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Astoria Characters: The Canines' Constant Companion

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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Nancy Ruhling

"Hey, Dog Walker!" The shout-out bounds across the street like a puppy fetching a stick. Erin O'Meara, leash and iPod in hand, waves.

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Astoria Characters: The Dogs' Best Friend

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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Nancy Ruhling

At the top of the stairs, Dexter the pit bull is waiting exactly where Wendy DeSarno told him to sit when she went to answer the door.

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Astoria Characters: The Fabulous Frenchie King

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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Nancy Ruhling

Oskar -- like Cher and Madonna, he doesn't need a last name -- is only 3, but he's also the reigning monarch of Astoria's French bulldog kingdom.

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