The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Cats, Dogs, and Dollars

One man's passion for animals raises millions for 'super shelter'

By Ben Gose

Acton, Calif.

Twenty-six years ago, Leo Grillo was driving toward Bakersfield, Calif., when he spotted an abandoned dog -- a Doberman/Labrador mix -- on the side of the road. Mr. Grillo, who had moved to Los Angeles 18 months earlier to become an actor, put the dog in his car. The dog rested...

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