Friday Fluff 9/28: The Cutest Dogs Of The Week

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Kate Singleton

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Polamalu, German Shepherd, 6 Months Old

German Shepherd

Keeley Mitchell

Fun Fact: This cute pup was named after Polamalu, the former Pittsburgh Steelers football player. He’s currently training to become his pawrent’s PTSD service dog.

Did You Know? The first guide dog for the blind was a German Shepherd named Buddy back in the 1920s. [American Kennel Club]

Napoleon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Chihuahua Mix, 13 Years Old

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Kate Singleton

Fun Fact: Napoleon has helped his owners foster more than 80 dogs. Puppies especially adore him.

Did You Know? According to the Guinness World Records, the oldest dog who ever lived made it slightly past his 29th birthday! His name was Bluey and he was an Australian Cattle Dog. He lived for 29 years and five months.  [Guinness World Records]

Sammy, Black Lab Mix, 2 Years Old

Black Lab

Bridget Guetta

Fun Fact: Sammy loves ice cream! She licks her paws as soon as her pawrents pull up to their go-to ice cream shop she already knows where she is!

Did You Know? Black dogs are less likely to get adopted than pups with coats of other colors. Alongside senior and special needs pets, black dogs spend almost four times as long on Petfinder than other dogs before they find forever homes. Let’s rescue more black pooches! [Petfinder]

“You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you’re in faster than you can think of.” – Jill Abramson

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