From baltimoresun.com - Mutts:

Down in North Carolina, there's a woman seeking love on Craigslist -- not for herself, but for the dogs that come into the rescue organization where she volunteers.

Amy Murphy, a volunteer at North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue, near Charlotte, asked the organization's director, Beth Phillips, what more she could do to help find homes for the dogs -- most of them either abandoned or surrendered by families that have moved.

Phillips suggested Murphy post information about available dogs on Craigslist. Phillips had done that sporadically, when she had time.

Murphy, who loves to write, jumped into the task with both feet, and ever since her Craigslist dispatches have not just helped find homes for the dogs, but developed a bit of a following.

We'll introduce you to Murphy properly, but here's an example of her most recent work:

Lonely Boy Still Lookin for LOVE....

Hello, my name is Brewster. One of the volunteers decided to write down my story, as she felt there had to be a loving human out there who would be willing to help. I'm the kind of pup who flies under the radar, and this lady said "enough of that, let's get the world to know about this sweet guy and see what happens!" So, here is my story, as dictated to said human...

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