Shelter Soulmates is a monthly column featuring adoptable animals from shelters and 501(c)(3) rescues. All animals were available at the time of publication.

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Minka

Minka is a spayed, nearly 10-year-old puggle who absolutely loves her people, but she can sometimes be a “take charge” girl with other dogs. This 17-pound dog is most comfortable with dogs her size or smaller.

When Minka came to Orphans of the Storm in Kittanning, she was thought to be pregnant. But it turned out to be a false pregnancy and she went to a foster home. She had an interested adopter, but that fell through.

Since then, Minka has been diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur and cataracts. She is on medication for both.

Despite her health issues, Minka is a happy dog who loves to go for walks, ha

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