Photograph caption reads: "Two-year -old Steve Rodriguez got an early Christmas present yesterday, and a warm, furry one at that, thanks to the Tailwaggers Foundation of America and Mercy Crusade. The two non-profit groups sponsored a "bailout" party for more than 200 animals, paying all costs for them to get new homes. Steve and his dad, Manuel, rescued their 8-week-old German shepherd from the Ann Street city shelter". Photograph caption on Nov. 20, 1985 reprint: "About 30 human illnesses can be traced to the pet pooch in the back yard". Photograph dated: Dec. 24, 1981.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Puppies--California--Los Angeles Toddlers--California--Los Angeles Dog rescue--California--Los Angeles German shepherd dog--California--Los Angeles Christmas Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Mercy Crusade Tailwaggers Foundation of America
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