To Grandmother’s House We Go: What About the Dog?
Being without your dog during the holidays is rough and you may not like traveling without him, but will you be able to mingle with family and care for him?
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Being without your dog during the holidays is rough and you may not like traveling without him, but will you be able to mingle with family and care for him?
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