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These 5 dogs need a home

Dexter, ID No. 49362, Labrodor mix
Dexter, ID No. 49362, Labrodor mix
By Stephanie Toone
March 10, 2016

Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is inviting dog lovers to save a life. Every year, the shelter takes in 15,000 pets, but only about 33 percent of them end up in a permanent home. Below is a photo list of dogs at the shelter awaiting adoption. For a complete list of adoptable dogs, visit Gwinnett County Animal Shelter's Adopt a Dog webpage. Unfortunately, the staff cannot update the site daily, so listed pets, including those featured below, may no longer be available. Call 770-339-3200 or visit the shelter at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville for more information.

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Dexter, ID No. 49362, labrador retriever mix

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Jerone, ID No. 49330, rottweiler mix

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Joey, ID No. 49290, German Shepherd mix

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Earnest, ID No. 49310, pit bull mix

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Herbert, ID No. 49281, boxer mix

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Stephanie has been telling stories her whole life. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies as a child and matured to writing for her high school newspaper over the years. She has written and edited for The Tennessean, Augusta Chronicle and American City & County.

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