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		<title>Adopt a dog- Chad</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for a little lovebug to share your home, come meet Chad! This sweet little guy is approx 13 years old and has spent a lifetime refining his snuggling skills! He&#8217;s looking for a quiet forever home that &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/05/16/adopt-a-dog-chad/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>If you&#8217;re looking for a little lovebug to share your home, come meet Chad!</h2>
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<div id="pf-pet-description-snippet">This sweet little guy is approx 13 years old and has spent a lifetime refining his snuggling skills! He&#8217;s looking for a quiet forever home that will devote their time to spoiling him and making him feel safe. He would probably be ok sharing his home with a cat, and is ok with other dogs, but would prefer his people to be tall (teens and adults).&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Chad&#8217;s Contact Info:</strong><br />
MSPCA at Nevins Farm<br />
400 Broadway<br />
Methuen, MA 01844<br />
(978) 687-7453<br />
<a href="mailto:methuen@mspca.org?subject=Petfinder.com%20Pet%20Inquiry:%20Chad%20PFId#22654683">Email</a> MSPCA at Nevins Farm</p>
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		<title>Adopt a Dog- Don Quijote &amp; Dulcinea</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/05/16/adopt-a-dog-don-quijote-dulcinea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Adoption - Dog House Corner]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; If you thought Miguel de Cervantes&#8217;s story was sad, listen to this story from the mouth of the dog: &#8220;Hi, my name is Don Quijote and I&#8217;m here with the Mrs&#8230;. Dulcinea. We found each other on the streets and &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/05/16/adopt-a-dog-don-quijote-dulcinea/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h2>If you thought Miguel de Cervantes&#8217;s story was sad, listen to this story from the mouth of the dog:</h2>
<p>&#8220;Hi, my name is Don Quijote and I&#8217;m here with the Mrs&#8230;. Dulcinea. We found each other on the streets and became inseparable ever since. One day my dear Dulcinea and I were crossing the street and she wasn&#8217;t as fast as I was. Sadly she was hit by a car. I helped her to an empty school yard where we stayed for days. I made sure she had food and I licked her wounds every day so they would not get infected. Finally, our rescuers showed up and took us to a shelter where we could be together and feel safe. They did take her away from me eventually and they had to amputate her leg. When I saw her a week later we were both so happy to see each other. We were together again and vowed never to be apart for the rest of our days. We are lovable, sweet and enjoy each others company. We are looking for a home together and we are really no trouble at all. We just want love and a safe place to sleep. Having a family is our dream and we can&#8217;t wait to live happily ever after.&#8221;</p>
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<h3>Call us about Don Quijote &amp; Dulcinea,<br />
ID# 88034<br />
(978)-745-9888</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.northeastanimalshelter.org/adopt_dog/don-quijote-dulcinea_88034">Northeast Animal Shelter</a><br />
347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970</p>
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		<title>Adopt a dog: Sadie</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/26/adopt-a-dog-sadie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember the song ♫♫ &#8220;Mr. Lonely&#8221;?  Well, I&#8217;m Miss Lonely! &#8221; My family had to give me up after three years. I was being left alone far too long and I need a family who is home more often. I &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/26/adopt-a-dog-sadie/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Sadie.IMG_4805-001.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1834" title="Sadie.IMG_4805-001" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Sadie.IMG_4805-001-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Remember the song ♫♫ &#8220;Mr. Lonely&#8221;?  <span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 24px; color: #444444;"><strong>Well, I&#8217;m Miss Lonely! </strong></span></h3>
<p>&#8221; My family had to give me up after three years. I was being left alone far too long and I need a family who is home more often. I love to be in the company of people and I love long walks and safe off leash running time. Please consider me. I&#8217;d love to go home today. My name is <strong>Sadie </strong>and I&#8217;m a sweet, sweet girl who is &#8220;looking for someone, to call my own!&#8221;♪  I am a 4-year-old spayed female Lab SharPei Mix who weighs 51 lbs.&#8221;    I am hoping you will call the <a href="http://www.northeastanimalshelter.org/adopt_dog/sadie_87065">Northeast Animal Shelter</a> today and adopt me!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 22px; line-height: 32px;">Sadie</span><br />
ID# 87065<br />
(978)-745-9888</p>
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		<title>Adopt a dog: Teddy</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/26/adopt-a-dog-teddy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, I&#8217;m Teddy! I got a special bath and haircut for my new picture hoping that it will make you take a second look at me. I&#8217;ve had quite a confusing couple of years. I&#8217;ve been surrendered, adopted, returned, reclaimed, &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/26/adopt-a-dog-teddy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_4844.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1821" title="IMG_4844" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_4844-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Hi, I&#8217;m Teddy! I got a special bath and haircut for my new picture hoping that it will make you take a second look at me. I&#8217;ve had quite a confusing couple of years. I&#8217;ve been surrendered, adopted, returned, reclaimed, and left as a stray all since 2010. I have been alone so long, I don&#8217;t know if anyone will love me forever and be my forever friend.  <a title="Adopt a dog: Teddy" href="http://www.northeastanimalshelter.org/adopt_dog/teddy_86610">Click here to learn more about me.</a></p>
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<p>Then, call and  visit me at the<strong> Northeast  Animal Shelter</strong>. 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970</p>
