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On Thursday, February 26, The View held its First Annual Mutt Show, in which ten mixed-breed dogs participated in a little friendly competition. Five of the contestants were dogs owned by viewers, and the other five were available for adoption rightat the ASPCA! David Frei, longtime commentator for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, judged the dogs on appearance and temperament, and eventually selected the ASPCA’s energetic Eggy as “best in show” of the adoptable group.

Eggy and three other dogs featured on the show have already found their forever homes! Larry and Sheila Alberg of Bakersville, CA, were so taken by Mia, a German shepherd mix, they decided to drive across the country to our New York City shelter to adopt her! “I burst into tears when I saw her on the show. It was an instant connection,” says Mrs. Alberg, who was impressed by how well-behaved Mia was on The View.

Little Michael, an 11-year-old Maltese mix, who wowed the judge with his loving temperament, found his soulmate in Tracy Keenan of Brooklyn. Keenan adores her new companion and even makes him homemade food—lucky pooch!

Thanks to The View, we have another reason to trumpet the many joys of adopting a mixed-breed dog, but if you have your heart set on a purebred, don’t give up on finding one at a shelter! Purebreds are also available at shelters and rescue groups; to find one near you, visit the All About Dogs and Cats Breed Rescue Directoy

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