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November 23, 2003

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Poco, the Dog of the Day
Name: Poco
Age: Six years old
Gender: Male Breed: Miniature Poodle
Home: Novato, California, USA
 
   Poco is so special to us and a love. He was rescued last year from a terribly inhumane puppy mill that was closed down. Poor Poco had never been out of a cage for five years and his feet had never touched grass. When we picked him up from the Humane Society you could see every rib sticking out from his sides. He did not know how to stand. Now he loves to run, jump, take walks, and just be with his humans. He's a wonderful little being who fills our life with joy.

    Poco has such a gentle soul. His two favorite things in the world are taking walks with his humans around the neighborhood, and snuggling. He has many fans now on his walks, as so many people and children think he is so cute. People yell out from their yards - "Hi Poco!" when we go by.

    Poco loves to hug and he's a real lap dog. He will sit content for hours on his human's laps just happy to be with them. Then jump up and put his little paws around your neck and give you a big lick on the cheek. He is so appreciative of everything too. Every night when his food dish is filled, he first looks up with that look - "Wow, you're kidding! That is for me?" Then he runs over and gobbles up everything. He is learning to sit, stay, shake hands, and sit up. He's really smart and learns very quickly. He is so proud whenever we say "good dog." He and Mimi, our cat, are still warming up to each other. Mimi was here first so she is the hardest to convince, but even she has learned to like Poco.

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