Amidst her busy schedule, Alicia also focuses on charity work. [Active in the Las Vegas community, Alicia has been a board
member for the American Cancer Society, having twice chaired the Great
American Smoke Out. She is on the board of directors of the Nevada SPCA and has
contributed her likeness and voice to countless campaigns on behalf of the
Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA. In addition to her
Entertainment Reporting, Alicia raises awareness for numerous animal causes, both through
special appearances and through her popular "Pet Adoption" segments on
KVBC. Alicia dedicates her animal activism to two of her dogs, Cuddles & Princess, who,
while no longer with us, remain a cherished part of her life.] Here's more, regarding her work with animals:Jenna Zine: Is there anything you'd like to tell my readers? I know you've been really active with the Humane Society.
Alicia Jacobs: Well, obviously my dogs are the loves of my life. My eldest is really sick right now, my little Pearlie Faye. I'm just hoping for the best. This is the anniversary of my former eldest, Cuddles. I've never gotten over that loss. Shortly after that, this little one [Sparkle, pictured left] came to me after Cuddles. He literally brought my life back to me. He didn't have a name. He was handed to me and the person said, "That's the first sparkle I've seen in your eyes since Cuddles." I looked at him and said, "That's your name. You're Sparkle!"
JZ: I'm so excited to meet him in person!
AJ: I love all my dogs. This one is so sweet, sensitive and loving. He's so good to Pearlie Faye. He knows he has to watch her. They're all sweet, but this one is really sweet. They blow my mind on a daily basis. I love all dogs. I'm so excited that I get to do the pet adoption stories for the news station. What a thrill for me!
JZ: That is such an amazing public service.
AJ: We just started a segment called "Pet Tips of the Week." We've done three so far. Last week's was pet CPR, which I've had to do. It's mouth to snout, which a lot of people don't know, and it's tricky.
JZ: Every pet I've had, I've gotten from the Humane Society.
I think it's really important.
[Photo Credit: A picture of the adorable Sparkle, who was a perfect gentleman during our hour long interview.]
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