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Tempe police officer rescues puppy from storm drain

Dec 29, 2014, 2:58 PM | Updated: Dec 30, 2014, 12:39 pm

PHOENIX — A 10-week-old puppy has a new leash on life thanks to a Tempe police officer.

The puppy was trapped in a storm drain and rescued when the officer heard the puppy’s cries for help.

The puppy was taken to the Arizona Humane Society as a precaution.

The puppy will be up for adoption Wednesday.

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