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Better Than Dead Rescue

I am a 61 year old woman who has been doing rescue for about 12 years. I do one-dog-at-a-time, home based rescue, and have found a niche with shy dogs. I do it because it love animals and it needs to be done to reduce the number of great animals winding up in landfills. It just breaks my heart.

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Linda Rollins
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Phone
(413) 455-6403
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Email
lindarollins38@gmail.com

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38 Franklin Street,
Shelburne Falls, MA, 01370

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Pebbles in New England

Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Shelburne Falls, MA
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Dozer

Boxer

Male, Young
Shelburne Falls, MA
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Dolly

Hound (Unknown Type)/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Shelburne Falls, MA

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Franklin and Hampshire counties, southern VT

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We require application w/ references, vet check, and home visits. Adoption fees are $375. We also require a signed contract that states that if, under any circumstances, the adopter is unable to keep the dig, the dog comes back to us,

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Labrador Retriever

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Chester

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PUPPY BINGO

Australian Shepherd/Poodle (Miniature)

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Rolo

Greyhound

Male, Adult
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DEREK

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
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MYRON

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
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