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Happy Adoption Tales — Dogs Adopted in 2007
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Adam (now Max)
Lab  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted May 2007
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Akira (now Yoshimi)
Shiba Inu  •  Male   •  8 months old
Adopted January 2007
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Angus (now Todd)
Curly Coated Retriever/Lab X  •  Male   •  6 years old
Adopted November 2007
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Annie
Lab  •  Female  •  7 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Archie (now Angus)
German Shorthaired Pointer  •  Male   •  4 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Baci
Lab X  •  Female   •  6 years old
Adopted September 2007
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Billy
Maltese X  •   Male  •  3 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Billy is a dear little fellow who loves everyone. He is very sociable with other dogs and is always up for a game. He is full of beans and thrives on being in the centre of everything going on. He will need a busy active life that gives him lots of mental stimulation and action. Billy will become a really dedicated companion and fill your life with fun and love!
Bob
Maltese X  •  Male   •  3 years old
Adopted January 2007
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Bobby
Maltese X  •   Male  •  2 years old
Adopted June 2007
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Bunty
Staffordshire Terrier X  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted April 2007
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Carla (now Jessie)
Lab X  •  Female   •  4 years old
Adopted February 2007
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Carla really has the most adorable nature. She has one deformed front leg which was a defect at birth, but she's very capable of handling herself! She considers her main task in life is making you happy and she'll go to great lengths to do just that! She's very comfortable around other dogs and will slot in with anything you're doing. Carla would love a home where her new human companion is around much of the time. Carla is a fun-loving girl and a sheer delight to have around!
Clive (now Bluey)
Heeler X  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Clive is the perfect example of everything good! He loves people and other dogs and will slot into just about any situation as long as he has the company he deserves. He is a placid boy who will quite simply dedicate himself to his new home. If you are looking for a new companion who really knows how to dish out the love, then Clive is waiting to meet you!
Cohen
Pomeranian X  •  Male   •  6 years old
Adopted September 2007
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Cohen is a happy little fellow who has lots of love to give! He would like a home where he can have as much company as possible and the time you spend with him will be a real reward for you both!
Cougar (now Jack)
Lab X  •   Male  •  14 weeks old
Adopted May 2007
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Duffy (now Duffa)
Poodle X  •  Female   •  3 to 4 years old
Adopted January 2007
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Duffy is a very pretty girl and not too small – she's about the size of a small cocker spaniel. She is bouncy and exuberant and needs some training as at the moment she isn’t too sure what's required of her. But she's very clever and tries hard to please so it won't take her long to understand what's expected. Duffy will become a wonderful companion!

Dulux
Spoodle X Shih Tzu  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted May 2007
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Dulux’s handsome looks are second only to his bubbly and larger-than-life personality! He hasn’t had much training to date but he sure will be a fast learner. As Dulux has so much energy to burn he would like to share his life with a canine as well as a human companion.


Dusty
Kelpie X  •  Male   •  6 years old
Adopted August 2007
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Dusty is really a people-focused dog. He has an easy-going nature and would love to be someone’s constant companion. He is a wise boy and even though he probably hasn’t had a lot of training he is very obedient and will be quick to learn. He is happy to meet other dogs and have a chat but would prefer to have you all to himself!

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Ellie
Jack Russell Terrier X   •  Female   •  12 months old
Adopted August 2007
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Ellie is a typical bouncy young Jack Russell. She will need a very busy active life to keep her physically and mentally stimulated. As she is a clever girl she will learn quickly and it won't take long to have her training well underway. She is a very sweet looking young lady and she does try very hard to please.
Fleur
Pugalier X Beagle  •  Female   •  4 years old
Adopted January 2007
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Floyd
German Shepherd  •  Male   •  3 years old
Adopted March 2007
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Floyd has a beautiful nature and a very soft and loving personality. He will become a truly loyal friend to his new home and will go to great lengths to make you happy. He enjoys the company of other dogs and and gets on with everyone. Floyd is looking for a home where he can have lots of companionship and a real friend to be his companion.

George
Staghound X Kelpie  •  Male   •  2 to 2.5 years old
Adopted February 2007
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George has a lovely nature and is just bursting with energy. He loves to play with other dogs and would happily share his life with another canine. George is looking for a home where he can very much be a part of the family life and all its activities.

