Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself (25 page)
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Authors: Zachary Anderegg
In the very beginning of this book, I wrote the definition of character as I once heard it. For a child’s sake, I beg you, please do what’s right,
especially
if nobody is watching.
Thank you!
Page Arizona Animal Hospital
Angel Fund
The folks at Page Animal Hospital picked up where I left off. I got Riley out of the canyon, but they brought him back into this world. He would not be here with his family today if it had not been for the skill and kindness of the entire staff!
If you would like to make a donation on Riley’s behalf to their Angel Fund, which is used to save injured animals who have no home, I would be extraordinarily grateful. They are constantly dealing with injured animals from the surrounding area, so any assistance they can receive will be dearly appreciated.
My heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Roundtree and his incredible staff!
We turned to these websites and articles to help us write the book and we highly recommend visiting them if you’re interested in learning more about any of the topics discussed.
Cyberbullying Research Center
“Summary of our cyberbullying research from 2004–2010”
http://www.cyberbullying.us/research.php
Harford County Examiner
“From cyber bullying to sexting: What on your kids’ cell?” by Richard Webster
i-SAFE.org
“Cyber Bullying: Statistics and Tips”
http://www.isafe.org/outreach/media/media_cyber_bullying
Make Beats, Not Beat Downs
http://www.makebeatsnotbeatdowns.org.olweua.org
National Crime Prevention Council
“Cyberbullying”
http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying
Riley’s Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/canyonpuppy
In the days and weeks after Riley was rescued from the canyon, both local and national media picked up on the story. Here is a partial list of some of the media coverage Riley and Zak received.
KSL Salt Lake “Man Documents Daring Rescue of Puppy from Slot Canyon”
6/30/2010
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=11386233
This was the story that broke in Salt Lake City shortly after Riley was rescued.
The Today Show
“Ace in the Hole”
7/2/2010
Zak, Michelle, and Riley are interviewed by Meredith Vieira from their home in Salt Lake City. Riley was still recovering and basically slept through the interview.
Inside Edition
“Abandoned Puppy Rescued in a Canyon”
7/7/2010
http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/880-abandoned-puppy-rescued-in-a-canyon
A camera crew from
Inside Edition
followed Riley and Zak around for a day to include a visit to the vet.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
9/21/2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psQozLDnx7Q
Ellen flew Riley, Zak, and Michelle out to her studios to be guests on her show. She very generously gave Riley and his brother Kohi Halo dog food for life! She also provided Michelle and Zak with some extremely generous gifts!
Riley’s Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/canyonpuppy
With all of the media attention the story received we decided to create this page to communicate with all of the people who wanted to learn what happened to the puppy.