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Getting to Know Patti McRae and Cookie

By Gabe ZwierzynskiAndy McCray,

2 days ago

Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast.

Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff.

In this episode hear from the executive director of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center Patti McRae and special guest Cookie, a dog who is currently up for adoption. Hear about what resources are available for your pets and what you should do to keep them healthy. Learn more about the Quad City Animal Welfare Center and how Patti McRae became the executive director through her love of animals.

To watch click the video above or catch it on the Our Quad Cities News + streaming app or YouTube Channel.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.

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