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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 Piglet Mindset educational outreach, 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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Recent Posts

  • Emergency Pet Care Planning! August 7, 2020
  • What’s So Special About Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy? January 17, 2020

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  • About
    • About Piglet International Inc.
    • Meet Piglet
    • Meet Piglet’s Pack
    • Meet Melissa and Warren
  • Piglet Community
    • Community Engagement
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Piglet Mindset®
    • Educational Outreach Program
    • Lesson Plans and Curriculum
    • Testimonials
  • Books
    • The PIGLET Book
    • PIGLET COMES HOME
    • About the Author
    • Personalized Signed Bookplate Fundraiser
    • Book Donation Fund
  • Events
  • Merch
  • Media & More
    • Media
    • Awards
    • Informative Downloads
    • Emergency Plans for Pets
    • Blog
  • Contact
  • Donate
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