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Adopt These Pets: Duffy & Bella
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Bella may be blind, but she doesn't let it get her down! She is a sweet 3 year old Maltese mix who gets along with most other dogs. She came to spcaLA as a stray; can you even begin to fathom how confused she must be? She had a family, was lost, and now she is in a shelter. That is a stressful scenario for any pet, but factor in her blindness, and well, it's amazing she is still a happy little dog. Do you have room in your heart for a sweet, special girl like her? spcaLA's P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center is open today at 10am. Come visit the many amazing pets available for adoption, like Duffy and Bella.
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