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Harvey
Maltese X Shih Tzu  •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted October 2007
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Hector (now Monty)
TBA   •  Male  •  TBA years old
Adopted January 2007
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Henry
Pomeranian X  •  Male  •  3.5 years old
Adopted November 2007
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Hessie (now Poppy Jane)
Lab  •  Female   •  2.5 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Hessie is a typical Lab – bursting with love and energy!! She has that wonderful open-hearted Labrador personality and is more than happy to throw herself into absolutely anything going on around her. She has had a little training and it won’t take her long to catch up on the things she's missed out on. Hessie will become an indispensable member of her new family in no time at all and life without her will be unimaginable!

Holly
Boxer  •  Female   •  10 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Holly is just the sweetest and most adorable girl you could ever wish to meet. She is happy to fit into any situation as long as she has you around for company. She has lived with other dogs and cats and is perfectly toilet trained. If you are searching for a real soul mate who will move into your life without fuss and just dote on you, then Holly is your girl!

Jai Jai (now Harry)
Shih Tzu   •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Jessica
Kelpie X (chocolate)   •  Female   •  4 months old
Adopted February 2007
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Jessica is a dear young pup who simply adores to be with other dogs. She is looking for a home where she can fulfil her wish to live with another canine and at the same time be very much an active part of family life and in the centre of all the action. As she is so young she hasn’t had much training but she does try very hard to please. With all that love and enthusiasm it wom't be long before she's the perfect student!!

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Kate (now Lyuba)
Crossbreed (approx 13kg; 30cm from wither)  •   Female  •  7 months
Adopted May 2007
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Kate is the sweetest young girl and has probably led a fairly sheltered life so far. She adores the company of other dogs and she definitely needs to live with a canine friend who is confident and can show her the ropes. Kate thrives on affection and she will like nothing better than to spend as much time as possible with you and her new canine pal.


Katie (now Temis)
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  10 weeks old
Adopted October 2007
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Layla (now Leela)
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  4 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Layla craves the attention of people so she is seeking a home where her new companion is around a lot of the time and she can be a constant companion. She will be more than happy to go with you on all your outings and fit in with anything you are doing. She will be an easy girl to train as she is totally focused on you.
Lewis (now Harley)
Kelpie X  •  Male   •  3 years old
Adopted February 2007
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Lewis is a lovely dog. All he asks for in life is to be as close to you as possible. He will give you his undivided attention and he listens very carefully to what you ask of him. He enjoys the company of other dogs and is very sociable with everyone he meets. Lewis would like a home where he can spend a lot of time interacting with his new human companions.

Lexie
Staffordshire Terrier X  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted November 2007
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Lexie is a happy girl who is very eager to learn more about the world. She loves the company of people and will never let you out of her sight if she gets a chance. She'll need some training but as she gives you all her attention it won't take long for her to master the lessons she needs to learn. Lexie will become a very dedicated companion.


Lindy
Border Collie X  •  Female   •  12 months old
Adopted February 2007
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Marsha (now Poppy)
Maltese X  •  Female   •  3.5 years old
Adopted September 2007
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Marsha has led quite a sheltered life to date and needs to be introduced to the world. She will need a home where there is someone around much of the time to give her support and guidance. She is a dear little girl with lots of love to give. She will become a very dedicated companion and will be forever grateful to her new companion for all the time invested in her!
Mia
Lab X  •  Female   •  7 months old
Adopted January 2007
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Monty
Maltese X Shih Tzu  •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted November 2007
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Monty is a happy bouncy little fellow who loves nothing more than to please you. He is a friendly dog and is very amiable to all other canines. He has lived with a dog in the past so he will need some company during the day whether it be human or canine. Once Monty has settled into his new home he fill your life with lots of fun and joy and as he loves his exercise he will also keep you fit!
Nellie (now Thandi)
Lab  •  Female   •  6 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Neve
Border Collie X  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Neve is a lovely girl with a border collie personality – full of energy and fun. She will be quick to train as she is quite obedient and tries hard to please. She loves a game with other dogs and will be happy to live with another canine. Added to all this is the love and affection she will shower on you!

