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Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Boulder Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler from far away, but other dogs in Boulder shelters need the attention more.

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Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler from far away, but other dogs in Boulder shelters need the attention more.

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