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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 30, 1961 reads "And I'm 9 months old and I'm telling poundman Russell Sowers, 1109 Scott Rd., Burbank, that I'm looking for someone to adopt me." The article partially reads "On a normal day, says Oscar Schaub, superintendent of the Burbank Animal Shelter, 2 West Burbank Blvd., there are about 20 dogs in the facility who are seeking some one (sic) to be a best friend to."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Burbank Animal Shelter (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Burbank Animal Shelter (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Employees Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Dogs--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Animal shelters--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Dog adoption--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Mutts (Dogs)--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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