Gerdy's Rescues & Adoptions

Gerdy's Rescues & Adoptions

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Mibou & Touti – Adopted

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Mibou & Touti – Adopted

Mibou, (me-bou) and Touti (pronounced Tootsie) are looking for a new home where they will be together forever! Both healthy males have been neutered, vaccinated, and sadly declawed on their front paws. Mibou is a tabby, who like his brother, has never been outside but loves to watch from the window. Touti was rescued as…

January 10, 2021 Melanie Davidson
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Stella – Adopted

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Stella – Adopted

This young girl was surrendered to us as her weight and strength became too much for her owner to handle. Small at only 50 lbs. she is mighty and although she will need some reigning in when it comes to leash walking, Stella is overall a love machine and fun to have around. She is…

October 28, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Benny – Adopted

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Benny – Adopted

MEET MR. HAPPY FACE Benny has a permanent smile on his face. He is no trouble ever and goes with the flow, fitting in to whatever new scenario he is introduced to. Benny doesn’t ask for much but gives a lot. Used to being the top dog in a house of seniors, he was happy…

October 16, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Jenna – Adopted

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Jenna – Adopted

WE WISH WE COULD SAY “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE”, BUT IN JENNA”S CASE, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A LOT MORE. We plucked little Jenna out of a bad situation and placed her in foster to start her new life. Unsocialized, fearful of humans and unused to things that most young dogs take for granted…

October 13, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Mira – Adopted

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Mira – Adopted

IF YOU HAVE A LOVE OF COCKER SPANIELS, CHECK OUT MIRA. HER WORLD HAS JUST BEEN ROCKED. Pre-owned and pre-loved, her mom, best friend and constant companion fell ill, had to be hospitalised and will be not coming home. This sweet -natured Cocker finds herself thrown for a loop as to what has just happened.…

October 9, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Toby

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Toby

DON’T BE FOOLED BY TOBY’S SERIOUS LOOK, HE’S 100% FUN 🎈🤡 Toby is playful, goofy and enthusiastic. He goes nuts when he sees his leash, keen to go out but a still a bit skeptical once outside on the street. An athletic boy, Toby is tireless playing fetch in his yard or in his home…

October 6, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Maya – Adopted

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Maya – Adopted

MAYA IS A GO WITH THE FLOW KINDA GAL Maya is so gentle with everyone—people old and young, dogs and cats. She is patient, loving and a pleasure to have around. She is a perfect blend of intelligence, versatility and energy. Maya goes with the flow. Maya is well suited for an active family that…

September 30, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Luna – Adopted

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Luna – Adopted

This picture-perfect kitten will be your moon AND stars. Sweet-natured, playful and lover of all things this 5-month old girl would be thrilled to be part of your family. A strictly indoor cat, this energy packed kitty would love nothing more than a large space to play fetch and to do zoomies around the house…

September 15, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Boots – Adopted

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Boots – Adopted

When 7 year old Boots arrived about five months ago, he was a very nervous, terrified and aggressive boy. He had many triggers and would snap at me and go into attack mode on a daily basis.  With time, lots of patience and love, Boots learned to trust me and his daily fits of aggressive…

September 3, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Francois and Delphine –Adopted

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Francois and Delphine –Adopted

Double the Fun Born in early May, 3 1/2 month old siblings, Delphine (black and white) and her brother Francois (grey and white) are purring machines. A mere glance can get them started, and petting most certainly gets their motors revved.  Having had a rough start has probably contributed to their intense bonding; playing, cuddling…

August 28, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Sergeant – Adopted

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Sergeant – Adopted

A SALUTE TO SERGEANT This strikingly handsome boy’s life on the streets has ended! At just over a year old, this healthy, playful boy has learned to trust humans and will willingly sit next to you on the sofa to watch T.V. Sergeant was probably never the captain in his ranks because he loves to…

August 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Amore – Adopted

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Amore – Adopted

Surrendered to Gerdy’s at sixteen plus years old, this lovely senior girl has found her forever home. She will be loved and cared for until the end with a huge fenced yard to roam in and dog siblings to curl up with.

August 10, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Nala – Adopted

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Nala – Adopted

THERE IS A LOT TO KNOW ABOUT 14-YEAR-OLD NALA BUT THE MOST CRITICAL THING IS:  SHE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME NOW. Nala has been a permanent fixture on our “dogs for adoption” page for over a year. Throughout the year she has been happy and loved in her foster home while waiting for the right match…

July 27, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Belle – Adopted

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Belle – Adopted

BELLE, BELLA, BELISSIMA!This beauty could make it onto the cover of a cat Vogue magazine, with her emerald green eyes and luxurious coat. Albeit, after she drops a few lbs.! Belle is a quiet little girl who LOVES her food and squeaks like a kitten when she’s hungry. The squeak gets progressively louder when the…

July 20, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Levi – Adopted

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Levi – Adopted

NO MORE MR. TOUGH GUY Bad luck forced Levi to spend three years on the streets having to play tough. Sweet-natured Levi had to scavenge for his next meal and defend himself for survival. Plucked out of an alley by his rescuers, this boy’s luck has just changed and things are starting to look up.…

