Posted on 02/12/2011 2:50:41 AM PST by South40
It was an award ceremony dedicated to honoring public servants and community heroes.
The show was stolen, you could say, by a 90-pound dog named Courage.
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These people and the dog are fine examples of California’s gold,” said Howser, with a nod to his longtime PBS program “California’s Gold.” And so it was the dog — the last honoree to take the stage — that got everyone’s undivided attention.
In 10 months, Courage has become a poster pup for endurance and strength. Weighing 37 pounds and near death, the 3-year-old dog was surrendered by his owner, a Bellflower resident, on April 6, 2010, to a volunteer with German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. His former owner, Kimberly Nizato, was arrested and charged with felony animal neglect. Her court case will continue March 3.
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Courage update ping!
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