the elusive snakes, which are notoriously hard to spot. Kimmel calls her disability a “blessing in disguise,” as it enhances her hunting abilities.

“It’s rewarding to take a dog in a bad situation and give it a purpose,” Kimmel said.

Last week, Helen successfully located a large python, fearlessly getting close to the massive predator. Burmese pythons aren’t venomous but can deliver a painful bite.

Kimmel hopes Helen’s story inspires others to adopt rescue dogs and turn them into capable companions. He also calls for state support to establish a dedicated dog program for python control.

Video Courtesy: WBBH Discovery Saltwater Experience

#dog #linddog #HelenKeller #dogs #burmesepythons #pythoncowboy #rescuedog #APurpose

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7 years ago today I left one of the best jobs in television news I ever had. Weekend Anchor/Political Show Host/Reporter. This video always brings tears to my eyes because it was the ONLY newsroom where I felt like I belonged…. and that’s a lot of newsrooms.

Today as I look back, I remember the story that truly me on the path to where I am today – Joe the Dog. Joe’s Legacy lives on through so many and I am so grateful to Joe for allowing me to realize my true calling.

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