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More than fashionable: Owners hunt dog booties

Footwear combats electrical shock

By Donovan Slack
Globe Correspondent / March 6, 2004

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Canine couture may never have been so hot in Boston. For decades, finicky dog owners have equipped their prized pooches with winter boots to prevent them from tracking mud indoors and lessen paw irritation from salt and snow. Often, they have color-coordinated them with doggie sweaters and hats of the season. (Full Article: 682 Words)

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