The young woman told us the sad story: The dog, who on closer viewing was nothing but a mere slip of a puppy, had been dumped in a parking lot, rescued, and then passed among several well-intentioned young women, none of whom were allowed to have dogs in their apartments.

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"Diesel's a lovely dog and it was a bit sad to see him go, " said Ms Knight.

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