Planning for our companion animals’ future
Last year, I spoke to a gathering of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) supporters, both about the special role that PETA had played in Greg’s and my life together, and about the importance of including companion animals in our estate planning. Many of us like to think we will get around to estate…
Read MoreGreg Fund – Lots of News for Q1 2017!
I established the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund in honor of my late husband on April 22, 2016 (Earth Day), to continue contributing to the organizations and causes we supported together while he was alive. In the first quarter of 2017, I had the privilege of making my most significant grants from the Fund to…
Read MoreCharlie’s case goes to Pennsylvania state authorities
My rescued former racehorse Charlie (right) continues to heal in his new life with me, together with fellow PETA rescue horses Henry and Caroline. Charlie may not know it, but he has also become a poster boy for all racehorses who are forced to continue running despite serious injuries. Today, PETA (People for…
Read MoreTransparency in Animal Welfare Reporting – A Bipartisan Issue
These days, we are bombarded hourly with controversial issues in national politics – and it’s hard to keep up with all of them. Still, if you care about the well-being of animals, or you care about how at least $12 billion of our tax dollars are spent, there is one issue that deserves your…
Read MoreGregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund – 2016 Annual Report
My husband Greg’s 2015 death taught me many things – including that none of us is guaranteed another year, month, week, day, or even minute of life. This awareness has led me to rebalance my own life priorities, with a greater focus on what I can do NOW to make a difference in the world.…
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