Lovable therapists in Beaverdam on a mission to spread happiness RACHEL KESTER Richmond Suburban Newspapers Jul 12, 2023 Jul 12, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Don’t let Phoenix’s steely gaze fool you; he’s a big softy on a mission to bring happiness to others.kAm%96 D6G6?\J62C\@=5 2=A242 :D @?6 @7 E96 DE2CD @7 2 DA64:2= E96C2AJ AC@8C2> @A6C2E:?8 @FE @7 |625@H82E6 p=A242D :? q62G6C52>] p 92=7 5@K6? E:>6D 2 J62C E96 2?:>2= “E96C2A:DED” 2C6 5C:G6? E@ G2C:@FD 56DE:?2E:@?D – AC:>2C:=J 2DD:DE65 =:G:?8 724:=:E:6D – E@ 96=A H:E9 56AC6DD:@?[ 2?I:6EJ 2?5 766=:?8D @7 =@?6=:?6DD]k^AmkAm}F>6C@FD DEF5:6D 92G6 D9@H? 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