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Happy Adoption Tales — Dogs Adopted in 2004 and earlier
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Allie
Female  •  4 years old
Adopted 1996
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Beckie (now Speckie)
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  5 months old
Adopted September 2004
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Beckie is a loving friendly pup who adores people. She is very inquisitive and bright and picks up new tricks fairly quickly. She loves playing with other dogs, although she's a bit unsure of what they are! With training and time, Beckie will bloom into a beautiful dog.

Bella
West Highland Terrier  •  Female
Adopted 1999
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Bertie
Lab  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted October 2004
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Bertie loves people and dogs and is good with cats. He's a happy outgoing dog who will make a wonderful companion.
Betty
Pug X  •  Female  •  1 year old
Adopted October 2004
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Bobby
Border Collie X Corgi  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted July 2004
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Brooke
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted July 2004
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Brooke is a little shy when she first meets you, but it's not long before you're a good friend! She loves people and is good with other dogs. Brooke hasn't had the opportunity of learning a lot about the world, but is proving a willing pupil. She needs a patient loving home who can give her a good walk a day and make her very much part of the family. She'll need some training.

Daisy (now Willow)
Lab  •  Female  •  5 months old
Adopted November 2004
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Daisy
Old English Sheepdog X  •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted November 2004
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Drew
Maltese X  •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted September 2004
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Grace
Lab X Maremma  •  Female  •  
Adopted December 2004
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Gracie
Japanese Spitz X  •  Female  •   18 months old
Adopted May 2004
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Jack (and Louis)
Lab X  •  Male  •  9 months old
Adopted October 2004
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A happy outgoing dog, Jack has never met a person or dog he didn’t like. He hasn’t had a lot of training but is proving to be a willing student. Jack loves to sit with this favourite person and chat to them about the day’s events. This gorgeous boy will make somebody a very special companion!

Jed
Border Collie  •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted August 2004
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Kel (now Cleo)
Kelpie  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted March 2004
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Kevin (now Tiger)
Staffordshire Terrier X Kelpie  •  Male
Adopted March 2004
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Leah
Rottweiler  •  Female  •  12 months old
Adopted March 2003
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Leo
Tibetan Spaniel  •  Male  •  1 1/2 years old
Adopted November 2004
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Tibetan spaniels are lovely-looking dogs. They're good with people and other dogs and very good with children. These boys aren't yet house-trained.

Mike (Mikey)
Maltese X  •  Male  •  3 1/2 years old  
Adopted November 2004
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Mitzi
Silky Terrier X  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted 1995
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Monty (now Ollie)
Jack Russell Terrier  •  Male  •  10 months old
Adopted December 2004
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Monty has a typical Jack Russell personality with loads of energy and character. He quickly makes friends with other dogs large and small. Monty will need mental stimulation in his life and some training to set him on the right path. He's a quick learner and will be a pleasure have in your life!

Nessie (now Ruby)
Stafford X Lab  •  Female  •  4 to 6 years old
Adopted November 2004
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Penny
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted November 2004
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Gorgeous Penny is a vibrant and very alert girl. Extremely quick to pick up on things going on around her, she always wants to be part of the action. She's adoringly affectionate to people and loves to play with other dogs. She's also quite a champion at catching a ball! Penny is looking for a home where she'll get lots of mental stimulation and exercise. She has already had some training and with her intelligence she'll be quick to learn anything you teach her. It won’t take long for Penny to become your greatest companion!
Rose
Whippet  •  Female  •  1 year old
Adopted August 2004
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Sam
Lab  •  Male  •  pup
Adopted 1997
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Sydney
Lab  •  Female 
Adopted June 2004
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Simba
Pomeranian X  •  Male  •  7 years old
Adopted October 2004
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Skippy
Jack Russell Terrier X Heeler  •  Male  •  6 years old
Adopted December 2004
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Skippy is a happy dog who loves to be around people. He's quite used to living inside and is very well housetrained. He'll slot into your daily routine without any fuss. He loves his walks and although he's happy to meet other dogs, he would prefer to live alone. Skippy is looking for a home where he'll become an important member of the family!

Spud
Kelpie X Mastiff  •  Male  •  9 years old
Adopted October 2004
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Spud is a soft-natured dog who endears himself to everyone he meets. He is very good with children and happy to be around other dogs. He craves the company of people and will love to step out for a walk or just sit around and pass the time with you. His maturity gives him wisdom and he knows just how to become your greatest companion!
Susie
Boxer X Lab  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted November 2004
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Susie is a typical boxer cross, full of enthusiasm. She's never met a person or dog she doesn't like! She's house-trained and has had basic obedience. Susie needs very much to be part of the family and will thrive in a patient, loving home. She's an active, happy dog who will need a good walk each day.
Tiny
Pomeranian  •  Male  •  13 years old
Adopted May 2004
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