His story
From “Shaggy” to Telli Mundo
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Summer 2013
Found on the streets of the Bronx
He landed at ACC Manhattan under the name “Shaggy.” Ryan's sister Shanna was volunteering there, saw him, and called Ryan.
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July 2013
Daddy came to get him
About two years old, 21 pounds and rail-thin, Shaggy went home with Ryan and became Telli Mundo.
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September 2013
The DNA test
About a quarter super mutt, plus griffon, dachshund and papillon. One of a kind.
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The good years
Balls, trainers and dog runs
He was great at catching balls. He loved his trainers, the dog runs, and his best friend Missy, a Bedlington.
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2018 – 2025
Daddy and Telli
Couch selfies, a bow-tie photo shoot, rug days, a blue harness. Always side by side.
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April 16, 2026
One last race with Missy
Telli passed during his final race with his best friend.
“Lived a special perfect life. No suffering or pain. Was happy until the end.”— Daddy