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Rough start to life has dramatic turnaround for Waimakariri’s Dog of the District

$Best mates\\u2026 Natalie Powell, of Rangiora, with Lainey, her social butterfly ``bull breed\" canine companion who is Waimakariri\\u2019s 2026 Dog of the District. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP$

$Best mates\\u2026 Natalie Powell, of Rangiora, with Lainey, her social butterfly ``bull breed\" canine companion who is Waimakariri\\u2019s 2026 Dog of the District. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP$

Best mates… Natalie Powell, of Rangiora, with Lainey, her social butterfly ``bull breed" canine companion who is Waimakariri’s 2026 Dog of the District. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

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