German Shepherd Husky mix similar to the guard dog rescued in Brentwood.
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Story of Neglected Guard Dog Inspires Local Policy Changes

Rula, a 4-year-old Shepsky — or a German Shepherd-Husky mix — spent three years living outdoors in Brentwood, California. She was used as a guard dog and was tied to a 10-foot pulley. As The Mercury News reports, the lively pup eagerly paced her double-fenced yard, her tail wagging excitedly during rare human interactions.

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