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 Smoky
is a gorgeous gal over 16 years old, with wisps of white on her muzzle.
She was bottle-fed as a puppy, and grew up as a working farm dog in Georgia. One day she was accidentally shot
by a hunter. Her owners heard her yelping in pain and found her hiding
under a hedge. They immediately took her to a vet, but her left front
leg had to be amputated.
When her family moved to Florida, they were unable to keep her. For
several weeks they had to hide her in a closet during the day because
they couldn't find any rescue group or no-kill shelter that would accept
such a large dog. They finally found a permanent home for her here.
Smoky gets around pretty well on her three legs. She's a gentle dog and is
very shy. She used to get very tense if anyone approached her to pet her. She
still keeps to herself and will not seek attention, but she has relaxed a bit and seems to
enjoy a little petting now and then.
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