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Chance Facebook post leads woman to adopt her late dog's littermate
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 30, 2026
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Key points Vickie Showalter's late dog had a littermate that was recently surrendered. A family has been reunited with a familiar face.
A family has been reunited with a familiar face. Vickie Showalter's late dog had a littermate that was recently surrendered. This senior dog, a border collie/German shepherd mix, found a new home with Showalter.
The connection was made through social media. A post featuring the dog's picture, along with a puppy photo, caught Showalter's attention. The puppy photo showed the dog's sibling, which was Showalter's late pet.
Further details about this heartwarming story are available from the original source.
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Category: library Published: August 30, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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