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

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

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