Bria, a Pomeranian, is at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

If you'd like to take in one of these animals, you can find them at:

MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen, 978-687-7453, extension 86101, mspca.org/nevins

Animal Rescue League of Boston in the South End, 617-426-9170, arlboston.org

Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury (also has cats), 978-443-6990, buddydoghs.com.

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For more from the Globe Magazine's Pets issue, pick up the July 13 Boston Sunday Globe or go to boston.com/magazine.