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The Franklin Animal Shelter is preparing to close due to financial constraints. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

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The Franklin Animal Shelter is preparing to close due to financial constraints. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

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A paper sign displays current hours for the Franklin Animal Shelter on the front Tuesday morning. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. o…

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Board member Lisa Caputo pets 3-year-old Bradley, a domestic shorthair, at the Franklin Animal Shelter, on Nov. 27. Bradley has been diagnosed…

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Seven-year-old Twilight, a domestic shorthair, rests in her bed at Franklin Animal Shelter on Nov. 27. Twilight was received with a tight coll…

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Board member Whitney Vachon takes almost 2-year-old Smoke, a mastiff mix, on a walk near Franklin Animal Shelter on Nov. 27. (Daniel Sarch/The…

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Five-year-old Sophia poses for a portrait at Franklin Animal Shelter on Nov. 27. Sophia was diagnosed with diabetes, which is why she was surr…

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Board members Jennifer Ach, left, Whitney Vachon, center, and Lisa Caputo get ready for a photo as almost 2-year-old Smoke, a mastiff mix, cud…