Can You Adopt a Dog If You Live Alone?
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Winter is a playful 1.5-year-old Samoyed and Great Pyrenees mix who adores people, including young children, and gets along well with other dogs. She does exhibit resource guarding around food, so she needs to be fed separately from other pets. This sweet girl is looking for an active home that can manage her size and provide her with consistent training and plenty of exercise.
Special Needs
Has resource guarding with food, requiring separate feeding from other dogs.
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Includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip where applicable.
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