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On Saturday, 14 March it was time to team up pooches with possible forever homes at the Stone & Wood Tasting Room at Byron’s Arts and Industry Estate.

Getting to know one another were Jack with Callie and Tyson (with the loose face), and Raffie with Nash. Find out more at: https://willowtreesanctuary.com.au. Photo Jeff ‘Dog Gone’ Dawson



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