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Meet the Texas boy playing music for shelter animals

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Yuvi Agarwal began playing piano at four years old, and recognized early on how impactful music could be for animals. Now, the Texas boy helms "Wild Tunes," where he plays music for shelter animals.

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  • A 12-year-old in Houston plays music for shelter animals to help calm them. 16s
  • He started the nonprofit Wild Tunes after noticing his own dog responded to music. 38s
  • Shelter staff observed that music helped animals relax and become more adoptable. 1m 0s
  • Wild Tunes now operates in multiple states with volunteers playing various instruments. 1m 32s
  • The goal is to expand the program and help more shelter animals through music. 1m 56s
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