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May 23, 2015

PSA shows the depth of dogs' companionship

Argentina's liver transplant foundation tugs at heartstrings

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A PSA out of Argentina reminds viewers of the importance of organ donation by showing the loyalty of a pet dog.

It's no secret that a great way to motivate people to act is to make animals a part of whatever you're trying to accomplish.

Argentina's liver transplant foundation does this to perfection in a new PSA aimed at highlighting the importance of organ donation.


The PSA may have been inspired by a USA Today report back in February of an Iowa dog that escaped home and traveled nearly 20 blocks before sneaking into a hospital to visit her beloved owner. Hospital security cameras captured the dog roaming through the halls before allowing her to make her desired visit.

Learn more about organ donation in the United States here

And when it comes to organ donation for pets themselves, UPenn has one of the leading veterinary experts in the field


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