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After losing her pet hamster, Martha Williamson’s daughter went to the Humane Society to find the newest member of their family. It was during this trip that Martha thought of all the people who are imprisoned in some way and are just waiting for someone to believe in them.
\nWatch The Little Things<\/a><\/strong> and Present at the Moment of Death<\/a><\/strong> to hear about Scooter, the hamster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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