<h3>Call us about Teddy,<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-C-TqpnEe4&amp;feature=player_embedded">Teddy </a>ID# 86610 /(978)-745-9888</h3>
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		<title>Dog Adoption: Jake- Adopted!</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/dog-adoption-jake/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Adoption - Dog House Corner]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m Adopted!!! Look at my smile! High energy describes me best. I am a six year old Lab/Plott Hound mix who is at the shelter because my previous owner did not have the time to train me around the family toddler. &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/dog-adoption-jake/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22484219-1-x.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1797" title="MA147.22484219-1-x" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22484219-1-x-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>I&#8217;m Adopted!!! </em></span> Look at my smile! </strong>High energy describes me best. I am a six year old Lab/Plott Hound mix who is at the shelter because my previous owner did not have the time to train me around the family toddler. I am a SBM, very active who is looking for an active home with someone who will train me. I love going for a nice run or a visit to the dog park. Ask anyone here at the shelter. I am sweet and friendly and high energy. Want to learn more about me? <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22484219">Click here</a>. <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Pet ID: A261936 • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: Black</span></h3>
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<h2>Hey, if you want to hook up with me, contact my friends @</h2>
<p><strong>MSPCA at Nevins Farm   <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22484219-3-x.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1799" title="MA147.22484219-3-x" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22484219-3-x-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a></strong><br />
400 Broadway, Route 28<br />
Methuen, MA 01844<br />
Phone: 978-687-7453<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:methuen@mspca.org">methuen@mspca.org</a></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978-687-7453 Email: </span><a href="mailto:methuen@mspca.org"><span style="color: #000000;">methuen@mspca.org</span></a></h2>
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		<title>Adopt a Dog: Annabelle- Adopted!!</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/adopt-a-dog-annabelle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so happy. I&#8217;m Adopted! Four month old Annabelle is social and affectionate. She is playful but just wants a lap on which she can cuddle. She would make a good family dog. She loves children but is probably deaf so older children &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/adopt-a-dog-annabelle/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22126431-1-x.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1773" title="MA147.22126431-1-x" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.22126431-1-x-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><em><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>I&#8217;m so happy. I&#8217;m Adopted!</strong></span></em> Four month old Annabelle is social and affectionate. She is playful but just wants a lap on which she can cuddle. She would make a good family dog. She loves children but <strong>is probably deaf </strong>so older children who could help with her training would be best for her. The shelter would provide adoption counseling on how to train a deaf dog. Annabelle would probably be OK living with another dog who is not forward or too large for her. She may be OK with cats but seems a little afraid of them.If given exercise either by running room or leash walking, Annabelle would be calm around the house.<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22126431">Click here to learn more.</a> <span style="color: #000000; font-size: 20px; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-size: 11px; color: #444444; line-height: 19px;">Pet ID: A259595 • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • Special Needs • Primary color: White or Cream • Coat length: Short</span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">If you would like to adopt me, please visit me at: </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>MSPCA at Nevins Farm</strong><br />
400 Broadway, Route 28<br />
Methuen, MA 01844<br />
Phone: 978-687-7453<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:methuen@mspca.org">methuen@mspca.org</a></p>
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		<title>Adopt a Dog: Brenna- Adopted!</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/adopt-a-dog-brenna/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Someone Came to the Shelter and Adopted ME! &#8221; Hi, My name is Brenna. I&#8217;m a 5 year old Black Lab/Chow mix who has been living at the shelter since March 24, 2011! I want my own home. I am &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/03/20/adopt-a-dog-brenna/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.19118207-2-x.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1748" title="MA147.19118207-2-x" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.19118207-2-x-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><strong><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">Someone Came to the Shelter and Adopted ME! </span></em></strong>&#8221; Hi, My name is Brenna. I&#8217;m a 5 year old Black Lab/Chow mix who has been living at the shelter since March 24, 2011! I want my own home. I am a happy, energetic, athletic, playful dog. I&#8217;m a lot of fun to be around! I love people and I&#8217;m super cuddly and affectionate! I love hanging out on the couch to watch TV with you and snuggling in bed after a long day. I am very smart too! I&#8217;m clicker trained, house trained and crate trained. I know &#8216;sit&#8217; and &#8216;give paw&#8217;, I come when called and walk nicely on leash. My favorite thing in the world is toys! I even carry one in my mouth when I go for walks. I love playing fetch and always bring the ball back to you to throw again. My bubbly personality will fill your life with laughter! I am a great medium sized dog and have a short, easy to groom coat. I might be ok to live with another sturdy, playful dog but cats would probably&#8230;<span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19118207">Click here to learn more.</a> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"> </span><span style="color: #ff0000;">If you would like to adopt me, please visit me at:<a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.19118207-1-x.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1749" title="MA147.19118207-1-x" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.19118207-1-x-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>MSPCA at Nevins Farm</strong> <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MA147.19118207-1-x.jpg"><br />
