Ahoy, Odessa! Pirate festival brings rescue pups, weekend advenutures and family fun!
Ruffneck Rescue will bring adoptable dogs to the West Texas Pirate Festival, which is scheduled to take place October 17-18 at VFW Post 4372 in Odessa.
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Ruffneck Rescue will bring adoptable dogs to the West Texas Pirate Festival, which is scheduled to take place October 17-18 at VFW Post 4372 in Odessa.

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