July 15, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Charlotte – Adopted

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Charlotte – Adopted

GOT CATS? BRING THEM ON. If your cat or cats need a pal, she’s your girl. Strong, beautiful Charlotte was brought in from a life on the street and is surprisingly affectionate. When Charlotte craves to be petted, she lets you know by giving extreme head butts! And, although with time and patience she is…

July 15, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Emma – Adopted

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Emma – Adopted

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CROSS A PUG WITH A CHIHUAHUA? The answer is EMMA💕🐾 This Chug embodies all of the great qualities of both breeds. This fun girl adores her humans, long walks and a yard to sniff around in and explore. But really what she loves most are TOYS, not necessarily to play with but…

July 12, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Franco – Adopted

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Franco – Adopted

FRANCO NAPS AND CUDDLES LIKE IT’S HIS FULL TIME JOB! This young, handsome dude is in the market for a human who wants to take on a fiercely loyal and affectionate feline companion. This heart-throb is a chest snuggler, who purrs for head pats and who will follow you everywhere.  Franco is a champion napper,…

June 26, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Max and Mia – adopted

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Max and Mia – adopted

Semi feral brother and sister found outside in Pierrefonds. Foster worked with them for 6 months. Max tame but Mia fearful. Adopter took bonded pair and after 6 months, Mia will now sit on his lap.

June 23, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Dahlia – Adopted

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Dahlia – Adopted

Meet the new and improved Dahlia and what a sweetheart she has become!Dahlia’s first 12 years were very sad ones; she lived in a home where she had food, water and litter and that is it. No love, no cuddles, no petting, no play, absolutely no interaction whatsoever. As a result, she lived in a…

June 16, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Coco (was Baby) – Adopted

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Coco (was Baby) – Adopted

EASY PEASY ❤️ It’s a mystery as to why this laid-back guy hasn’t yet found that one person who will love him forever. Baby’s delicate features and wispy white coat bring to mind a Cottonelle ad. His dreamy bedroom eyes make us feel that he is vulnerable and needs taking care of but make no mistake, Baby is…

June 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Leo – Adopted

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Leo – Adopted

LEO IS A LAID BACK KINDA GUY, BUT ALWAYS UP FOR A GOOD TIME With a few power walks a day, a spot on a lounge chair in the garden and room for him on your bed, Leo will be good to go. He is a bit of a chameleon and will easily adapt to…

June 3, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Lexi – Adopted

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Lexi – Adopted

Lexi is the life of the party! This gorgeous 3-year-old Australian Shepherd is super active and ready for playtime 24/7 Lexi is in good company with her brother and sister canine AND human siblings. Lexi loves everything living thing and has come a long way from her puppy mill beginnings.

May 29, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Domino – Adopted

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Domino – Adopted

Precious Domino struggled to keep himself alive all winter with the help of a kind woman who fed him and put out a heated shelter. He was too afraid to come close to humans but by the end of winter, he allowed himself to be petted and finally ,very gingerly, entered her home. The vet…

April 30, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Coby – Adopted

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Coby – Adopted

COBY’S NAME COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN HAPPY 💕 This sweet 7 year-old Yorkie mix is mini at only 6 lbs.Sadly, his very senior owners could no longer care for him.His foster mom describes him as gentle, affectionate, cuddly, and playful. He loves all humans and the company of other dogs. Coby is great on leash walks…

April 28, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Benji – Adopted

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Benji – Adopted

April 28, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Eadie – Adopted

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Eadie – Adopted

THIS 5 1/2-MONTH OLD PUPPY IS NOW READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME Due to no fault of her own, before she came to Gerdy’s, Eadie had 2 families that had no time to spend with her. She had very little training, was not housebroken and had many bad ‘habits’. For the past month Eadie has…

April 20, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Lilo – Adopted

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Lilo – Adopted

LILO LOVES YOU ALREADY! Lilo is a snuggle-bear! She’s that rare sort of pooch who is  kind, sweet and thoughtful. She cares so much about how others feel, that she could easily become one of the most important ‘beings’ in your life. She will wiggle her bum with excitement when she sees you and dance on her…

April 20, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Pinkie – Adopted

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Pinkie – Adopted

COURTESY LISTING PINKIE, like her brother, needs a new family who will care for her at 12 years old. Very shy, she has recently started to let her foster mom touch her but it could take a while for her to trust someone new. She has stage 2 kidney disease and eats a diet of…

March 26, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Fanny – Adopted

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Fanny – Adopted

FANNY IS 12 GOING ON 8! Fanny’s very senior owner can no longer take care of her and thought that the right thing to do was to bring her to the vet for euthanasia. Checked out and in great health, the vet clinic reached out to Gerdys for help to re-home Fanny. This pretty perfect,…

March 8, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Maggie – Adopted

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Maggie – Adopted

MAGGIE MAY BE 8+, BUT SHE IS FULL OF BEANS Maggie is an energetic, lovely spaniel. Maggie’s enthusiasm and looks defy her 8+ years. She has all of the features of a Cavalier King Charles, however she weighs over 30 lbs. and is large for the breed so we suspect she is a mix (perhaps…

