A stray dog tries to catch a potential adopter’s attention at an animal shelter, March 8, 2012, in Columbus, Mississippi.

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A stray dog tries to catch a potential adopter’s attention at an animal shelter, March 8, 2012, in Columbus, Mississippi. Approximately million animals enter animal shelters each year, but only $ million are adopted. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)

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Location: Columbus, Mississippi, USA
Photo credit: © Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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