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Deacon for Animals finds calling, supporting animals and their human companions
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Six months ago, Shepherdstown resident Carol Wood approached the pastor at her church about making a change to her duties as a deacon. She had long felt a deep appreciation for the good that animals brought to the people in their lives and, after some thought, realized she might be able to use this awareness to help Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church minister to those dealing with major changes in their animals’ lives. “I realized this was a direction I wanted to go in,” Wood said. “I came up with the idea for this position. I’ve always thought outside of the ...
