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Julie Adams

posted 12 years ago by cpoet
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I know Julie Adams and she really is as genuine and generous as she appeared. I have to wonder, however, why the film seemed to portray her as the owner of that large farm? In reality, she works there in exchange for a home where she can live with her many rescue dogs. (Note: the owners are good people and are also strong proponents of animal welfare.)

But Julie's quite impoverished and scrapes for every dime--sacrificing her own food, health care and everything else to make sure every single dog is altered, vaccinated, well fed and cared for. Maybe the producers thought it would distract from her very poignant childhood memories if they showed her current struggles.

[–] rp69 12 years ago

Maybe the producers wanted to leave her dignity intact. Maybe you should have also.
Most poor people(with dignity)don't like it advertised that they're poor.

[–] cpoet 12 years ago

Totally true. I just worry about her.

[–] rp69 12 years ago

Then delete your post. It makes her sound like a indentured servant.

[–] kjmacdonald 12 years ago

Perhaps the owners of the farm chose to not be the focus.

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[–] rinblu 12 years ago

Her story, so far, moved me the most. Coming from such a horrible family...her father was deeply abusive and obviously sick in the head, and the guilt she carries is heartbreaking.

[–] lahagela-307-827334 11 years ago

Do you know if she has a fund set up for donations?

[–] jlark73 11 years ago

It seems like we'll have to try and find out on our own. I just watched this about an hour ago. Her story broke my heart. But God bless her for what she does.

[–] jlark73 11 years ago

She has a Facebook page with all the info you need!!

[–] hodie 11 years ago

Thank you, jlark73! Her story touched me too. I noticed how well-cared-for all of her dogs looked, even the older ones and amputees. She said that she felt her life meant something. I agree! But how sad that she punished herself for so many years and felt as a child that dogs had died because she had loved them.

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