Pet Pals: Norton

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Meet Norton! He’s a 10-year-old Chihuahua. Norton is calm and loves company. He gets along with others and is just looking for a good home.

If you’d like to give Norton is furever home, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.

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