Charlie (L) and Cruz (R)

(Emma Varisto)

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Charlie, an 11-year-old husky/malamute mix, and Cruz, a 1-year-old pure silver lab, live in St. Clair, Michigan. “Charlie’s always been very independent and recently not as playful as he used to be, but Cruz has been bringing out his inner puppy again! Charlie is a great guard dog not only for my family but for Cruz as well, and Cruz just loves everyone and anyone that pets her! She follows him around everywhere — even when he doesn’t want her to. Even being total opposites, they’ve become best friends!”

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