Off The Hook
May 20, 2016

Why would she run away?

By Melanie Behrens

Her name is Ginger. She is cute, blonde and everyone loved her. She lives at the home of Mike and Jenn, Cole and Margie. A mix of Bison and Yorkie, Ginger is 10 years old. By all accounts she has been a wonderful dog. She is loving and smart, and as with most dogs, she was always glad to see the fam...

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