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German Shepherd rescued from puppy farm given new leash on life

September 5, 2018

Carolyn Robinson talks to builder Kyle, who was one of the many who got in touch with the SPCA offering help. (Source: Other)

A German Shepherd has been given a new leash on life after a Seven Sharp story about an SPCA raid on a puppy farm back in May.

Pirelli was one of the dogs rescued from the farm along with over 30 other German Shepherds.

You can watch the heart-warming story of how Pirelli came to meet his new dad Kyle in the video above.

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