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Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series
Mass College Grad Raises Over $20K For Charity Through Game-Based Competition Series In a world full of menial methods for giving back to charity, one recent college graduate decided to flip the philanthropic industry on its head by launching his own company. Synpact, which was founded by recent Babson College graduate Dylan McNamara, "is a social enterprise that elevates the giving experience through entertainment, transparency, community, and incentives."  The startup venture is committed to revolutionizing the philanthropic industry and redefining the power of collective impact. An example of Synpact’s mission was their inaugural “Give & Game” event, which McNamara …

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by David Cifarelli
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18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges 18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges
18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges A Malden woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after nearly 20 dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" were rescued from her home, animal rescue officials said.  The 18 dogs, about half of which were considered emaciated, were pulled from the Malden home on Friday, Dec. 2, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). Once removed, most of the canines were taken to the ARL's Boston location while several others that needed additional medical support were treated at the ARL's Dedham location. Most of the dogs were said to be severely under-groomed, had…

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by David Cifarelli
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Owner Of Rowley Dog Daycare Center Slapped With 40 Counts Of Animal Cruelty Owner Of Rowley Dog Daycare Center Slapped With 40 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
Owner Of Rowley Dog Daycare Center Slapped With 40 Counts Of Animal Cruelty The owner of a dog daycare center in Rowley is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after an investigation revealed unsafe conditions at the center, authorities said. April Bernhardt, the owner of Hydrant Regency, is facing 39 counts of animal cruelty and other charges following an investigation that started earlier this month, Rowley Police said.  On Aug. 29, several police officers were called to help return four goats who were wandering on Route 1 after breaking free from their enclosure near Hydrant. When police returned the goats, they found some 30 dogs in conditions that posed pr…

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by David Cifarelli
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Rowley Dog Daycare Center Under Investigation For Unsafe Conditions: Report Rowley Dog Daycare Center Under Investigation For Unsafe Conditions: Report
Rowley Dog Daycare Center Under Investigation For Unsafe Conditions: Report A dog daycare center in Rowley is under investigation after authorities found "unsanitary and unsafe conditions" last week, NBC Boston reports.  The investigation began after police wrangled several goats that escaped from their enclosure and were wondering on Route 1 near Hydrant Regency on Monday, Aug. 29, the outlet reports.  When police returned the goats, they found some 30 dogs in conditions that posed probable evidence of animal cruelty.  Hydrant was apparently without electricity and the center was being cooled by fans, the outlet reports. About half of the dogs were then sent home…

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by David Cifarelli
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ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood
ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is helping a 1-year-old dog who was found suffering from severe burns to 20% of its body this week in Norwood. Annie was found with second-degree burns to her head, neck, shoulders, front limbs and abdomen along Route 1 around Ellis Avenue, the ARL said. She was wearing a leash and collar but did not have any tags or microchip. Concerned for her welfare, Norwood Police brought Annie to the ARL where she was later transferred to an animal hospital in Walpole. She spent several days there receiving intensive car before being handed back to the ARL…

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by David Cifarelli
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Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help
Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help A two-pound, emaciated and ill Chihuahua is getting some long-awaited care after they abandoned near the Malden Police Department last week.   Bailey was found huddling in some bushes along the East Coast Greenway bike trail in the area of Deli and Branch Streets on Monday, July 25, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) said. A Good Samaritan scooped up the one-year-old puppy in a blanket and brought him to the police station.   Bailey was later treated at an animal hospital in Charlestown then transferred to the ARL's Boston center. Caretakers determined Bailey was severely underweight, sufferin…

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by David Cifarelli