Unity
@tlawsonis.bsky.social
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Loves the outdoors, Peaceful walks, enjoys car rides, playing, can live with cats, sweet, smart, around 50 lbs and only 3.5 years old. MELIA needs a low traffic adult only home, no dogs. Please give her a life!
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Loves the outdoors, Peaceful walks, enjoys car rides, playing, can live with cats, sweet, smart, around 50 lbs and only 3.5 years old. MELIA needs a low traffic adult only home, no dogs. Please give her a life!
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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@newsweek.com did a story on MELIA last year. Please read it. Repost it. Shes such a special, loving dog that just needs that amazing human to give her the best life.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
www.newsweek.com/after-410-da...
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
www.newsweek.com/after-410-da...
After 410 days waiting, shelter films POV of "nervous" dog no one wants
Hempstead Animal Shelter director Ashley Behrens told Newsweek: "Given the right owner, Melia will shine."
www.newsweek.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
@newsweek.com did a story on MELIA last year. Please read it. Repost it. Shes such a special, loving dog that just needs that amazing human to give her the best life.
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
www.newsweek.com/after-410-da...
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
www.newsweek.com/after-410-da...
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💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
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www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
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www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
1.7K views · 5.7K reactions | Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previo...
Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previous home, she needs a...
www.facebook.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/1448444...
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MELIA can live with cats (slow intro) , no dogs. Shes just a beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, dog looking for a peaceful adult only home. She enjoys walks, car rides, playing. Just looking for that perfect home
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
MELIA can live with cats (slow intro) , no dogs. Shes just a beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, dog looking for a peaceful adult only home. She enjoys walks, car rides, playing. Just looking for that perfect home
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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💔 829 days is far too long. MELIA is just a sweet, playful, loving dog who just needs that right person & a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old.
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
💔 829 days is far too long. MELIA is just a sweet, playful, loving dog who just needs that right person & a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old.
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
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MELIA
Full of love, sweetest girl once she gets to know you, enjoys car rides, peaceful walks, playing, will be you best friend. All she needs is a calm adult only home. No dogs. Cats ok.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
Full of love, sweetest girl once she gets to know you, enjoys car rides, peaceful walks, playing, will be you best friend. All she needs is a calm adult only home. No dogs. Cats ok.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
MELIA
Full of love, sweetest girl once she gets to know you, enjoys car rides, peaceful walks, playing, will be you best friend. All she needs is a calm adult only home. No dogs. Cats ok.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
Full of love, sweetest girl once she gets to know you, enjoys car rides, peaceful walks, playing, will be you best friend. All she needs is a calm adult only home. No dogs. Cats ok.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.
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Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
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🎁 The best gift is to find MELIA a low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Training is funded to help her with guarding. (Food & toys) Sweet, playful, only 3 yrs old. Adopt her 🎁
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🎁 The best gift is to find MELIA a low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Training is funded to help her with guarding. (Food & toys) Sweet, playful, only 3 yrs old. Adopt her 🎁
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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MELIA's story from the shelter.
I do not work for them. Just sharing. Please open your home and heart. Training is funded to whomever adopts her.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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www.facebook.com/reel/7083278...
I do not work for them. Just sharing. Please open your home and heart. Training is funded to whomever adopts her.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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www.facebook.com/reel/7083278...
438 reactions · 33 comments | Melia has spent 825 days of her young 3-year-old life in a town shelter kennel, and yesterday one of her supporters, Carol, stopped by just to drop off some yummy treats ...
Melia has spent 825 days of her young 3-year-old life in a town shelter kennel, and yesterday one of her supporters, Carol, stopped by just to drop off some yummy treats to lift her spirits — Melia...
www.facebook.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
MELIA's story from the shelter.
I do not work for them. Just sharing. Please open your home and heart. Training is funded to whomever adopts her.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/7083278...
I do not work for them. Just sharing. Please open your home and heart. Training is funded to whomever adopts her.
Hempstead Animal Shelter
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
⬇️
www.facebook.com/reel/7083278...
