The West Valley Humane Society will remain open through September after Canyon County leaders reached a short-term agreement to keep the Caldwell shelter operating amid ongoing uncertainty about animal welfare services in the region.
The decision came on February 12, after Copper Quill Haven withdrew from contract negotiations that would have transferred operations this week. The withdrawal left Nampa, Caldwell, and Canyon County scrambling for alternatives after months of planning.
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