Otti formerly Baby

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At 6 months old, this gorgeous pure-breed shepherd puppy joined our rescue family when she was just 4 weeks old and only 3 lbs. Otti was found "wandering the streets," which is difficult to imagine since she was hardly mobile, treated for dehydration, and sent home to us since she's too young to be at the shelter.

We had so much fun picking out a name for her and showering her with love; her foster family has chosen to call her Otti, as she reminded them of a baby otter when she arrived. She also had a small injury to her ear, which healed right away aft...