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Celvin
5 years • Potcake
Listing confirmed July 16, 2026
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All adoption applications are handled directly by Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
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About Celvin
Celvin, a survivor with an incredible capacity for love who's overcome tremendous hardship to find joy again. Found on the streets of Turks and Caicos where people were unkind to him, Celvin has learned to be cautious with new people and may bark or lunge when he feels uncertain. He needs slow, patient introductions to build the trust that unlocks his wonderful personality. His foster family has found that meeting him on neutral ground, like a quiet rooftop, and giving him time to approach at his own pace works best. Coming from an area where dogs had to fight for food and survival, Celvin…
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