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Dog sleuth unites mutts and masters
Former bill collector Bob Franks runs the Society of St. Francis, a dog detective group formed in August. The Mount Prospect, Illinois resident uses a dog lost hotline and newspaper ads to reunite pets with owners, claiming 84 dogs returned and aiming for national membership and break-even funding. He notes donations are sparse and works to guide owners to pounds and shelters.
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