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Magnus Waffles

Samoyed · 3 yrs · Copenhagen, DK

13 countries · 0 complaints

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Often confused with a polar bear, seal, or teddy bear. 100% Samoyed.

The Paw Passport is for traveling with your bestie, whatever the species. Every pet gets a page: where they went, what they rated, which airlines lost their dignity. Magnus was simply first.

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