Mary Schwager           "Watchdog Mary"

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WatchdogMary TV and print journalist now watchdogging for animals. Honored to have won 13 Emmy, 7 Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards for investigative reporting & writing. I love tips, send me your story ideas! www.watchdogmary.com

Articles by Mary Schwager           "Watchdog Mary"
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Disabled Pup Gets Perfect Pink Wheelchair Just For Him

Now he just needs a forever home in time for the holidays 🎁 🐶

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Rescue Kitten Is Obsessed With His New Mom's Roomba

“I don’t even know if he realized he was actually moving across the floor.”

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Deaf Dog Chained For Years Can't Stop Kissing The Woman Who Saved Him

“When I first read that he was deaf and communicated using sign language, I thought that won’t be a problem, I usually talk using my hands all the time" ❤️

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Dog Went Missing While Her Dad Rescued Hurricane Victims — And This Woman Just Found Her

“She had a huge smile on her face. She kept wagging her tail, she was so happy.”

On the Farm

People Rush To Rescue Steer From Neck-Deep Mud During Hurricane

“He just knew we were there to help him, not to hurt him. We’re so glad he’s part of our community.”

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Guy Drives Toward Hurricane To Rescue Animals In Its Path

“I didn’t really think — I just figured someone needed to help them.”

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Dog Who Disappeared After Car Crash Is So Excited To Reunite With His Mom

She did everything she could to find him — and even rented a helicopter to search from the air.

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Woman Doesn’t Want Husky To Give Birth At Shelter — So She Puts Her In Her Car

“I have a husky giving birth in the back of my car. Please don’t tell my husband.”

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'Angel' Dog No One Wanted Looks So Different Outside Of The Shelter

“It’s almost as though he can’t believe how much yummy food he can eat, or how many treats his foster mommy gives to him, or how soft and snuggly a dog bed can be.”

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Dog Thrown From Car In Crash Gets Adopted By His Vet

His owner fled the scene on foot, but police officers rushed him to the animal hospital.