ALL THAT WE CAN, WE WILL
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Non Profit Animal Rescue Organization
Divide, Colorado
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Divide, Colorado
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The Beloved Pit Bulls
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'Dangerous Dog' law and these dogs are
allowed to go back to their family homes.
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To date we've taken over 300 dogs from ban areas in CO, TX, MO, KS, and AZ.
The Max Fund received donations from people to help get the dogs out of harm's way. They, in turn, have donated $9,500 to Mariah's Promise for the purchase of Priefert Kennels and dog houses, plus extra to cover the added food expense we expect. While others fight to get the BSL removed, we are working to help the animals.
You can find several of these dogs whose guardians have been forced to re-home their dogs among our adoption pages.
Please understand that we reserve the right to do a background check, home visit and ask for references from anyone interested in adopting these dogs. A special Thank You goes out to those who have opened their hearts and homes to these wonderful dogs!
If you would like to make a donation to assist us in this work, please mail your check to Mariah's Promise, P.O. Box 1017, Divide, CO 80814 and write "pit rescue" in the memo field. Or you may also make a donation using our secure online PayPal account by clicking on the Donate button on the left.
The Max Fund received donations from people to help get the dogs out of harm's way. They, in turn, have donated $9,500 to Mariah's Promise for the purchase of Priefert Kennels and dog houses, plus extra to cover the added food expense we expect. While others fight to get the BSL removed, we are working to help the animals.
You can find several of these dogs whose guardians have been forced to re-home their dogs among our adoption pages.
Please understand that we reserve the right to do a background check, home visit and ask for references from anyone interested in adopting these dogs. A special Thank You goes out to those who have opened their hearts and homes to these wonderful dogs!
If you would like to make a donation to assist us in this work, please mail your check to Mariah's Promise, P.O. Box 1017, Divide, CO 80814 and write "pit rescue" in the memo field. Or you may also make a donation using our secure online PayPal account by clicking on the Donate button on the left.
Below are a sampling of groups who also labor in love for our 'Bully Buds'.
Check these links for more information:
Check these links for more information:
Plus visit our Partners/Links Page to find more links on Pit Bulls as well as links to other organizations working with Mariah's Promise.
Find The Pit Bull
Only one of the pictures below features the real American PitBull Terrier. Take the test to see if you can find it. To find the breed of a dog, click on image. Note that there are no mixes or rescue dogs of unknown background who's breed could be debated in the page. All dogs have been picked in breeder's web sites and should be good representatives of their breed.
When you are done, ask your family and friends to take to test and watch the results. For many people, a Pit Bull is a big headed dog, or a dog with cropped ears. For some it's a brindle dog, or one with a patch on eye, or its a big stocky dog.
Breed misidentification is a scary thing in a time breed specific legislation is growing.... Pit Bull dogs are often blamed for dog attacks that may very well have been caused by an another breed...
When you are done, ask your family and friends to take to test and watch the results. For many people, a Pit Bull is a big headed dog, or a dog with cropped ears. For some it's a brindle dog, or one with a patch on eye, or its a big stocky dog.
Breed misidentification is a scary thing in a time breed specific legislation is growing.... Pit Bull dogs are often blamed for dog attacks that may very well have been caused by an another breed...
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Document may be reproduced as long as
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Real Life Role Models: A Perfect Gentleman
By Erik Siemers, Tribune Reporter
November 21, 2005
~Read Story~
By Erik Siemers, Tribune Reporter
November 21, 2005
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Love Can Build a Bridge
Presentation by Bless the Bullies
Presentation by Bless the Bullies
This is Ginger, a sweet girl who came to Mariah's Promise from a rescue
in Missouri because she was banned.
She was fortunate to be adopted into the home and hearts of Graeme & Sandy.
in Missouri because she was banned.
She was fortunate to be adopted into the home and hearts of Graeme & Sandy.
To learn more about
Denver's Breed Ban, visit www.denverkillsdogs.com
Denver's Breed Ban, visit www.denverkillsdogs.com
So much for vicious! Magic make a great pillow!
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• BadRap.org
• Bless The Bullies
• DenverKillsDogs.com
• Justice for Gage
• Pit Bull Lovers
• Pit Bull Rescue Central
• The Bully Beat
• Understand-a-bull
• Bless The Bullies
• DenverKillsDogs.com
• Justice for Gage
• Pit Bull Lovers
• Pit Bull Rescue Central
• The Bully Beat
• Understand-a-bull
A Note from Toni ... since no one asked, here are my thoughts:
"We have seen time and again people's reactions to actually meeting a 'pit bull' face to face. If I had a nickel for everytime someone said to me after meeting some of our bully dogs, I'd be rich!!! 'But they're so nice!! That can't be a pit bull -that's not how I heard they are! Aren't they mean? How do you have so many in the room together? Do they all get along? Wow". And I'm just as amazed as they are because my experience with the bully breeds has always been like meeting a long lost friend - these dogs rarely meet a stranger! I always 'warn' people - look out for their tails and tongues!!!"