<span style="color: #000000;">400 Broadway, </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000000;">Route 2</span></span><span style="color: #000000;">8 </span><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <span style="color: #000000;">Methuen, MA 01844 </span></span><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <span style="color: #000000;">Phone: 978-687-7453</span></span><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <span style="color: #000000;">Email: </span></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:methuen@mspca.org">methuen@mspca.org</a></span><br />
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		<title>Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chessea &#8211; our photo contest winner!</title>
		<link>http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/01/01/chesapeake-bay-retriever-chessea-our-photo-contest-winner-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all thank you to Janet for doing this fun contest and a sincere thank you to all who voted for Chessea. A little about her.. she is our first Chesapeake and she changed our lives in ways that &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/01/01/chesapeake-bay-retriever-chessea-our-photo-contest-winner-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><em><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Beach-Patrol-Chessea1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1708" title="Beach Patrol Chessea" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Beach-Patrol-Chessea1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>First of all thank you to Janet for doing this fun contest and a </em><em>sincere thank you to all who voted for Chessea.</em></h2>
<h2><em> </em><em>A little about </em><em>her.. she is our first Chesapeake and she changed our lives in ways </em><em>that I never could have predicted. </em><em>Chessea opened our eyes to the </em><em>possibilities of what a CBR can do. We fell in love with the </em><em>characteristics of the breed; athleticism, intelligence, bravery and </em><em>the strongest swimmer of all the retriever breed, not to mention, the </em><em>love, loyalty and joy that they bring to their families. </em></h2>
<h3><em><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Beach-Girl-Chessea1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1655" title="Beach Girl Chessea" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Beach-Girl-Chessea1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></em></h3>
<h2><em><em>We wanted to </em><em>share this with others and we now have a small breeding program and </em><em>Chessea is our foundation bitch. Many of our dogs have titled in AKC </em><em>events, such as Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Hunt. As </em><em>Chessea enters her golden years (she&#8217;s 11.5 years old) we reflect on </em><em>all that she has given us and we hope to have her in our lives for </em><em>many years to come.</em></em></h2>
<p><em><em><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Chessea-in-snow.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1653" title="Chessea in snow" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Chessea-in-snow-281x300.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="300" /></a></em></em></p>
<h2><em>Sincerely, Debra and James Rodden</em></h2>
<h2><em>York River Chesapeakes</em></h2>
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		<title>Dog Photo Contest runner-up: Kiki</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kiki is a loving, 3 yr old Shepherd from Topsfield, Ma. Coincidently, Kiki shares the same birthday, Oct 19th, as Debbie Rodden, the owner of her photo contest competitior, Chessea. Like all our precious pups, Kiki was a gift to &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2012/01/01/dog-photo-contest-runner-up-kiki/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong><a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tired-10-2010.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1670" title="tired 10 2010" src="http://happydogdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tired-10-2010-100x100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">Kiki</span></strong><span style="color: #000000;"> is a loving, 3 yr old Shepherd from Topsfield, Ma. Coincidently, Kiki shares the same birthday, Oct 19th, as Debbie Rodden, the owner of her photo contest competitior, Chessea. Like all our precious pups, Kiki was a gift to her owner, Donna. After loosing 2 German Shepards, 6 months apart, one from cancer, and one because of her inability to walk, a friend presented Donna with Kiki. </span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Last winter, Kiki tore her knee and could not walk well. As a result, in June, she had TPLO, (tibial plateau eveling osteotomy) surgery, during which they put a plate in her leg. Confined to a small room for 3 months, Kiki slowly recovered. She is now back to running and jumping. Kiki lives with 4 cats, and boasts that she earned her CGC, Canine Good Citizen award for her 3rd birthday in October. :) She loves to sleep on the bed, but insists on having her own pillow! </span></h3>
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		<title>Black Lab rescued in River</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another scary dog rescue for a lab who fell into the ice- take a look at who is there to greet him when he comes out of the river- http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/12/29/am-lab-ice-rescue.cnn This is a good reminder to keep your dog leased &#8230; <a href="http://happydogdirectory.com/2011/12/31/black-lab-rescued-in-river/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another scary dog rescue for a lab who fell into the ice- take a look at who is there to greet him when he comes out of the river- http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/12/29/am-lab-ice-rescue.cnn</p>
<p>This is a good reminder to keep your dog leased near lakes and rivers when the weather is not cold enough to freeze a body of water all the way through.</p>
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