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UW Pet Visitation Room

American Family Children’s Hospital held its open house Sunday, and one room got much of the attention.

When Laurie Meade died, her family wanted to do something in which to remember her. And, as it turns out, they may have accomplished something that has never been done before.

When the Waukesha native was born with Cystic Fibrosis, doctors gave her eight years to live. Thirty two years later, it finally caught up with her. Her family, knowing that time may be running out, shifted their attention to her pets.