"I've read the stories, I've heard other people experience the dark side of a 'pit bull' and knowing what I know, it breaks my heart because that's just not the true nature of these dogs!!! Some have issues with other dogs, but that's because the PEOPLE didn't socialize them, give them good experiences with other animals. Or didn't take them out in society and socialize them with other people or experience life outside the family unit or worse, the backyard.
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"We have seen time and again people's reactions to actually meeting a 'pit bull' face to face. If I had a nickel for everytime someone said to me after meeting some of our bully dogs, I'd be rich!!! 'But they're so nice!! That can't be a pit bull -that's not how I heard they are! Aren't they mean? How do you have so many in the room together? Do they all get along? Wow". And I'm just as amazed as they are because my experience with the bully breeds has always been like meeting a long lost friend - these dogs rarely meet a stranger! I always 'warn' people - look out for their tails and tongues!!!"
"I've read the stories, I've heard other people experience the dark side of a 'pit bull' and knowing what I know, it breaks my heart because that's just not the true nature of these dogs!!! Some have issues with other dogs, but that's because the PEOPLE didn't socialize them, give them good experiences with other animals. Or didn't take them out in society and socialize them with other people or experience life outside the family unit or worse, the backyard.
~Read More~
The Pit Bull Blues
Presented by Nanny Dog
Presented by Nanny Dog
Leo gets a new life
MSNBC.com
June 2008
Leo is a Pit Bull that was rescued out of Michael Vick's fighting camp. Leo is now serving the community by doing therapy work to cancer patients and probationary juvenilles.
~Click HERE to see Leo at work~
MSNBC.com
June 2008
Leo is a Pit Bull that was rescued out of Michael Vick's fighting camp. Leo is now serving the community by doing therapy work to cancer patients and probationary juvenilles.
~Click HERE to see Leo at work~
When you hear "PIT BULL" think ...
"Pleasing Intelligent Treasures ~ Beloved Unconditional Love & Loyalty"
We are very concerned about the Pit Bull Ban (BSL) that was reinstated in Denver City and County on May 9, 2005. The banned breeds are the American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. In an effort to help the people and dogs in Denver we have opened our rescues to temporarily house pets for the owners until:
"Pleasing Intelligent Treasures ~ Beloved Unconditional Love & Loyalty"
We are very concerned about the Pit Bull Ban (BSL) that was reinstated in Denver City and County on May 9, 2005. The banned breeds are the American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. In an effort to help the people and dogs in Denver we have opened our rescues to temporarily house pets for the owners until:
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Pin-Ups for Pit Bulls
By Linda Lombardi, Associated Press
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/23/pinups-pit-bulls.html
Dec 23, 2008
~Watch their video on Discovery Channel~
Check out their website at www.pinupsforpitbulls.com
By Linda Lombardi, Associated Press
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/12/23/pinups-pit-bulls.html
Dec 23, 2008
~Watch their video on Discovery Channel~
Check out their website at www.pinupsforpitbulls.com
The Unexpected Pit Bull 2009 Calendar
Buy yours today
Buy yours today
Check out their wonderful website too: The Unexpected Pit Bull
Denver Kills Dogs visits Mariah's Promise
May 2009
This video of Mark & Marie Schoenfeld visiting from Los Angeles, along with Tim & Monika Courtney who live in Evergreen, CO. It was great to meet some of the Founders and supporters of the Denver Kills Dogs campaign. They were AMAZED at what they saw here - dogs playing and all so excited to have visitors!!
May 2009
This video of Mark & Marie Schoenfeld visiting from Los Angeles, along with Tim & Monika Courtney who live in Evergreen, CO. It was great to meet some of the Founders and supporters of the Denver Kills Dogs campaign. They were AMAZED at what they saw here - dogs playing and all so excited to have visitors!!
Untitled from Monika Courtney on Vimeo.
Pit bull's life is spared; will be sent to pet sanctuary in Colorado
By Nancy White
Thu Jun 25, 2009
www.wickedlocal.com
Cohasset -
The pit bull’s life will be spared, but he will live out the rest of his days far away from Cohasset.
