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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Four-month-old Beagal Dexter is available for adoption at SCRAPS in the Spokane Valley. 
 (Nina Culver / The Spokesman-Review)

The exercise yard at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter must have been an olfactory buffet for Dexter, who put his nose to the ground and didn’t stop sniffing for several minutes. When he found a particularly interesting scent, he’d freeze as still as a statue, inhaling intently.

Though he’s young, he seems to have mastered the “sit” command and is very friendly. If you crouch down close to his level, he’ll jump up and plant a giant slobbery doggie kiss on your face.

Dexter was found wandering loose in the 12000 block of East Railroad Circle on April 9.

Anyone interested in adopting Dexter 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.