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Dog Adoption Event: How Many Dogs Will Be Named 'Sandy'?

Photos from the puppy adoption event at Stratford Petco...

Deirdre Cannon, Neighbor
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At the close of the first day of our dog adoption event at Stratford Petco on Saturday, Oct. 27, about half the 80 puppies and dogs up from Georgia were paired up with homes -- all while Hurricane Sandy crept closer.

Here are a couple photos of happy families and their equally happy new dogs.

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