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Maybe Oz had an itch on a hard to reach spot or maybe he was just happy to be out of his cage, but he delighted in flopping on his back and wriggling in the grass during a recent visit to the exercise yard at the Spokane County Animal Care and Protection Society shelter. Oz, a Rottweiler/shepherd mix, was friendly without being all slobbery. He came when called and enjoyed having his tummy rubbed. A shelter worker said he’s been calm and hasn’t barked much in his cage. He’s a big boy, so he’ll need a good-sized fenced yard to romp in. He was found running loose in the area of 5300 N. Powell Road in Newman Lake on Feb. 1.

Anyone interested in adopting Oz or other animals can visit the SCRAPS shelter at 2521 N. Flora Road, call the shelter at 477-2532 or visit the Web site at www.spokanecounty.org/animal. Dogs cost $75.01 to adopt, which includes a license, neutering, vaccinations, a microchip implant and a trip to the veterinarian.