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In Memory of Vikiki
When on the other side of the world a little dog crossed the rainbow bridge, on this side of the world Vafa’s puppies’ wish for their own special cozy kennel came true. The best way to celebrate a dog's life is to continue her/his legacy. This is what Hosseini Family...
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International Homeless Animals Day-2024
For over thirty years, the International Association for Animal Rights has designated the third Saturday of August each year as International Homeless Animals Day. They say that children and animals are similarly vulnerable and need protection. Today, in almost every...
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Poolak
Adopted by Marsha & Stan Laugher - April 9, 2014 - Oldsmar, FL My husband and I lived in Maryland in the DC suburbs, with our two dogs and two cats and were getting ready to move to Florida. I had become familiar with VAFA through facebook and had sponsored two dogs...
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Choupan
Adopted by Yvonne Formel - Oct 6, 2013 - Glen Ellyn, IL One year ago I stood in the cargo building parking lot at O'Hare International Airport while my new "jube" dog from Iran relieved himself on a 1 foot by 1 foot patch of grass. The cold autumn wind ripped past us...
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César (Gaspayk)
My name is César, formerly known as GaspaykI was a very sick little puppy when Arash family rescued me and cared me back to health and then I came to the shelter. I lived there for a few months until Mr. Mohseni came and chose me to go home with him to a beautiful...
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Joey & Gandom
I am Joey, a good looking and playful fellow. I was quite a handful in the few months that I was at the shelter and I don't think any one misses me over there. I was Mohammad's favorite and he had spoiled me at lot.I learned the basic commands very quickly. On a...
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