Here are the highlights of what make our pup, Ursa, so special. After years of having beautiful purebred retrievers, our world has been rocked by this incredible rescue. When Ursa was a puppy, local trainer Gleanna Doyle worked with her while making a commercial at a Massachusetts shelter and suggested that we meet this special pup. Ursa’s intelligence, calmness and affection won us over immediately. She’s eager to learn, loves playing Frisbee, fetch, climbing big rocks and watching TV. Ursa is our office dog, watch dog, exercise buddy, and most importantly, a wellspring of love. Rescues rock!

Lynn Rajewski, Stonington

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