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I've been receiving so many messages from people here having their own "MELIA" in their home. Many looking like her too. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story. Many think she's a forgotten soul. I know there's someone out there for her ❤️
516.785.5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
516.785.5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
December 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I've been receiving so many messages from people here having their own "MELIA" in their home. Many looking like her too. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story. Many think she's a forgotten soul. I know there's someone out there for her ❤️
516.785.5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
516.785.5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
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❤️ MELIA needs a quiet adult only home. No dogs. she guards her food & toys. So she needs someone who is experienced to help/ train her. Shes sweet, loving and will be your loyal best friend. Be her hero ❤️🥺❤️
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
❤️ MELIA needs a quiet adult only home. No dogs. she guards her food & toys. So she needs someone who is experienced to help/ train her. Shes sweet, loving and will be your loyal best friend. Be her hero ❤️🥺❤️
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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🎅 Will Santa bring MELIA her hero? Shes ready to go home and be loved. Over 810 days, do you blame her? A low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. She needs training. Please adopt her. Be her forever
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
🎅 Will Santa bring MELIA her hero? Shes ready to go home and be loved. Over 810 days, do you blame her? A low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. She needs training. Please adopt her. Be her forever
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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Your quiet friend and nap companion awaits: Mulberry & Guava, located in Norwood, MA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mulberry-and-guava-78611356/ma/norwood/neponset-valley-humane-society-ma104/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mulberry-and-guava-78611356/ma/norwood/neponset-valley-humane-society-ma104/
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Your quiet friend and nap companion awaits: Mulberry & Guava, located in Norwood, MA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mulberry-and-guava-78611356/ma/norwood/neponset-valley-humane-society-ma104/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mulberry-and-guava-78611356/ma/norwood/neponset-valley-humane-society-ma104/
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@nytimes.com @newyorkjets.bsky.social @newyorkgiants.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @niallharbison.bsky.social
Are you able to help this sweet dog? Her name is MELIA. shes been at the shelter 810 days. In New York. Here's her bio.
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
@nytimes.com @newyorkjets.bsky.social @newyorkgiants.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @niallharbison.bsky.social
Are you able to help this sweet dog? Her name is MELIA. shes been at the shelter 810 days. In New York. Here's her bio.
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
24petconnect.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
@nydailynews.com
@nytimes.com @newyorkjets.bsky.social @newyorkgiants.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @niallharbison.bsky.social
Are you able to help this sweet dog? Her name is MELIA. shes been at the shelter 810 days. In New York. Here's her bio.
⬇️
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
@nytimes.com @newyorkjets.bsky.social @newyorkgiants.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @niallharbison.bsky.social
Are you able to help this sweet dog? Her name is MELIA. shes been at the shelter 810 days. In New York. Here's her bio.
