Family Fights Back
January 11, 2009 | Rogers, Arkansas | Vetting explained
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11-year-old Rachel and her mom, Kay Smith, are battling back against the tragedies caused by the worldwide economic downturn. As thousands of once-loved pets are being turned over to shelters by victims of unemployment and foreclosure, the Smiths are braving sub-freezing temperatures to collect food and blankets for animal shelters.
Join me in meeting the Smiths and watching their self-sacrificing work.
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- Surviving a tough economy
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