February 24, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Crosby (was Sparky) – Adopted

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Crosby (was Sparky) – Adopted

SPARKY DODGED THE BULLET 🙏🥰 ❤️ After a raid at a hoarding situation in the boonies, Sparky was rescued before heading to a “high kill shelter” with 11 other dogs. He is estimated to be about 4 years old, and he weighs 20 lbs. So far what we know about him is that he is a gentle,…

February 24, 2020 Marilyn Gelfand
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Jagger – Adopted

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Jagger – Adopted

This adorable standard poodle pup was surrendered to Gerdys because the people underestimated the amount of work having a puppy and a newborn baby at the same time. Perfect in every way, Jagger is a pleasure to have around and adorable to look at. He is currently 10 weeks old,is a quick learner and is…

February 20, 2020 Marilyn Gelfand
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Moe – Adopted

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Moe – Adopted

MEET MOE Only 3 years old and has had a few homes already. In good faith his current owner adopted him from someone on the internet without really knowing or understanding what his needs are and with her busy work and personal life she cannot properly care for him. A 75 lb. Labrador mixed with…

January 24, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Rosie – Courtesy – Adopted

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Rosie – Courtesy – Adopted

I am currently in foster care, if you are interested in meeting me, N.B. please contact: romeo_adoption@hotmail.com Meet Rosie, an adorable 2.5 month old puppy who is ready to find her family! Rosie is intelligent, energetic, independent, and stubborn. Rosie can also shy when she first meets new people, but all she needs is some…

January 22, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Romeo – Courtesy – Adopted

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Romeo – Courtesy – Adopted

I am currently in foster care, if you are interested in meeting me, N.B. please contact: romeo_adoption@hotmail.com Meet Romeo, a handsome 2.5 month old puppy who is ready to find his family! Romeo is an absolute tornado of energy and he is always looking for something mischievous to do. Romeo considers anything he finds as…

January 22, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Boo – Adopted

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Boo – Adopted

BOO NEEDS A NEW HOME AS AN INDOOR CAT! This sweet and gentle cat is quiet and enjoying life inside. Outdoors for way too long, this little survivor is 4-5 years old and has been neutered and vaccinated. He will need patience and understanding as living indoors will be an adjustment. Boo has made great…

January 21, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Robin – Adopted

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Robin – Adopted

ROBIN IS A LOVER AND EXPLORER Robin, a Yorkie mixed with a Powder Puff is just a year old and small at under 8 lbs. His long silky coats is easy to groom. Seized with 12 other dogs from a backyard breeder, Robin was never socialized with humans. However, over the past months socializing with…

January 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Trixie – Adopted

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Trixie – Adopted

TRIXIE IS SUPER SWEET WITH A TOUCH OF NAUGHTY A Yorkie mixed with Powder Puff, Trixie is just under a year old and weighs 7 lbs. She has a long silky coat that is easy to groom. Trixie is a copy cat and follows the lead of her mates Robin, Lucas and Ricky. She looks…

January 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Diego

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Diego

Meet Diego! He was originally abandoned by his owner after 12 years. Here are 10 must-know facts about him: 1. He loves giving HEADBUTTS. 2. He doesn’t believe in space; he will cuddle as close as possible to your face! 3. He is active and LOVES to play but will equally relax on the couch…

January 14, 2020 Melanie Davidson
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Romeo – Adopted

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Romeo – Adopted

WHO WILL BE THE LUCKY ONE TO ADOPT ROMEO? Roméo is a very beautiful male. He is about 3 years old. He is healthy. We’ve had him fully vaccinated, dewormed, sterilized, he’s had 2 treatments of Revolution for fleas, and has 3 more to do. He is just under 12 pounds. His daily diet is…

December 30, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Ben – Adopted

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Ben – Adopted

A SAD CHRISTMAS STORY 🌲🐾 THAT ENDS WELL. (surrendered to Gerdy’s after he ate a mitten, Ben needed emergency surgery.) This Christmas, this gorgeous one-year-old black lab ate a mitten and urgent surgery was required to remove the item from his intestines. He was brought to an emergency hospital by his owners and abandoned there.…

December 28, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Dickens – Adopted

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Dickens – Adopted

This 10 year old, adorable Bichon is sweeter than sugar. Abandoned by a senior who could no longer care for him. Dickens needed medical and dental intervention and with Gerdys help and TLC from his foster mom he is in fine and soon to be adopted.

December 23, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Polux – Courtesy Listing – Adopted

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Polux – Courtesy Listing – Adopted

ONE COOL CAT Polux is a beautiful short hair tabby, about 3 years old. He is a cool cat—friendly, calm, playful. He especially likes to hang out on his cat tree and observe the world from there. Although independant, Polux enjoys the company of humans, cats and even dogs. The best forever home for Polux…

December 8, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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Willow – Adopted

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Willow – Adopted

BABY WILLOW IS A DREAM PUPPY Just 9 weeks old this “it doesn’t get cuter” pup is ready for someone to make a long term commitment. Although one look at Willow and the heart bursts, she is not just a pretty face. We see a “smart cookie” in this girl; like she is already using…

December 8, 2019 Melanie Davidson
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