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Jack’s Place

by Keith MacDonald
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A dog lines up outside the "doggy door" that separates the outdoor part of the kennel from the indoor. The dogs know that when Bob comes out to the kennel in the morning, breakfast time is not far away.
Bob carries Tessa back to her cage after feeding time.
Kipper, the Noisy Beagle, like all of the dogs in the kennel, works hard to get attention. When not barking or begging for more food, Kipper enjoys resting on a perch high up in the kennel.
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Springtime, a beagle mix, checks the contents of a trashcan. Springtime is one of about 30 dogs at Jack's Place, a White Plains kennel for abandoned dogs. Owner Bob Thorowgood runs the kennel from his home and works to adopt out each dog for about $100.
Bob opens the barn doors with assistance from Frank, his son Decker's dog, who Bob is watching while Decker is in Iraq, a member of the Air Force reserves. Before taking care of the dogs in the kennel, Bob feeds the horses and cats that live in the barn.
Bob Thorowgood, owner of Jack's Place, a "Safe Haven for Homeless Animals", in Hopkins County, KY spends abouts six hours per day taking care of more than 30 dogs, a dozen cats and four horses. Thorowgood, who retired three years ago from the federal government enjoys running his home-based shelter because he loves spending time with animals, especially ones who do not "argue" with him.

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