Tyson, the pit bull that has stirred up the Highland Court neighborhood over the past few months, got his marching orders from the Board of Selectmen Monday night.
The dog, owned by the O’Connell family at 17 Highland Court, will be transported to Mariah’s Promise, a no-kill dog sanctuary in Colorado where it is hoped he will be adopted.
The Selectmen’s office was packed with a standing room only audience for the roughly half-hour proceeding.
When Selectmen chair Paul Carlson opened the floor to the complainants – primarily, the neighbors – none wished to speak. Amyra O’Connell, the owner of the dog, represented her family.
“I would like to convey that Tyson was not a vicious puppy, he was not brought up to fight, he was loved and cared for by my family,” said O’Connell, who had to stop at one point to collect herself in the face of emotion.
~Read Full Article~
By Nancy White
Thu Jun 25, 2009
www.wickedlocal.com
Cohasset -
The pit bull’s life will be spared, but he will live out the rest of his days far away from Cohasset.
Tyson, the pit bull that has stirred up the Highland Court neighborhood over the past few months, got his marching orders from the Board of Selectmen Monday night.
The dog, owned by the O’Connell family at 17 Highland Court, will be transported to Mariah’s Promise, a no-kill dog sanctuary in Colorado where it is hoped he will be adopted.
The Selectmen’s office was packed with a standing room only audience for the roughly half-hour proceeding.
When Selectmen chair Paul Carlson opened the floor to the complainants – primarily, the neighbors – none wished to speak. Amyra O’Connell, the owner of the dog, represented her family.
“I would like to convey that Tyson was not a vicious puppy, he was not brought up to fight, he was loved and cared for by my family,” said O’Connell, who had to stop at one point to collect herself in the face of emotion.
~Read Full Article~
A Prayer of a Pit Bull
Spirit in the sky, who watches over all animals. It is my prayer and my request that you grant greater understanding, and acceptance to humans; those who love us, and those who hate us.
That they will know how loyal we are, how brave we are, and how loving we are. Help them to accept us as a breed in whole, and not let the few tragedies shine brighter than the many great traits that we have.
And those who would kill me, let them know, I forgive them, even though I don't understand their hatred. And those who would beat me, let them know I still love them, even though it is not the honorable way.
Spirit in the sky, who watches over all animals. It is my prayer and my request that you grant greater understanding, and acceptance to humans; those who love us, and those who hate us.
That they will know how loyal we are, how brave we are, and how loving we are. Help them to accept us as a breed in whole, and not let the few tragedies shine brighter than the many great traits that we have.
And those who would kill me, let them know, I forgive them, even though I don't understand their hatred. And those who would beat me, let them know I still love them, even though it is not the honorable way.
Thank you for all the strong traits that you have given to me, and my breed. Help those to know that I stand for courage, strength, loyalty, and bravery. And as my master already knows, let those who would come against my family know that I would surely die defending them.
And just one last thing that I would ask: Let my master know, that if you should call me away, that I will wait patiently at those pearly gates until the one who chose me, comes home.
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And just one last thing that I would ask: Let my master know, that if you should call me away, that I will wait patiently at those pearly gates until the one who chose me, comes home.
Anonymous
Pit bulls seized in Mo./Ill. raids are rescued, but not yet saved
By Todd C. Frankel
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
07/10/2009
By Todd C. Frankel
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
07/10/2009
Technically, the 378 pit bulls seized this week by authorities in Missouri and Illinois still belong to the same men accused of training them in the blood sport of dogfighting.
And while a federal judge eventually will decide whether to sever ownership of the dogs, the final fate of the animals remains uncertain.
They are rescued but not yet saved.
If the history of dealing with fighting animals holds true, some of these dogs - perhaps even more half of them - will be euthanized. Forget the relative success in NFL star Michael Vick's 2007 dogfighting case, where 47 of 51 dogs were saved, experts say. That was an unusual outcome.
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And while a federal judge eventually will decide whether to sever ownership of the dogs, the final fate of the animals remains uncertain.
They are rescued but not yet saved.
If the history of dealing with fighting animals holds true, some of these dogs - perhaps even more half of them - will be euthanized. Forget the relative success in NFL star Michael Vick's 2007 dogfighting case, where 47 of 51 dogs were saved, experts say. That was an unusual outcome.
~Read More~
With Open Arms
August 03, 2009, 2:19PM MT
By Kim Womantree
www.bestfriends.org
How one pit bull helped bring a family together
It was spring of 2003, but you would not have known it from looking outside. Two feet of snow had fallen, and was only now beginning to melt away. I had returned home with my children, and we were making dinner, as the snow began to fall yet again outside.