⬇️
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
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Unlock endless joy and companionship with, Hudson, located in Logan, UT.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hudson-78431933/ut/logan/cache-humane-society-ut45/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hudson-78431933/ut/logan/cache-humane-society-ut45/
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Unlock endless joy and companionship with, Hudson, located in Logan, UT.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hudson-78431933/ut/logan/cache-humane-society-ut45/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hudson-78431933/ut/logan/cache-humane-society-ut45/
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Let the purrs and playful moments begin! Meet, Sockeye (Bonded with Corporal Truelove), located in Maple Ridge, BC.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sockeye-bonded-with-corporal-truelove-79457327/bc/maple-ridge/katies-place-bc136/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sockeye-bonded-with-corporal-truelove-79457327/bc/maple-ridge/katies-place-bc136/
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Let the purrs and playful moments begin! Meet, Sockeye (Bonded with Corporal Truelove), located in Maple Ridge, BC.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sockeye-bonded-with-corporal-truelove-79457327/bc/maple-ridge/katies-place-bc136/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/sockeye-bonded-with-corporal-truelove-79457327/bc/maple-ridge/katies-place-bc136/
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Step into a world of love and gentle purrs with, Lucy, located in Greensboro, NC.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-73102523/nc/greensboro/animal-rescue-foster-program-nc103/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-73102523/nc/greensboro/animal-rescue-foster-program-nc103/
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Step into a world of love and gentle purrs with, Lucy, located in Greensboro, NC.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-73102523/nc/greensboro/animal-rescue-foster-program-nc103/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-73102523/nc/greensboro/animal-rescue-foster-program-nc103/
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🎁 Home for Christmas 🎁
806 days. Can live with cats, no dogs. She needs an amazing, kind, loving, patient human who will be her forever. Quiet adult only home. 3.5 years old, 50 lbs
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
806 days. Can live with cats, no dogs. She needs an amazing, kind, loving, patient human who will be her forever. Quiet adult only home. 3.5 years old, 50 lbs
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🎁 Home for Christmas 🎁
806 days. Can live with cats, no dogs. She needs an amazing, kind, loving, patient human who will be her forever. Quiet adult only home. 3.5 years old, 50 lbs
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
806 days. Can live with cats, no dogs. She needs an amazing, kind, loving, patient human who will be her forever. Quiet adult only home. 3.5 years old, 50 lbs
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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Ready to open your heart and home? Introducing, Spinelli- Green, located in Fulton, MO.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/spinelli-green-78789190/mo/fulton/callaway-county-humane-society-mo494/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/spinelli-green-78789190/mo/fulton/callaway-county-humane-society-mo494/
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Ready to open your heart and home? Introducing, Spinelli- Green, located in Fulton, MO.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/spinelli-green-78789190/mo/fulton/callaway-county-humane-society-mo494/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/spinelli-green-78789190/mo/fulton/callaway-county-humane-society-mo494/
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Meet your new feline friend, Lucy, located in Great Falls, MT.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-79143104/mt/great-falls/maclean-cameron-animal-adoption-center-mt103/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-79143104/mt/great-falls/maclean-cameron-animal-adoption-center-mt103/
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meet your new feline friend, Lucy, located in Great Falls, MT.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-79143104/mt/great-falls/maclean-cameron-animal-adoption-center-mt103/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-79143104/mt/great-falls/maclean-cameron-animal-adoption-center-mt103/
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My entry for #WoodpeckerWednesday is this Pileated Woodpecker in my yard a few years ago in #Tacoma. #Birds #Nature #Photography
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My entry for #WoodpeckerWednesday is this Pileated Woodpecker in my yard a few years ago in #Tacoma. #Birds #Nature #Photography
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😢 MELIA will spend her second Thanksgiving at the shelter. She wants a home for Christmas. She can live with cats, no dogs. Low traffic home, adult only. Needs training. Please adopt her. 😢
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
😢 MELIA will spend her second Thanksgiving at the shelter. She wants a home for Christmas. She can live with cats, no dogs. Low traffic home, adult only. Needs training. Please adopt her. 😢
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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Your couch companion and adventure ally awaits: Peanut, located in Canoga Park, CA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peanut-76135140/ca/canoga-park/pet-adoption-fund-ca404/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peanut-76135140/ca/canoga-park/pet-adoption-fund-ca404/
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Your couch companion and adventure ally awaits: Peanut, located in Canoga Park, CA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peanut-76135140/ca/canoga-park/pet-adoption-fund-ca404/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peanut-76135140/ca/canoga-park/pet-adoption-fund-ca404/
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Your loyal friend and adventure buddy awaits: Whiskey, located in Davisburg, MI.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/whiskey-79623988/mi/davisburg/four-paws-kitty-rescue-mi1134/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/whiskey-79623988/mi/davisburg/four-paws-kitty-rescue-mi1134/
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Your loyal friend and adventure buddy awaits: Whiskey, located in Davisburg, MI.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/whiskey-79623988/mi/davisburg/four-paws-kitty-rescue-mi1134/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/whiskey-79623988/mi/davisburg/four-paws-kitty-rescue-mi1134/