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Italian Woman Opens Shelter For 3000 Dogs Near Milan
Virginia Crain, an 80 year old widow, runs one of Europe’s largest private dog shelters near Milan with about 3,000 dogs and 60 cats. The facility relies on donations from friends and the Animal Welfare Association, employs four helpers, and costs roughly 500,000 lire monthly. Crain saved dogs from gas chambers and often sleeps at the shelter, seeking someone to continue her work after her death.
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Piero Vallecchi
Palazzolo
Milanese
Italy
Milan
Europe
Virginia Crain
Animal Welfare Association
Paolino
Lupone
Lucignolo
Mamia
Mrs. Crain