Dr. Melissa Shapiro is a small animal veterinarian, animal welfare advocate, author, and speaker. She is a graduate of Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine. She did a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC, and a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. She worked in a number of small animal practices before opening the Visiting Vet Service to serve lower Fairfield County. 

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For over 30 years, Dr. Shapiro has provided custom in home veterinary care for dogs and cats. She has used Norwalk Veterinary Hospital as a base in order to provide a full range of medical services to her patients. Her interest in caring for senior and special needs pets has redirected her general practice model to focus on in-home palliative and end of life care, including euthanasia and cremation services. 

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In addition to her veterinary work, Dr. Shapiro manages and creates content for her deaf blind dog's social media platforms, Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy (Facebook), and @pinkpigletpuppy (Instagram and TikTok). She is co-creator of the Piglet Mindset School Visit Program and CEO of Piglet International Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports the educational program. 

Her memoir, PIGLET, The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family  and her children's book, PIGLET COMES HOME, are available wherever books are sold. The books have become a beautiful addition to the Piglet Mindset School Program. For more info, visit PigletMindset.org. 

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Warren and Melissa Shapiro live in Westport with their 8 adorable rescued dogs.