She lost a grandson and dozens of guinea pigs in a house fire; today, she runs a Massachusetts sanctuary caring for nearly 400 abandoned guinea pigs

She lost a grandson and dozens of guinea pigs in a house fire; today, she runs a Massachusetts sanctuary caring for nearly 400 abandoned guinea pigs | World News

She lost a grandson and dozens of guinea pigs in a devastating house fire in 2019. Years later, Kimie Smothermon is running a Massachusetts sanctuary where hundreds of guinea pigs now depend on her every day. At the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, between 350 and 400 guinea pigs are housed at the facility, with…

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​From cancer survivors to surfing stars: California woman and her dog beat cancer before competing together at the World Dog Surfing Championships

​From cancer survivors to surfing stars: California woman and her dog beat cancer before competing together at the World Dog Surfing Championships | World News

A California woman and her beloved Miniature Pinscher have become an inspiration after overcoming one of life’s toughest challenges and returning to do what they love most together. Sophia Sadlowski, from Huntington Beach, California, and her dog Rusty, both survived cancer before competing side by side at the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships held at…

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