Leonard Rizzo, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin - Page 17 of 44

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Fighting back

Well dear readers, it seems like I’m going to be around a little longer. I returned from Mission Hospital in Asheville after a successful four-way ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:45 pm

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Special Cases: The power of prayer

Dear readers, I once again apologize for missing last week’s column. I’ve been busy with personal problems. When you read this I’ll be at Mission ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: Loyalty beyond words

Through the years I’ve developed a special affection for all service dogs. Besides the donations I’ve made to organizations that rescue and train these magnificent ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: Sweet stray Katie can’t help her circumstances

Last week, a few days after my gala, I received a call from my dear friend’s daughter that a stray was found on Rt. 14 ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, June 1, 2017 7:29 pm

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Special Cases: Slowing down with age

Today’s tale will have two themes: first, my health, and second, the animals cared for this month. I will be going in for my fourth ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: They aim to serve

Last week’s tale “Heroes for heroes” is a subject close to my heart: service dogs for vets. Today I wish to build on that theme ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: Love is in the air

Two and a half months ago, a litter of champion Shepherds was born on Dr. Joe Piccone’s farm. Joe, his wife Cathy, and Melissa, his ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:00 pm

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Heroes for our heroes

This past Sunday, Elaine and I were invited to the annual Animal Fair benefiting the Foothills Humane Society. I’m invited each year and many of ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, May 4, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: Bonnie Blue and the power of prayer

Over the years, I have developed a wonderful rapport with all the local vets in our area.  The two I use mostly are Landrum Vet ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:00 pm

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Special Cases: The story of Cooper: Trials, trouble and triumph

It seems like nearly two years ago when I first had Cooper as one of my kids. He is the cutest little white miniature Poodle ... Read more

by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:00 pm

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