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Imagine when the lights go out at night and all the toys come out and play! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7ee8c8b7c92ca97026f251/1573575359256-A5L7MXIVMNMXY07G31CM/WizardOfPaws-2087.jpg Wizard of Paws Gallery Puppies everywhere… of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7ee8c8b7c92ca97026f251/1573576227844-V487400BI9BRFJBD8ZZR/image-asset.jpeg Wizard of Paws Gallery In 1995 Mike asked artist Liza Hass to paint the wood cabinets with The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. They were used as inspirational pieces by Brett during his design work on the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7ee8c8b7c92ca97026f251/1573576521462-5G5QHVVHNI4U8CR4JQZ6/WizardOfPaws-2109.jpg Wizard of Paws Gallery Two more Pound Puppies in Mike’s office are the original 1985 creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7ee8c8b7c92ca97026f251/1573837138600-ADIWS8Z82T4IRD39ARXG/WizardOfPaws-2115.jpg Wizard of Paws Gallery Cats are also welcome. 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Each tooth was handmade out of wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c7ee8c8b7c92ca97026f251/1573577645394-910P0TZ2N5WT5R6F03UD/WizardOfPaws-2081.jpg Wizard of Paws Gallery This is the entrance to the warehouse/event center. 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