My son Morgan was in the basement, listening to music. He happened to look up at the garden-level window, and saw the unexpected: a dog, beautiful and golden, with a human-like facial expression of lonely sadness, shivering uncontrollably in the window well.
August 03, 2009, 2:19PM MT
By Kim Womantree
www.bestfriends.org
How one pit bull helped bring a family together
It was spring of 2003, but you would not have known it from looking outside. Two feet of snow had fallen, and was only now beginning to melt away. I had returned home with my children, and we were making dinner, as the snow began to fall yet again outside.
My son Morgan was in the basement, listening to music. He happened to look up at the garden-level window, and saw the unexpected: a dog, beautiful and golden, with a human-like facial expression of lonely sadness, shivering uncontrollably in the window well.
He ran upstairs to bring the dog inside out of the weather. Along the way he collected me and my daughter Sarah, who had been having a bad day. As we examined him, we saw a young dog with a darkened and swollen left front paw which hung limply, useless. They were afraid that the obviously injured animal might bite them if they lifted him, but no such thing....the dog was composed and gentle, licking my son's arm as he carried him inside.
~Read entire article~
~Read entire article~
An Open Letter to Roger Goodell: Our Children are Watching
To: Roger.Goode112@nfl.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:26 PM
Subject: M. Vick
Being from Newport News, Virginia, an elementary school reading teacher, an animal rescuer, and an avid football fan, I felt the need to express what needs to be said to you and others involved in the decision making process of Michael Vick's future.
It is because "our children are watching", as I have learned as a volunteer working with the younger generation as well as with animals, it is evident that before one acts on even the little things one does truly have an impact on children. "Our children are watching" seems like a simple statement but despite the innocence of children the actions of adults and the retaining of what these young people observe create a relationship between the two.
What are our core values: what we and what Mr. Vick need to examine are the deep, down inside values. From his personal perspective and then as an NFL(er) the organizational values and how he plants the seed of these core values into your organization matter and how are they to be accomplished. Do the two values align? Yes, they most certainly do!
~Read More~
To: Roger.Goode112@nfl.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:26 PM
Subject: M. Vick
Being from Newport News, Virginia, an elementary school reading teacher, an animal rescuer, and an avid football fan, I felt the need to express what needs to be said to you and others involved in the decision making process of Michael Vick's future.
It is because "our children are watching", as I have learned as a volunteer working with the younger generation as well as with animals, it is evident that before one acts on even the little things one does truly have an impact on children. "Our children are watching" seems like a simple statement but despite the innocence of children the actions of adults and the retaining of what these young people observe create a relationship between the two.
What are our core values: what we and what Mr. Vick need to examine are the deep, down inside values. From his personal perspective and then as an NFL(er) the organizational values and how he plants the seed of these core values into your organization matter and how are they to be accomplished. Do the two values align? Yes, they most certainly do!
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Archive Articles and Media
Family Dog Takes Bullet to Save Family
By Amy Lester, NEWS 9
News9.com
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 05:00 PM / Updated: Dec 15, 2008 11:42 AM
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By Amy Lester, NEWS 9
News9.com
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 05:00 PM / Updated: Dec 15, 2008 11:42 AM
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Walk a Day in Our Shoes
Created by IndyPitCrew.org
Created by IndyPitCrew.org
Every day hundreds and thousands of animals are put to death. Please, Spay & Neuter your Pit Bull. 1 in every 600 Pit Bulls will ever find a home. 1 in 600. www.casadeltoro.org
www.indypitcrew.org
www.indypitcrew.org
Walk a Day in Our Shoes
Santa Barbara Therapy Dog Survives Fighting Ring
Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Cathy Murillo
Santa Barbara Independent News
~Read Story~
Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Cathy Murillo
Santa Barbara Independent News
~Read Story~
What's so bad about dogfighting?
As Michael Vick returns to the NFL and the debate rages on whether he should be forgiven or forever maligned, some people seem to be wondering, "Dogfighting is wrong -- but really. Is it that horrible?"
Yes, it is.
To read the rest of this article, please click here
As Michael Vick returns to the NFL and the debate rages on whether he should be forgiven or forever maligned, some people seem to be wondering, "Dogfighting is wrong -- but really. Is it that horrible?"
Yes, it is.
To read the rest of this article, please click here
The scarred face of Lucas, a pit bull involved in Michael Vick's infamous dog fighting ring.
