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Moose is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He was a stray.

Moose sleeps in bed.
Moose sleeps in bed. (RCHS - Mark Viguri)

Moose is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 3-1/2-year-old, 74-pound, male, Chocolate Labrador mix.

Moose was a stray who was transferred to RCHS through the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Services) program. He was adopted then returned.

Moose was left home alone for as long as 7 hours per day. At night he slept in the bed with his owners. He needs a home where there is not a lot of commotion and owners will give him an opportunity to settle in.

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The $145 adoption fee for Moose includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a Virtual Foster visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 Friday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday and Thursday

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Special notes.

Sunday, July 31st is National Mutt Day. A mutt is a combination of different breeds. Most dogs in America are mutts.

· Mixed breed dogs are thought to be healthier than purebreds.

· They cost less.

· When you get a mutt, you’re NOT supporting a puppy mill.

· They make terrific companion and service dogs.

· They’re AWESOME!

Find out how you can adopt a mutt or sponsor a mutt until it is adopted.

For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, log on to www.sdpets.org, or call 760-753-6413.

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