Smokey

Nov 3, 2013

My husband and I adopted Smokey in March when we became O/O. He has brought us so much love and joy! He has the best personality, and he’s an awesome truck dog! He even learned how to honk the city horn!

Dawn Perdue | Owner-operator, Roehl Transport

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