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    Teach children to respect animals' boundaries

    Like many people, I have always loved animals. That sentiment didn't prevent me from getting bitten in the face by a dog when I was about 4 years old.

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    Dog-training expert has been to Japan, prison, as part of job

    For more than 30 years, Ken McCort has been considered an elite animal trainer - the trainer of last resort. He's the man people turn to when other trainers have thrown in the towel and given up on an animal with problem behaviors.

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    Ada Count Pet of the Week: Shadow the mix

    Shadow, 2, is a spayed female, German Shepherd mix. Shadow was relinquished to the shelter due to a military transfer of her owners. She has a wonderfully cheerful and light-hearted personality. She would make a great companion for a family with children. She is crate-trained and house-trained. ...

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    Canyon County Pet of the Week: Cartman the mix

    Cartman, 2, a Chocolate Lab mix. He weighs a healthy 67 pounds. Cartman is looking for a home where his "people" are around most of the time, as he sometimes suffers bouts of separation anxiety. Crates, whether plastic or metal, don't work for him. Keep him away from those and you will see a terrific...

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    Boise Spay/Neuter group hosts Mother's Day dog walk

    Mom a dog lover? Bring her to this free walk with a good cause.

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    Pet of the week

    Cooper, 1 1/2, is a handsome black and white border collie/lab mix. Cooper looks at you with such expression in his eyes, he seems wise beyond his young age. He weighs in at a medium-sized 49 pounds. Cooper is was surrendered by his owner after six months. The owner suggested he might do better ...

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    Pet of the week

    Keno, 7, is a neutered male, black and white Labrador retriever mix. He was surrendered to the shelter due to not getting along with younger children. Keno is a physically active dog and would be a great walking and hiking partner. He is a bit standoffish with new people. Once Keno knows you, he...

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    Ada Count Pet of the Week: Selphy the domestic shorthair

    Selphy, 2, is a spayed female, black, Domestic Shorthair cat. Selphy arrived at the shelter as a stray from the Boise Bench. She is quiet and mellow. She is a little hesitant with people, but will warm up with socialization. She loves to be petted, but she would prefer not to be carried. Once you...

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    Canyon County Pet of the Week: General Lee the Ridgeback

    General Lee, 3, is a handsome 77-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback who has many similarities to his namesake - a bit of a rebel , but mainly it was his dignified demeanor and even temper while finding himself in some rather difficult times, that reminds us of this dog. CCAS's General Lee also has a lot ...

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    Ada Count Pet of the Week: Tebow the neutered terrier

    Tebow, 1-1/2, is a neutered male, red and white American Staffordshire Terrier. Tebow was relinquished by his previous owner because they could not keep him where they lived.

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