![Phillip seeks shelter.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b03b9b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3740x5616+0+0/resize/880x1321!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.npr.org%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F2012%2F08%2F27%2Fcoolacey_date-yymmdd-_img_1779_custom-ef9ebba9e247faa91627972ab11495fc004dc075.jpg)
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![Looking for the right dog.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6210117/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3740x5616+0+0/resize/880x1321!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.npr.org%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F2012%2F08%2F27%2Fcoolacey_date-yymmdd-_img_1810_custom-6b1c01f9041ea717d8b149332079b63bb82d6514.jpg)
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![Choice made; Phillip has a home.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fd44f81/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3222x4839+0+0/resize/880x1322!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.npr.org%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F2012%2F08%2F27%2Fcoolacey_date-yymmdd-_img_1792_custom-53dac84030a20577396baf6c617b2cc5aaa4b707.jpg)
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Who: A family looking for a dog and a black dog named Phillip
What: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adoption event
When: Sat., Aug. 18, 2012
Where: Dogma Dog Bakery, Arlington Va.
Why: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization devoted to saving the lives of homeless animals and spreading the word about responsible pet ownership.
Caroline Lacey is a photographer in suburban Washington. She listens to WAMU.
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