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Athens News Matters: People with special needs and the animals who love them

WUGA | By Chris Shupe,
Devon Zwald
Published February 12, 2022 at 11:03 AM EST
The number of pets on planes has become a hot-button issue of late as emotional support animals have become more common than ever.
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The number of pets on planes has become a hot-button issue of late as emotional support animals have become more common than ever.

In this "Ranger Nick" story, we'll learn of the relationship between people with special needs and the animals that love and support them.
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Chris Shupe
Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.
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