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Holly is a one-year-old Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd mix available for adoption at SCRAPS in Spokane Valley, Washington January 10, 2006. Sara Leaming/ (Sara Leaming / The Spokesman-Review)
By Sara Leaming sarale@spokesman.com
Holly is a one-year-old Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd mix available for adoption at SCRAPS in Spokane Valley, Washington January 10, 2006. Sara Leaming/ (Sara Leaming / The Spokesman-Review)

When set free from her cage at the Spokane Regional Animal Protection Services facility, Holly sniffed just about everything she could get to. The sweet, curious Australian cattle dog mix was dropped off at the shelter with four puppies which are almost as big as she is.

Holly’s face is a mix of colors, and the fur on her body is black peppered with gray. She can walk on a lead, and is just fine with other dogs. Holly is a little skittish around people, but once she gets to know you she’s happy to curl up in your lap.

Anyone interested in adopting this dog 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.