In this episode, I chat with Sheley Revis, a general internist and founder of the Fabulous McGrady and Friends Foundation, about the dog who changed her life and would later become the namesake of her organization. McGrady, a deaf, tri-coloured Australian Shepherd, was rescued from Ashe County Animal Control. Sheley had no experience working with deaf dogs but found McGrady to be a quick study, eager to learn with the sweetest temperament. McGrady worked as a therapy dog throughout his life, regularly working at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, to ease stress in travelers and airport staff alike. McGrady’s legacy will live on through the McGrady Foundation, which advocates for deaf dogs and supports rural animal shelters in need in North & South Carolina.

Resources: Content warning: this episode includes discussions of pet loss, which may be difficult for some listeners.

ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline (24 hour support): 1-877-474-3310

Guest info

McGrady Foundation website: https://fabulousmcgrady.org/

Instagram: @fabulousmcgrady

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Credits

Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie Viscardi

Production Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/