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        <ExplanationTxt>| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Supplies for the dogs (food, toys, cleaning, housing, treats, transport items), $7437.00| Volunteer expenses during events, food for meetings, $2461.00| Gas for work vehicle, $1648.00| Donor gifts, $1055.00| Shelter fees, $856.00| Microchips, $205.00| Paracorp filings, $275.00|</ExplanationTxt>
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