Animal Rescue
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
I am incredibly touched that Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary included this dedication to Greg in their spring 2017 newsletter. Poplar Spring, in Poolesville, MD, played a special role in my life with Greg. I still vividly recall our first visit to this 400-acre sanctuary with its 200+ rescued pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens and…
Read MorePlanning 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…
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