Thanks to a new grant, the Franklin-based animal shelter will now host behavioral training classes that officials hope will deter pet surrenders.

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noting that its focus will be on retraining dogs in the hopes of diverting people from surrendering them. Johnson's group regularly gives to the animal shelter for programs, adoptions and medical ...