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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) – This is a story about an unusual pair that are becoming quite a common site on a local beach.

Lilup the dog and "Nickleby Swift" the cat enjoy taking long walks through the sand with their owner.

News 8 photojournalist Jon Stinebaugh tagged along on one of their outings.

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