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About the Author

Author Melissa Shapiro

Melissa Shapiro, DVM is a veterinarian, a lifelong animal welfare advocate, and a mom to three children and many rescued dogs and birds.

Since bringing Piglet home in 2017, she has used his social media platforms to educate and inspire others to adopt pets with special needs. Her nonprofit, Piglet International Inc., supports the Piglet Mindset® Educational Program, a free downloadable curriculum that teaches growth mindset, acceptance, inclusion, empathy, and kindness to students and to others in the community as well. The organization also raises awareness and funding for special needs dog rescue groups and various other animal welfare causes.

Dr. Shapiro lives in Connecticut with her husband, Warren, six rescued dogs, one rescued parakeet, and Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy.

For more about Piglet’s mom, author visits, Piglet Mindset visits, and veterinary, corporate and other presentations, visit melissashapirodvm.com.

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  • About
    • About Piglet International Inc.
    • Meet Piglet
    • Meet Piglet’s Pack
    • Meet Melissa and Warren
  • Piglet Mindset®
    Educational Program
    • Piglet Mindset Educational Program
    • Lesson Plans and Materials
    • Testimonials
    • Piglet and Georgie’s Kindness Club
    • Piglet Mindset for Adults
  • Piglet’s Rescue Fund
  • Books
    • The PIGLET Book
    • PIGLET COMES HOME
    • PIGLET COMES HOME Spanish Translation
    • About the Author
    • Personalized Signed Bookplate Fundraiser
    • Book Donation Program
  • Events
  • Merch
  • Media & More
    • Media
    • Awards
    • Informative Downloads
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Join Mailing List
  • The Disabled Pets Project
  • FOR TEACHERS
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