The New York Times Books Author-illustrator Ruth Chan's picture books about the saucer-eyed cat Georgie and his friends are making a splash. She joins us to draw Georgie and his animal pals and talk about breaking into the children's books world. Leave your questions in the Read more ... comments, and the Times's Maria Russo will ask some.

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Melissa McCarthy just shared the most hilarious story about her daughter (and Harry Styles) Melissa McCarthy's daughter Georgie is truly one of us. It already makes sense that she'd be hilarious, since her mother is a comedic genius, but it turns out she's also a Directioner. When her mom visited Jimmy Kimmel last night, she talked about ho Read more ... w Georgie often calls Harry Styles to chat...and b…

'Law & Order' Actor on Show's 25th Anniversary Actor Dann Florek starred in both "Law & Order" and its spinoff "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the show's debut, he discusses the L&O legacy. Photo: WEtv

'Law & Order' Actor on Show's 25th Anniversary Actor Dann Florek starred in both "Law & Order" and its spinoff "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the show's debut, he discusses the L&O legacy. Photo: WEtv

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All About The Animals **Georgie the 5 month old pittie mix from Lancaster shelter has a life threatening parasitic blood infection, which originated from a tick and multiplies in the red blood cells aggressively (Babesiosis). Georgie had an emergency blood transfusion and Read more ... ongoing treatment is needed. Will you help this furangel with so much life left to live pull through this by donating?** DONATE: https://www.petcaring.com/helpgeorgiefighttheparasites Georgie has had a hard life in his short time on this planet - dumped at Lancaster shelter (and independently rescued by Melissa Heward), he then developed pneumonia and anemia and then Babesiosis was diagnosed. His condition deteriorated and he crashed, an emergency blood tranfusion saved his life. But he cannot continue to fight without your help. WHAT IS BABESIOSIS? Tick bite fever in dogs is a parasite transmitted by ticks. Not all ticks carry the parasite, so if your dog is bitten it doesn’t mean that it will get Babesiosis. Once the parasite has entered the bloodstream of the dog, they enter the red blood cells and divide inside the cells. The parasites cause a reaction inside the red blood cells, making them ‘sticky.’ Thus many infected red blood cells get stuck in smaller blood vessels, such as those in the spleen. Symptoms can include: Anaemia Fever Weight loss Rapid breathing, heavy pulse Enlarged spleen Jaundice Seizures Vomiting, diarrhoea Muscle pain In addition to the blood transfusion, funds are needed for ongoing medication and testing. Donations can also be made to the vets direct: Family pet hospital +1 (604) 824-0005 7319 Vedder Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 4E4 Canada Thank you for caring about Georgie's precious life by donating.