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Photograph caption dated October 15, 1959 reads, "King, once emaciated boxer, looks like he's smiling to show he's feeling better under care of senior animal inspector Wes Mason at Valley Animal Shelter, 13131 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. King has gained nine pounds since leaving former master who was fined $50 on cruelty to animals charge. Now, Mason said, King is looking for new home, will be up for adoption Oct. 23."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 15 cm. Photographic prints
East Valley Shelter (Los Angeles, Calif.) East Valley Shelter (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Employees Boxer (Dog breed)--California--Los Angeles Animal welfare--California--Los Angeles Animal rescue--California--Los Angeles Animal rights--California--Los Angeles Dogs--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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