HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

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Renae and Junior Biggs were well known “Dog Parents” to five Pit Bull ambassadors who were gentle examples of their breed. The dogs Kilo, Alexus, Angel, Romeo, and Dre frequently appeared at events and in parades. Renae needed surgery to remove a mass in her breast, and the couple withrdrew the money to pay for it at the hospital. Prior to the surgery date, the couple went to the pet store to buy food.

When they returned, their home was in flames and their beloved pets were pulled out of the fire and had succumbed to smoke inhalation. This couple lost their home, their family and the money that now caused Renae’s surgery to be canceled.  A ChipIn widget has been set up to help them through this crisis. You can contribute by PayPal or credit card through the secure widget. If you prefer, an address has been set up to accept gift card and check donations:

Biggs Five
P.O. Box 2141
Lutz, Fl 33559

Several locations in the St. Petersburg area are collecting donation of toiletries and clothing for the couple.

Drop off locations:

• Groovy Cats & Dogs,
  10213-B Lake Carroll Way
  Carrollwood, FL 33618
• Tires Plus (Tyrone Square Mall)
• Natural Paws
  10712 Countryway Boulevard
  Tampa, FL 33626
• Hillsborough County Animal Services
  440 Falkenburg Rd.
  Tampa, Fl. 33619
  attn: Sgt. Pam Perry
• Downtown Doggie Center
  1825 5th Avenue North
  St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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