Standing in her self-created backyard sanctuary, Allison Vaughn surveys a mix of woods and wildlife.
Living just a few minutes from downtown, Vaughn is no stranger to the hubbub of the city, which is why she designed a safe haven for wildlife to back up to her home.
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