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– such as saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing
to a human companion, or helping people achieve their goals.
Americans nominated hundreds of inspiring dogs from
across the country. From there, five semifinalists in five
categories were chosen to meet the American public, who
voted for their favorite four-legged hero.
Category winners from each area:
Maverick, the 2023 Therapy Dog and Hero Dog of the
Year, from St. Robert, Mo., sponsored by The Brady Hunter
Foundation
Buda, the 2023 Military Hero Dog from Oceanside, Calif.,
sponsored by American Airlines
Raina, the 2023 Emerging Shelter and Hero Dog from
Perkasie, Pa., sponsored by Lulu’s Fund. Raina was honored
posthumously after succumbing to old age just weeks before
the awards.
Poppy, the 2023 Law Enforcement and First Responder Hero
Dog from Columbia, S.C., sponsored by Ethos Veterinary Health
Moxie, the 2023 Service and Guide/Hearing Hero Dog from
Ballwin, Mo., sponsored by Miter Foundation Robin Ganzert (middle), Chase Leamer and K9 Buda with U.S. Coast Guard team. Photo by Getty Images

The Singles Scene Column ©

Love More In 2024! highest mountain or turned into a Broadway Show.
By: Kelly Leary, M.S. LOVE MORE IN 2024 is not just a resolution; it’s
& Miranda Capperelli, a declaration, an invitation, and a commitment to
January Edition implement this idea in your life as we start this new year.
If we all choose to love more in 2024, despite conflict,
"I do not forget any good we could be more fulfilled. It is possible to heal and
deed done to me and I do break the cycle of unrest that this tech world is trying
not carry a grudge for to perpetuate. We can begin to solve the disconnect,
a bad one." ~ Viktor E. one date at a time. With each smile we put out there, K9 Buda with Chase Leamer and family. Photo by
Frankl dozens more are passed on. It’s a domino effect. This Capehart Photography
is a love movement.
Happy New Year to our vast community of loyal clients,
couples, and friends. This year is going to be AMAZING, Amidst the pages of Man’s Search for Meaning,
and we are honored to deliver good news year after year Psychologist Viktor Frankl encourages us to find the light
via this column and our daily focus. To our "taken" even in the darkest of situations. We all have the power
readers, we thank you for sharing our news with your to decide whether to be “a swine or a saint” when faced
single family and friends. with rejection, betrayal, heartache, and even the loss of a
loved one. We can become bitter and resentful or choose
This year, we officially celebrate TEN YEARS of to love even more.
Revolution Dating, That is ten years above Rocco’s Tacos
on PGA Boulevard and ten years of love, lessons, couples, Our Pledge to You and Yours
and hope. We made it through a wild social distancing Let’s make 2024 the year of love—a year filled with
era--thanks to our clients and multiple referrals. We made laughter, connection, and the kind of magic that happens
it through a fire in our building, which locked down our when hearts collide. Choose love in every interaction, in Helen Patton, David Webb, Astrid Webb. Photo by
offices for several weeks. We also made it through a every decision, and every moment. Lift each other up. Capehart Photography
complete internal makeover, so to speak, in our office and Don’t knock each other down.
on our team. Taking time out from constant parties has
allowed us to get back to our grassroots, which is THE We can’t wait to see the many beautiful new faces that
ART OF MATCHMAKING. are already pre-booked on our calendar this month.
Thank you for securing your first appointment with
Wikipedia states: Matchmaking is the process of matching us in advance. For the month of January, your first
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as a marriage broker. matchmakers. Thank you for sharing your time with
us today. We wish you all a Happy New Year from our
In our case, marriage is not mandatory, especially with Revolution Family to yours! See you soon!
our senior demographic. However, with our young
professionals, we do see more goals for marriage and XoXo, Kelly & Miranda
children.
#33YearsOfExperience #WhyWaitJustDate #LoveOffline Christie Brinkley and
We believe that your relationship goals are your choice. #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends Maverick. Photo by Getty Nicollette Sheridan with K9
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