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Two-legged dog gives hope to disabled vets
Born without front legs, a Lab-chow mix named Faith learned to walk on her hind legs. She and her owner visit thousands of disabled soldiers at veterans' hospitals and on Army bases to bring hope. Full story
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Rudolph the dog leads way to learning
Dec. 16: Making a Difference: A little dog who didn't seem to have much of a future is helping kids learn a very important lesson about compassion. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports.
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Marlo Thomas: A passion for sick kids
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