Shannon Kopp at age 11, right, with her sister, Julie, 8, and their childhood dog Sugar on Christmas in 1995.
Shannon Kopp at age 11, right, with her sister, Julie, 8, and their childhood dog Sugar on Christmas in 1995.
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Kopp and Sugar in 1997.
Kopp and Sugar in 1997.
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Kopp comforts Casper, a stray who was rehabilitated at the San Diego Humane Society after having been hit by a car, in 2009.
Kopp comforts Casper, a stray who was rehabilitated at the San Diego Humane Society after having been hit by a car, in 2009.
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Kopp greets a litter of rambunctious puppies at the San Diego Humane Society in 2010.
Kopp greets a litter of rambunctious puppies at the San Diego Humane Society in 2010.
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When Kopp struggled with destructive urges or felt anxiety over her body and food, she sought comfort in the dog kennels. Here, she sits with Ranger, a 12-year-old shepherd who came to the San Diego Humane Society as a stray, in 2011.
When Kopp struggled with destructive urges or felt anxiety over her body and food, she sought comfort in the dog kennels. Here, she sits with Ranger, a 12-year-old shepherd who came to the San Diego Humane Society as a stray, in 2011.
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Stewie, a 10-month-old poodle mix, suffered horrific abuse as a puppy and was rescued by San Diego Humane Society Investigations Officers. During many months of veterinary care and rehabilitation, Stewie comforted and inspired Kopp.
Stewie, a 10-month-old poodle mix, suffered horrific abuse as a puppy and was rescued by San Diego Humane Society Investigations Officers. During many months of veterinary care and rehabilitation, Stewie comforted and inspired Kopp.
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