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Nov 12: The Runaway Who Won the Hearts of New Orleans with Kaye Courington

SCRIM: A New Orleans Story of Resilience & Rescue – A True Story

Author Kaye Courington with SCRIM: A New Orleans Story of Resilience & Rescue

Moving like a ghost on the streets of New Orleans a skinny, scruffy, 17lb terrier captivated a city and made headlines around the world from the Washington Post and New Yorker, to the Daily News in London.

For months, SCRIM eluded capture. He survived gun shots, freezing weather, jumping from a second storey window, and much more.

Author and animal advocate, Kaye Courington, shares Scrim’s incredible journey, from living rough on Louisiana’s busy streets to finally settling in a loving forever home. A truly heartwarming story of courage and resilience, and how a community rallied together on a rescue mission that became a national sensation.

Meet Kaye Courington

Kaye Courington is a highly recognized, award-winning New Orleans attorney and the debut author of SCRIM: The Dog Who Captured New Orleans’ Heart. A lifelong advocate for animal welfare, she’s worked tirelessly to promote rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible adoption. Kaye is donating all author royalties of SCRIM to local animal rescues.

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