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PHOTO GALLERY: Feathers and Fur Fundraiser at the Local Bean


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 30, 2012
  • Siesta Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: Feathers and Fur Fundraiser at the Local Bean
Iris Eastman with two adoptable dogs, Speed and Hudson.
Iris Eastman with two adoptable dogs, Speed and Hudson.
Two adoptable dogs, Speed and Hudson, share a treat.
Two adoptable dogs, Speed and Hudson, share a treat.
Sylvia Edmonds practices dog massage on Connie Lewis’ dog, Oliver.
Sylvia Edmonds practices dog massage on Connie Lewis’ dog, Oliver.
Lisa Grimes with her dog, Sophie, Greg Chapel with his dog, Bodie and Rick Pitts
Lisa Grimes with her dog, Sophie, Greg Chapel with his dog, Bodie and Rick Pitts
Karen Leonetti, Jessi Leis and Peg Magee
Karen Leonetti, Jessi Leis and Peg Magee
Marti Maxim, Bob Kraemer, Derek DeCesare and Jen Cortez
Marti Maxim, Bob Kraemer, Derek DeCesare and Jen Cortez
Local Bean owner Jen Cortez and her husband, Chris Otto.
Local Bean owner Jen Cortez and her husband, Chris Otto.

 

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