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What to Know About Pet Adoption Paperwork
Are you finalizing a new pet’s adoption? Learn everything you need to know about pet adoption paperwork.
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Garfield
Domestic Mediumhair
Male, 6 yrs 11 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
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Jager
German Shepherd Dog
Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
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Mere
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 10 yrs 8 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
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Taco Fersch
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Geisha Llanos
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Merrifield, VA
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Cecelia Kent
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Merrifield, VA
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Bangles
Hound (Unknown Type)
Female, senior
Fairfax Station, VA
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River Dog
Greyhound
Male, adult
Fairfax Station, VA
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Dottie D
Domestic Shorthair
Female, adult
Fairfax Station, VA
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