A Slice of Summer

A little peek into the goings-on at the Rescue Barn this summer. 
Three of the pups are mixed-breed dogs who were found emaciated and sickly, but are now bouncing back. The husky-x pup – ‘Chessa’ – came from a breeder who has asked for help with placement and spay/neuter for Chessa’s parent dogs. Adult pit bulls Snorkles and Mila make an appearance, as well as mentor dogs Eddie (pit bull) and Elliot and Billie (husky/shepherd mixes). Finally, in the last slide, is the tiny ‘Lily,’ who is new to our program. All photo credits go to Kathy Kinnear.
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