Chiba, this Hawaiian-born muscle machine, wants to meet every pup and squirrel in New England. Believe it or not, we stumbled upon her as a puppy abandoned in Waikiki and she turned out to be the most loving and tolerant dog known to the canine world. You may see us at any of the dog parks or walking trails in the area, and please don’t hesitate to say hi!

Haley Randell

New London

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