President Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump has been a long-time activist in the dog rescue community.  During a charity event for Big Dog Ranch Rescue being held at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump walked in and made a surprise visit.  The audience cheered with a standing ovation.

“So, I didn’t exactly prepare for this,” Trump said. “[But I was] walking by, and I hear everyone screaming, and I was like, [‘What’s going on?’] and it was like, ‘We’re going to help dogs,’ and that’s OK with me.” (LINK)

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According to West Palm Beach media:  “PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lauree Simmons, president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, told WPTV NewsChannel 5’s T.A. Walker this week her goal at the Wine, Women & Shoes event, a fundraiser for the rescue held at Mar-a-Lago, was to raise $500,000.

Simmons, jarred by images of the China dog meat market trade, is trying to launch a rescue mission to remove over 500 dogs from the country by cargo plane.

The event had a surprise visitor Friday.” (read more)

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