Lucky Dog Rescue’s Mirah Horowitz Has No Trouble Getting Out of Bed

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Mirah Horowitz founded Lucky Dog Rescue, but she gives the credit to a group of passionate volunteers. She’s hungry for life — and a huge aspect of D.C.’s life is its pets. She’s fostered animals through her career, and has even failed in her duties by keeping a kitten, named Kona.

Advice that keeps you hungry
“If you wake up in the morning excited to get out of bed, you know you’re doing the right things.”

Early bird, night owl or in-between
In-between — depends on the time zone I’m working in.

Burning question for an iconic trailblazer
What was the biggest mistake you made and what would you do differently if you could?

The current soundtrack to your life
“Folklore” by Taylor Swift.

@dcluckydog + @mirahanne // luckydoganimalrescue.org

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