Out, About, and On the Air
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October 21, 2021: Voices Carry for Animals radio show
Topic: The pandemic puppy phase is over. Animal shelters are filling up with dogs and cats. Some animal control facilities are euthanizing pets because their facility is full. What’s going on? And how can you help? Click here to listen to a podcast of the show.
January 30, 2020: Voices Carry for Animals radio show
Topic: Do you know how many dogs and cats your local animal control facility saves and euthanizes each year? Why you should find out and how to do it. Click here to listen to a podcast of the show.
June 20, 2019: Heaps of Hope fashion show
Mary was thrilled to return to Smolack Farms in North Andover, Massachusetts where she hosted a fundraiser for Heaps of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps women with cancer. The highlight of the night was participating in a fashion show walking a rescued dog, saved from the South Korean meat trade, down the runway.
November 29, 2018:
Voices Carry For Animals radio show
Topic: How to be your own pet detective in your community. Do you know how your local shelter handles animal control? Click here to listen to a podcast of the show.
May 10, 2018: Heaps of Hope fashion show
Watchdog Mary walked a rescue dog saved from the South Korean meat trade down the runway at this fashion show fundraiser at Smolack Farms in North Andover, MA. The event raises awareness about dogs in need and raises money for "Heaps of Hope," which provides financial assistance for women with breast cancer.
February 17, 2018: Mission Miracle K9 Rescue Texas fundraiser
Watchdog Mary attended the Kings and Queens of Good Hearts fundraiser in San Antonio, Texas as a guest of Mission Miracle K9 Rescue.
November 28, 2017: Voices Carry for Animals radio show guest
Watchdog Mary discussed lessons learned after the hurricanes, and what pet owners and communities can do to prepare should devastating storms, floods and fires strike again. To listen to a podcast of the show click here.
June 24, 2017: Honored to have won an Emmy Award for Consumer Investigative Reporting. Ceremony held at the Copley Marriott in Boston.
June 9, 2017: Rescue to Runway is back! Watchdog Mary had a blast walking a very cute (and strong) rescue Catahoula-Lab mix down the runway in this annual fundraiser!
March 30, 2017: Watchdog Mary was honored to walk a dog saved from the South Korean meat trade down the runway in a fashion show at the "Heaps of Hope" fundraiser. The event raised money to provide financial support for women with breast cancer.
March 25, 2017: Watchdog Mary was thrilled to co-host Survivor Tails', "Rescue Fever." The event raised thousands of dollars for dogs in need and firefighters. "Lilly the Hero Pit Bull" was also attending, celebrating her 14th birthday. Go Lilly!
February 28, 2017: "Voices Carry for Animals" radio invited Watchdog Mary back as a guest to talk about: "The (very real) massacre found along Dowdy Ferry Road," in Dallas. Click here for a podcast of the show.
December 6, 2016: Voices Carry for Animals radio show. The topic: How to be your own pet detective and see how your community handles its animal control. Click here for a podcast of the show. (Music plays for the first minute.)
May 2016: Watchdog Mary was excited to return to the stage and co-host the "Survivor Tails Rescue" annual gala at Florian Hall in Boston. The event features rescue dogs walked down the runway by firefighters who often risk their lives to save animals on the job. It's a wonderful, heartwarming event.
September 2015: Watchdog Mary walked the runway in the second annual "Rescue to Runway." She helped "model" a dog in need of a home down at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. The event was presented in partnership by Audrey's Rescue Angels and the Slobbr app.
June 2015: Mary received an Emmy nomination for Investigative Reporting. Event held at the Copley Marriott in Boston.
June 2015: Watchdog Mary was proud to host the Charlestown YMCA's Party on the Harbor. The annual event helps to raise money and awareness for the Y's many youth programs.
February 2015: Watchdog Mary co-hosted "Survivor Tails Rescue" annual gala at Florian Hall in Boston. The rescue featured firefighters from across Massachusetts walking rescue dogs in need of homes down the runway. The rescue also gave awards to firefighters who risked their lives to save animals on the job. A fantastic event!
November 2014: Speaker at the Last Hope K9 Rescue Gala. Watchdog Mary's articles about questionable shelters were featured on the big screen in a discussion about animal rescue and how to help.
September 2015: Watchdog Mary walked an adorable dog up for adoption down the runway in the second annual "Rescue to Runway" event at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston.
November 2014: Guest speaker Last Hope K9's annual gala. Royale, Boston, MA
Last Hope K9 Rescue's annual gala program
Mary was thrilled to meet "Lilly the Hero Pit Bull" who saved her owner from being hit by a train when she fell on railroad tracks. Lilly dragged her owner off the tracks, but the train struck Lilly and she lost one of her legs.. Lilly has been tirelessly working on pit bull advocacy since becoming a national hero.
United States Olympic Ice Hockey legend Kelli Stack also participated at the event with her own dog she rescued while playing at the Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.
Last Hope K9 Rescue event: Watchdog Mary and David Lanteigne, owner of Lilly the Hero Pit Bull. The dog saved David's mother when she fell on train tracks by pulling her off and away from danger. Sadly, Lilly ended up getting hit by the train and lost one of her legs. After surgery and lots of TLC Lilly made quite a recovery and she's still full of spunk. She makes regular appearances at events advocating for pit bulls.
Last Hope K9 Rescue event: Watchdog Mary and Kelli Stack with her rescue dog, a former Sochi stray.
August 2014: Mary was honored to participate in a great event for a fantastic cause. She modeled a "rescue dog" looking for a good home and walked this cutie down the runway. The event was presented in partnership by Audrey's Rescue Angels and the Slobbr app at the Boston Colonnade Hotel.
August 2014: Rescue to Runway, Colonnade Hotel, Boston, MA
Rescue to Runway: Featuring Boston's Finest is a fashion show and charity event designed to raise critical funds for local rescue organizations. Boston celebrities walk the runway with the greatest accessory of all - an adoptable dog!
Rescue to Runway
August 2014: Watchdog Mary participates in a rescue dog style ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the Liberty Hotel's "Yappy Hour" event in Boston.
June 2014: Mary wins an Emmy at the 2014 New England Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Investigative Reporting.
May 2014: Watchdog Mary hosted the Charlestown YMCA annual fundraiser and live auction on the pier at the Residence Inn on Boston Harbor.
May 2014: Watchdog Mary hosted the Charlestown YMCA annual fundraiser on Boston Harbor.
March 2014: Received "Anchor Award" for Investigative Reporting
March 2014: Mary received an "Anchor Award" for investigative reporting on issues in the Charlestown Navy Yard, presented to her by Boston's Mayor.
March 2014: Mary receives "Anchor Award" for investigative reporting.
