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Tami Swenson

Saint Paul, MN, United States

Molly guarding her stick in the backyard.

Photo looks fierce but surprise shot from series of her happily fetching and chewing on a stick in the yard. She is a mixed breed (most likely American Eskimo and papillon or sheltie), small-sized dog adopted from shelter as an adult.