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(Fall 2001)—Dorothy Checchi-O’Brien, a longtime friend of NEAVS and of animals everywhere, died August 27, 2001 at her home. "We are very sad to have lost such an impassioned, bright, hardworking and brave advocate for the animals," said NEAVS President Dr. Theodora Capaldo.

"Dorothy was fearless in her convictions and worked day and night to do all that she could to make a difference for the animals. She took on all sizes of opponents and even our own when she felt that what they were doing was not enough. She worked over the years for her beloved ‘wildlife,’ but was equally committed to anti-vivisection and all other animal issues."

Dorothy described herself as a "volunteer animal lobbyist," and Capaldo describes her as "the mother of animal activism in Massachusetts" – striding the corridors of the State House, tirelessly committed to her life mission of advocating for justice and kindness for all species.

"Her years of experience, coupled with her keen intelligence, made her a wealth of information for anyone who asked. Dorothy leaves us all wiser and more committed than ever to the causes that we shared with her," said Capaldo. "We extend our deepest sympathies to Dorothy’s husband and former NEAVS Board member, John, on her passing, and offer our support in his continuing their legacy of compassion."

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