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Doggie Dream

A stud takes a stroll

by Jan Schlain

posted 8/24/2011

Four years ago, Ralph Pasola bought a standard schnauzer puppy from Ackley Kennels in Northfield Township. He named him Petey. Petey goes everywhere with Ralph--he even follows him into the bathroom in the morning. Ralph calls Petey "my son." He says, "We are very close." When Pasola smiles, Petey's teeny schnauzer tail wags.

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