Sweet boy looking for cozy home
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months AGO
MOSES LAKE – Papa Roach, around three years old, is one of the newest residents at Grant County Animal Outreach. He attended the GCAO groundbreaking last week and disliked it when Megan Baum set him down during the ceremony. Baum said he loves attention; to be held and he has her “wrapped around her finger.” If this sweet pup seems like a perfect fit for your family visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out his application. If you can’t adopt right now but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.”
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