(AP/Jae C. Hong)
(AP/Jae C. Hong)
The State of Texas v. A Very Good American Pit Bull Terrier Owner
August 19, 2009
Today I was set for trial in a case that is the worst nightmare for any owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier or other large dog. Here’s how this tale transpired:
On February 11, 2009, David was walking his American Pit Bull Terrier on a six foot leash as he dutifully does three times per day. Yes, three. Pica is nine years old and had been rescued as a puppy and taken in by David and his wife. She is spayed and lives in their house in an upscale neighborho od as a beloved family member. David has a managerial position in a petro-chemical company and has been employed in this sort of work for twenty-five years. His wife manages a boarding kennel.
While David was walking their family pet by his side, a loose dog came out of nowhere from behind them without warning and promptly bit Pica in the face. It happened fast. Pica responded and grabbed the dog’s ear. She did not shake the dog or bite elsewhere but hung on briefly. David recognized the dog, a Shih Tzu that frequently ran loose, and called for the owner to come get her dog. She lived a couple of doors down from where the incident occurred. Another neighbor comes out with a gun and points it at David admonishing him that if Pica did not let go of the other dog he was going to shoot Pica and then her owner.
~Read More~
August 19, 2009
Today I was set for trial in a case that is the worst nightmare for any owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier or other large dog. Here’s how this tale transpired:
On February 11, 2009, David was walking his American Pit Bull Terrier on a six foot leash as he dutifully does three times per day. Yes, three. Pica is nine years old and had been rescued as a puppy and taken in by David and his wife. She is spayed and lives in their house in an upscale neighborho od as a beloved family member. David has a managerial position in a petro-chemical company and has been employed in this sort of work for twenty-five years. His wife manages a boarding kennel.
While David was walking their family pet by his side, a loose dog came out of nowhere from behind them without warning and promptly bit Pica in the face. It happened fast. Pica responded and grabbed the dog’s ear. She did not shake the dog or bite elsewhere but hung on briefly. David recognized the dog, a Shih Tzu that frequently ran loose, and called for the owner to come get her dog. She lived a couple of doors down from where the incident occurred. Another neighbor comes out with a gun and points it at David admonishing him that if Pica did not let go of the other dog he was going to shoot Pica and then her owner.
~Read More~
Woman Who Adopted Dog Thrown Off Bridge Faces Eviction
www.pawnation.com
by Helena Sung
Aug 28th 2009 1:00PM
If you were forced to choose between your apartment or your dog, which would you pick?
For 21 year-old Kelsey Westbrook, the answer is clear. "An apartment, to me, is just a material thing," she tells Paw Nation. "But you can't get a dog's life back."
In July, the University of Lousiville senior was serving tables at Joe's Crab Shack overlooking the Ohio River when she heard a boom so loud she thought a piece of shrapnel had blown off the highway. "Somebody just threw a dog off the bridge," a customer said, stunned.
~Read Entire Article~
www.pawnation.com
by Helena Sung
Aug 28th 2009 1:00PM
If you were forced to choose between your apartment or your dog, which would you pick?
For 21 year-old Kelsey Westbrook, the answer is clear. "An apartment, to me, is just a material thing," she tells Paw Nation. "But you can't get a dog's life back."
In July, the University of Lousiville senior was serving tables at Joe's Crab Shack overlooking the Ohio River when she heard a boom so loud she thought a piece of shrapnel had blown off the highway. "Somebody just threw a dog off the bridge," a customer said, stunned.
~Read Entire Article~
Photo: Scott Utterback, The Courier-Journal, Scott Utterback / AP
Burned, made to fight, betrayed and baited
I have no rights, my light is fading
Sold and traded...
And I'm still waiting in this blood soaked room
Lost, to evil hands and legislation
This life I have knows no consolation
I'm living proof a pit bull doomed
Used abused, I need a saviour
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world, I'm gonna die...
Oh I need a friend to take this pain
Fight for me, trust in me
Truly see me for what I am
A lonesome soul on a lonesome road
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world I'm gonna... die.
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
All Rights Reserved
(mcps) ASCAP
2009
I have no rights, my light is fading
Sold and traded...
And I'm still waiting in this blood soaked room
Lost, to evil hands and legislation
This life I have knows no consolation
I'm living proof a pit bull doomed
Used abused, I need a saviour
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world, I'm gonna die...
Oh I need a friend to take this pain
Fight for me, trust in me
Truly see me for what I am
A lonesome soul on a lonesome road
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world I'm gonna... die.
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
All Rights Reserved
(mcps) ASCAP
2009
PIT BULL SONG
By: Maria Daines/Paul Killington
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By: Maria Daines/Paul Killington
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