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Oscar
Pomeranian X  •  Male  •  7 years old
Adopted November 2007
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Oscar has loads of character and loves to be in the middle of everything! He may be mature but he has boundless energy and will love all the exercise you have time for. He is happy to be with other dogs and will slot into your daily routine with the greatest of ease, and before long you will find him to be the perfect companion.
Paddy (now Inja)
Lab X  •  Male  •  9 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Paddy is the sweetest fellow and asks for nothing more in life than to be by your side as much as possible. He is a sociable boy and loves his walks and all the attention he can gain along the way. He is very relaxed and will be more than happy to fit in with anything that suits you. Paddy will become a truly dedicated companion to someone who is searching for a real soul mate to spend time with.
Pluto (now Dougal)
Crossbreed  •  Male  •  14 weeks old
Adopted December 2007
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Poppy
Border Collie X  •  Female  •  5 months old
Adopted November 2007
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Quentin
Lab  •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Quentin, like most young labs, is bursting with energy and the desire to be in the middle of everything. He hasn’t had much training to date but he is more than happy to learn. He loves a game with other dogs and as he may not have had much exposure to the world he is very inquisitive about everything going on around him.

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Ralph
Border Collie X Lab  •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Ralph is young, bursting with energy and the desire to learn everything at once! He loves the company of other dogs and people and is more than happy to slot himself into any situation. He hasn’t had a lot of training to date but don’t let that bother you as he's an intelligent boy who will learn fast. He has a kind nature and good sense of humour and is up for all the exercise you can offer.

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Reece (now Jed)
Whippet X  •  Male  •  5 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Reece is a beautiful soft boy who really enjoys his comforts! He is housetrained and very much an inside dog. He delights in curling up beside you or relaxing on his bed watching you go about your daily chores. He loves to run and enjoys meeting other dogs and he'd love to find a home where his new human companion is around a lot to spend time with him.

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Rocky
Golden Retriever  •  Male   •  5 years old
Adopted October 2007
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Rocky is the most strikingly handsome boy! He hasn’t had a lot of training to date, but he can't wait to get out there and learn all the things he's missed so far. If you have the time to dedicate to him, he'll reward you many times over with love and gratitude. Rocky will fill your life with so much affection that you'll soon wonder how you ever managed without him!

Romeo
Lab X  •  Male   •  5 months old
Adopted August 2007
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Romeo is a fun-loving young pup who enjoys a game with other dogs. He has an open personality and is happy to be part of anything that's happening. He'd like a home where he'll get lots of activity and stimulation. As he tries so hard to please, he'll be a dream to train!

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Rory
Lab X  •   Male  •  2 years old
Adopted July 2007
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Rory is energy plus, but it will be easy for his new human companion to channel that energy into some most rewarding training as all he wants to do is please. He will need a busy active life filled with loads of fun and action and a friend who is happy to make Rory the centre of his/her world.
Rosa (now Maxi)
Lab X  •  Female  •  6 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Ruby
Foxhound X  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted October 2007
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Ruby has a truly beautiful personality and her easy-going nature allows her to get along with everyone. She loves other dogs and will be more than happy to share her new home with a canine companion. She will need a busy active life with lots of interesting things going on to keep her stimulated. Ruby will join your family with loads of love, fun and the desire to please.
Sally
Kelpie  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted March 2007
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Sally is a typical kelpie – very alert, intelligent, committed and full of energy. She is a kind-natured dog and tries very hard to please you. Sally will become a wonderful companion to someone who has a lot of time to spend with her as she needs plenty of mental stimulation along with loads of daily exercise.

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Sandi
Kelpie X  •  Male   •  18 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Sandi is a very busy boy who loves to be both mentally and physically stimulated all the time. He will need a lot of company and would be more than happy to live with another active dog. He has had quite a bit of training to date and is well on the way to being housetrained.
Scotty (now Tito)
Cocker Spaniel X Beagle  •  Male  •  7 months old
Adopted September 2007
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Scotty is a terrific young pup but to date he's had no training. He loves to play with other dogs so he'd be very grateful to live with another canine who could teach him some skills. He adores people and just needs the right direction to become a great companion. If you have the time to make a serious commitment to Scotty’s training he's just waiting to meet you!

