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Tickets for arson puppy raffle on sale through Tuesday

Rescued Yorkshire terriers are seen at Lied Animal Shelter in Las Vegas where they were taken to after a pet shop arson, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review/Journal)

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By Kimber Laux LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 23, 2014 - 5:13 pm

An adoption raffle for the 25 puppies rescued in a February arson began Sunday morning.

The Animal Foundation, which sold 27 tickets at $250 each, brought in $6,750 in the raffle’s first day.

Meghan Scheibe, marketing manager for the foundation, believes there will be more website traffic closer to Tuesday’s deadline.

The number of tickets purchased for each dog will be available on the web page 11 a.m. Monday.

Contact reporter Kimber Laux at klaux@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0391.

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