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Maxx

Here is a photo of our dog, Maxx… Adopted a year and a half ago, at age one, from Manitoba Great Pyrenees Rescue, Maxx loves everyone. His favourite way to spend an afternoon is curled up in the sun with a good chew toy or his brother, a pug named Ace.

— Lisa Porco

Lola

Lola’s my name and making everyone smile is my game! I’m so happy ’cause I was rescued almost two years ago and I haven’t stopped wagging my tail since.

— Beverly Claeys

Sheena

We adopted Sheena from Darcy’s Arc when she was eight weeks old. She is 10 years old now and still gets excited to go for a car ride like it was her first. Her day isn’t complete until she goes “somewhere… anywhere” in the car.

— Barb and John Johnson

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