Will you give Frodo the Singapore Special a fur-ever home?
The rescued eight-year-old Singapore Special is friendly and affectionate. Easy to leash, he loves meeting people and going for walks, though sometimes he may prefer shorter routes.
He loves to be cuddled, and he makes a loyal, happy companion for an owner willing to give him a comfortable space. He is HDB-approved and is dewormed, vaccinated, vet-checked and temperament tested.
If you are keen to adopt Frodo or any of his friends, contact SOSD at str.sg/j7B9. SOSD is an animal welfare group for dogs in Singapore dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs.
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Frodo is looking for a forever home where he can thrive under the care of a loving, responsible owner. The rescued eight-year-old Singapore Special is friendly and affectionate. Easy to leash, he loves meeting people and going for walks, though sometimes he may prefer shorter routes. He loves to be cuddled, and he makes a loyal, happy companion for an owner willing to give him a comfortable space. He is HDB-approved and is dewormed, vaccinated, vet-checked and temperament tested. If you are keen to adopt Frodo or any of his friends, contact SOSD at SOSD is an animal welfare group for dogs in Singapore dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs.
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