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October 23, 1999

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Maxine, the Dog of the Day
Name: Maxine
Age: Seven years old
Gender: Female Breed: Terrier, Shepherd Mix
Home: California, USA
 
   Almost seven years ago, Max came to my door on a cold, rainy night. I had just gotten home from night school and the Golden Retriever that we had at the time kept going to the front door, crying and sniffing. When I looked out the peephole the first time, I couldn't see anything. The second time I looked out the window and saw this small, soaking wet puppy at our door. I grabbed a towel, opened the door, picked her up and dried her off. One of the things I noticed about Max from the start was how she just seemed to be so appreciative to be taken in. I gave her some food and water, played with her for a little while and made a little sleeping area for her in our bathroom. Usually puppies cry when you leave them alone, but she never made a sound. No one claimed her, so I kept her. Since then, we've gone through a lot together. I couldn't ask for a better friend.
 

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