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Rhona Melsky

Rhona Melsky is a longtime journalist/writer/editor, photographer, animal advocate, dog and horse rescuer, and classically trained singer who sings in a rock band. She shares her home with Gracie, an adopted former racing greyhound, and a husband.

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