'2025 Foster of the Year' nurses puppies thrown from car back to health

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Since she started fostering animals in 2020 for Animal Care of Davis County, Cindy Blanchard has lost count of how many dogs and cats she’s cared for in her home while they waited to be adopted. 

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• Davis County Student Art Exhibit

  Through Wednesday, Jan. 7

  Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton

• Business Alliance: Connecting with Confidence

  Wednesday, Jan. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE

  Boondocks, 525 Deseret Drive, Kaysville

• West Bountiful Arts Concert: Andy Leger

  Friday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m., FREE

  West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

• Layton City Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

  Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  Legacy Jr. High, 411 N. 3200 West, Layton

• Personal Finance Workshop: Budget and Finance Refreshers

  Saturday, Jan. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m., FREE

  Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West