Sid (now Buddy)
Jack Russell Terrier  •  Male   •  4 years old
Adopted October 2007
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Sid is a confident boy who throws himself into every new adventure! He has loads of energy that he'll need to be able to burn off by having lots of fun and exercise with his new family. He is happy to meet other dogs but would prefer to have you all to himself at home. It won’t take long for Sid to settle himself in with you and become an indispensable part of your life.
Skipper (now Harvey)
Kelpie X  •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted February 2007
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Sparkie
Labrador  •  Male   •  2.5 years old
Adopted January 2007
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Spence (now Geezer)
Kelpie X   •  Male  •  12 months old
Adopted February 2007
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Spence, true to kelpie form, is bursting with energy and the joy of running and playing. He gets on well with other dogs and is always in the middle of the game. His eyes display his intelligence and he will reward you very quickly for the time you invest in his training. Added to all this are his good looks and his very obliging nature!

Spike
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Male  •  2.5 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Spike is a cheeky little man with loads of energy. He adores the company of people and will thrive on as much exercise as you can give him. He is happy to meet other dogs but would prefer to have you all to himself at home. He's a clever dog and is very tuned in to everything going on around him. He's looking for a home where he'll get lots of mental stimulation and plenty of exercise ... and moving straight into his new home will be no problem as he's housetrained.
Syd (now Monty)
Australian Terrier X  •  Male   •  2 years old
Adopted October 2007
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Taco (now Billi)
Jack Russell Terrier X   •  Male   •  5 years old
Adopted August 2007
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Taco is a bouncy fellow who loves nothing better than a good run and a game with another dog. He will be more than happy to live with a canine companion and would like a home where there is someone at home a lot. Coupled with his good looks are his loving nature and desire to please!
Tash
Ridgeback X  •  Female   •  15 weeks old
Adopted March 2007
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Tequila (now Kaya)
Kelpie  •  Female   •  4 years old
Adopted August 2007
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Tess
Jack Russell Terrier X   •  Female   •  9 years old
Adopted May 2007
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Tess is a dear little girl and all she asks for is to spend every possible minute with you! For this reason she is looking for a home where there is someone around most of the time. She loves her exercise and is always up for as many walks as you can give her. She will be the perfect house companion as she's thoroughly housetrained. Once Tess moves in you will be the centre of her world in no time at all.
Tina (now Tashi)
Fox Terrier X Whippet  •  Female   •  2 years old
Adopted September 2007
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Tina is a little shy at first but it doesn’t take long for her to get the hang of things, relax and start to have fun. She loves a game with other dogs after which she's more than happy to curl up beside you and relax. As Tina is just learning her way in the world she would prefer to live with another canine companion who can explain all the new things she'll encounter!
Titan (now Murphy)
Lab X  •  Male   •  18 months old
Adopted March 2007
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Toby
Beagle X  •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Toby
Maltese X  •   Male  •  4 years old
Adopted May 2007
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Toby’s greatest joy in life is simply to be with you! He is more than happy to sit on his bed and keep an eye on what you're doing during the day. He loves his walks and being out and about checking out what's happening in the neighbourhood. He's looking for a home where his human companion is around a lot of the time. He's happy to meet other dogs but would probably prefer to have you all to himself at home!
Tucker (now Toby)
Border Collie  •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted March 2007
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Tulip (now Muffin)
Terrier X   •  Female   •  4 years old
Adopted August 2007
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Tulip loves the company of people and once she's had her share of exercise everyday she'll be happy to trot along and fit in with anything you're doing. She doesn’t like to be left on her own for long periods and she'll be more than happy to go out with you and join in whatever you're doing. As she is very alert, she's seeking a busy and stimulating life.
Wanda
Staffordshire Terrier X  •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted December 2007
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Wanda is a happy fun loving dog who loves to be in the centre of everything. Her foster home says she is full of exuberance and is very good with other dogs. She is toilet trained and has had some basic obedience training. She walks very well on a lead and is a joy to take for a walk. She is a very affectionate and loving girl and she is looking for a home that can give her all the love and exercise she needs. As she is in foster with another dog at the moment she would be very happy to continue that arrangement with another active dog in her permanent home. « Roll mouse over photo to see the rest of me ...
   
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