
FORT MYERS, Fla.- Meet Rascal! He’s a 2-year-old Papillon/ Chihuahua mix. Rascal’s a very sweet and friendly dog, always excited to make new friends.
If you’d like to give Rascal his furever home, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
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