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Old 07-16-2008, 11:36 PM   #1
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Yuka is the Anchorage Daily News Dog of the Week!

She won a photo contest that I didn't even know she was entered in! LOL The local newspaper has a 'dog blog' and readers are encouraged to upload a photo of thier pup just to share... I didn't realize the person in charge of the dog blog then set up a poll each week with their favorite pictures!

I'm so proud of my girl!

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Congrats!!! Cute dog.
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Old 07-16-2008, 11:49 PM   #4
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Wow! What an adorable doggy!! I always wanted a pug. Congratulations!!!

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I'd best not show that pic to my DD or I will be dealing with the begging for a pug again! She wants one so badly it isn't even funny!

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Yuka is so cute!!! What a great photo - no wonder Yuka won first place!!!
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Yuka is very cute. I can see why she won.
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