We asked Newtownabbey readers who’ve opened their hearts and homes to a rescue dog to share their photos with us and let us know what makes their pet so special.
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Maureen Doonan writes: "This is Samson who we rescued from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI last September. He is obsessed by balls, highly energetic and loves his grub. We love him to bits." Photo: Maureen Doonan
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Maureen Doonan also adopted Miss Poppy from Almost Home Animal Rescue (NI) 11 years ago. "She is a bit of a diva, loves all the attention and her grub." Photo: Maureen Doonan
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Lisa Jackson writes: "This is my gorgeous wee man Rocky, whom I got from Cavaliers In Need N.I about 7 years ago. He has got me though a tough couple of years." Photo: Lisa Jackson
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Neville Glass writes: "Pepe, age 17. Nearly blind and deaf and spoilt rotten. Rescued from Dogs Trust. Still loves going to the Sixmilewater river park and dandering round it." Photo: Neville Glass