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Beaverhausen

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Thu Sep-08-05 05:18 PM
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Doctor saves 71 pets at NO Hospital

Edited on Fri Sep-09-05 01:19 PM by Elad

They showed this doctor on Oprah yesterday. He's my new hero!

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/12584490.htm

Couple reunited with pets left at N.O. hospital

MIKE STOBBE

Associated Press

ATLANTA - A Louisiana couple had a tearful reunion Wednesday with the four pets they left behind in a flooded New Orleans hospital.

"My girls! My girls!" cried Valerie Bennett, 34, to the cat, guinea pig and two dogs she was forced to abandon during an evacuation from Lindy Boggs Medical Center last week.

Last week, the Bennetts were brought to Emory University Hospital, where Lorne Bennett - a 62-year-old liver transplant patient - has been receiving care.

But the childless couple remained distraught about their pets.

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lildreamer316

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Thu Sep-08-05 05:25 PM
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1. BLESS THAT MAN.

OH my goddess he is a wonderful wonderful human being and he should be given a high high honor. PETA needs to do something for him.

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Booster

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Thu Sep-08-05 05:38 PM
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2. Dr. Riopelle really does deserve a reward for staying until the

animals were evacuated. I salute you, Dr. Riopelle; you're quite a guy.

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flvegan

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Thu Sep-08-05 05:45 PM
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3. What do we know about Tenet Healthcare?

They, as well as that vet, should be applauded for what they did. Turning your hospital into a temporary animal shelter is pretty damn cool, if you ask me. Staying until the animals were rescued is heroic.

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AgadorSparticus

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Thu Sep-08-05 05:50 PM
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4. Dr. James Riopelle is my hero! Wish there are more people like

him in the world.
:applause: :applause: :applause::applause: :applause: :applause:

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Beaverhausen

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Fri Sep-09-05 11:41 AM
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5. I love your screenname!!! I haven't seen it before

Loved The Birdcage!!! :hi:

and a kick for the good doctor!

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AgadorSparticus

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Fri Sep-09-05 10:38 PM
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7. thanks, Beaverhausen. I love the Birdcage. When things are rough

and I need a laugh, I can rely on this movie for a good chuckle. It's one of the few comedies that I can watch over and over. I think the whole thing is just pure gold. Have a good night!

:hi:

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Fri Sep-09-05 01:12 PM
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6. Beaverhausen

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