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Pet Pedigree

The pointer with purpose

Sixteen-week-old Halo is not just a puppy, she is a whirlwind of curiosity and affection wrapped in a shiny, liver-colored coat. For Michelle Donnelly, a Founders Village resident, Halo is more than just a playful German shorthaired pointer (GSP), the pup is a source of comfort and connection after loss. Michelle lost her 5-year-old GSP…

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Three breeds and one big heart

In the cozy Serena neighborhood home of Mike, Brenna and 5-month-old Sylvie Fudjack, lives Iris, a lovable, one-of-a-kind pup. A mix of German shepherd, poodle and golden retriever, Iris brings together the best traits of all three breeds to her family. Iris has a soft and wavy, low-shed, apricot-colored coat, slightly pointed ears and the…

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Ashley, the unexpected angel

The Shih Tzu is a small, affectionate breed with a royal history. Originally bred to live in Chinese imperial palaces, these dogs were bred purely for companionship, not work or protection. Weighing between nine and 16 pounds, they carry themselves with charm and confidence. Their biggest strength is their emotional connection to their owners and…

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Queen of the pack

  What started as a surprise two-week 40th birthday trip to England for Travis Hunt ended with a loving expansion of his family from four, his wife, Robyn, and their two boys Braden (22) Gavin (20), to five, with the addition of English bulldog Belle. Robyn’s birthday gift gave Travis a newfound love of both…

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A dog who loves family, fetch and to fish

Rio is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever full of energy and enthusiasm who joined the Grace family in April 2020. Although her coat leans to a softer cream color rather than sunshine yellow like a traditional yellow Lab, Rio has a classic Lab look with her expressive dark eyes, broad head and strong, athletic build….

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The Velcro dog: Long, low and full of heart

Amber is a fascinating mixed breed, a 10-year-old mashup of Labrador retriever and dachshund or what is called a “dachsador.” With a long body, low belly, short legs and a slight deformity to her front leg she was born with, Amber is perfect in her own way. At 35 pounds, she leans more towards a…

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