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07-04-2013, 06:05 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago
Posts: 1
| My Yorkie Fred saved my life...here's our story Dr. Robert Garofalo: When Life Gives You Lemons, or Why I Started an HIV Charity With My Dog I'm new on this site - so I hope you find this personal piece interesting. Our charitable work supporting teens affected by HIV means the world to me. |
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07-05-2013, 02:08 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 37,147
| Welcome im so glad Fred came into your life. Yorkies are so special
__________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 |
07-05-2013, 02:34 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 7,652
| What a powerful story! Fred is adorable and you kind sir are an amazing, brave selfless man and I'm glad you found your way here. I recently lost my position at work, my new job is meaningless....I have applied to volunteer 2 days a week at a residence for Teens living with HIV/Aids. I lost someone to Aids 4 years ago; someone I adored and was very close to....and your story gave me the push/sign I needed to know I am doing the right thing! Thank you for sharing this information...I will take it with me! Give Fred an extra treat from us!
__________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!! |
07-05-2013, 02:45 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 7,652
| omg...love the ecards on your site!!!!!!
__________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!! |
07-05-2013, 03:18 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alabama
Posts: 371
| Hi & welcome to YT. So glad that your baby gave you such inspiration & comfort in trying times! |
07-05-2013, 03:23 AM | #7 |
♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 14,311
| Welcome to YorkieTalk and thanks for sharing your story about you and Fred. Really beautiful.
__________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi) |
07-05-2013, 04:29 AM | #8 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
Posts: 3,648
| Welcome to Yorkietalk, Robert! |
07-05-2013, 04:50 AM | #9 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posts: 18,866
| Hi and Welcome to YT! Going to read your story now....
__________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity |
07-05-2013, 04:52 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA
Posts: 5,491
| Welcome to Yorkietalk. It is wonderful that you found Fred at such a difficult time in your life. The love and comfort they share with us is truly healing. Best wishes to you and Fred with your charitable work. Buster Brown and I wish you both great success with your ecards.
__________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything." |
07-05-2013, 05:19 AM | #11 |
Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,752
| Welcome to Yt! So glad you found Fred. Yorkies are amazing animals an I'm so glad yours has helped you so much! What a great organization you have too!
__________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon |
07-05-2013, 05:29 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 3,242
| Welcome to Yorkie Talk, I commend you on your courage. Fred is cute (and I agree cuter than Boo). I am running to Freds Facebook page right now.
__________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate |
07-05-2013, 05:36 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 3,242
| Fred, love your plush toy - getting one along with a cute tee shirt.
__________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate |
07-05-2013, 06:26 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana
Posts: 2,945
| Welcome to Yt |
07-05-2013, 06:37 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mar Vista, CA
Posts: 49
| What a beautiful story!! I'm personally affected by HIV as two close friends have been diagnosed and another has dedicated his life to prevention, and also know the healing power of dogs! How wonderful that you turned your passion into a revenue stream powered by love and giving to others!! Terrific to meet you, all the best to you and Fred. You must continue to post here, we just have to follow Fred's story! And yours too, of course By the way, I'm new here too and I have never felt the warmth of community and family in the way that the members here share their love and support.
__________________ Bridget Lily's Mom |
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