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Animal activist freed Monday after reaching $1,000 fundraising goal

By Staff Reports
Published in News on July 1, 2009 1:46 PM

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Joe Echols of Wayne County Pit Bull Rescue opens the door to the cage Tammie Hedges spent three sweltering days inside in an effort to raise $1,000 for Purrrfect Friends Feline Shelter and Adoptions and the Pit Bull Rescue group. She spent her time in front of Tractor Supply Co. on Cashwell Drive. Janet Presson donated the last $100 to set Ms. Hedges free.

After 78 hours locked in a cage outside Tractor Supply Co. on Cashwell Drive, Tammie Hedges received a donation Monday evening that pushed her over her goal of $1,000 and she was able to get out. She had entered...

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