Odie's
Fund, a component of the Community Foundation for the National Capital
Region, supports dog rescue efforts in the United States.
Odie's Fund was founded by Simone Rones and Greg Rones in memory of their basset hound Odie, who passed away in 2005. Odie was an exuberant boy who charmed
everyone he met. His mischievous
smile, his boundless energy, and his excited way of waddling down the
street caused all passers-by to stop and say hello. He loved every
child he encountered, and he doted on his younger adopted basset sister
Penny, whom he absolutely adored. Odie was a special angel and a true blessing to his whole family.
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