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Beloved boxer inspires fund for sick dogs in Hixson

Gail Hindman poses with Douglas, who died in June 2015 and for whom The Douglas Fund is named.
Gail Hindman poses with Douglas, who died in June 2015 and for whom The Douglas Fund is named. Gail Hindman poses with Douglas, who died in June 2015 and for whom The Douglas Fund is named.

By Kelsie Bowman 3 min read

First Fundraiser

The Douglas Fund is hosting its first fundraising event, a jazz-a-thon called Hearts for Hounds, Feb. 15-16 and 20. Jazzercise classes will be held that Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, with the finale on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8:45 a.m. The classes are free of charge with a donation made to The Douglas Fund. Keep up to date with the event by “liking” The Douglas Fund’s Facebook page.

According to Hixson resident Gail Hindman, her boxer Douglas was not only a bright light in her own life, but in the lives of others as well.

The UPS delivery man would pause to play with him when he dropped off a package. Even the mailman would bring him treats.

“People didn’t really know me, but they always knew Douglas,” laughed Hindman, who parented the pup since he was 12 weeks old. “He brought me so much joy! His personality and the way that he knew me was full of light.”

But Douglas had lymphoma and a heart condition and, after eight and a half years of life, passed away last June.