Maria speaks with Nicole Rivera, author and illustrator of Max the Shelter Dog. Nicole met Max when she volunteered at a shelter, and he inspired her to draw and teach others about shelter animals.

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Maria Milito is the voice of Q104.3 New York's middays and an advocate for animal rights. Now she's taking her passion for animals to on-demand audio and the iHeartRadio app! Remember to subcribe and, as always, #AdoptDontShop!