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This is Cowboy’s last roundup, and he needs your help. Companion dogs have tolerated our children, erratic hours and missed attention, but training is often necessary to condition an animal to go against centuries of breeding.

The 90-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback mix faces euthanasia if money can’t be raised for an extensive eight-week board-and-train package.

For centuries, Rhodesian Ridgebacks were bred for hunting lions. Some individuals of the breed can show dominance with other dogs and small animals, and yet be loving with people.

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“Cowboy doesn’t know how to behave around other dogs,” says Diana Foster of Assertive K-9 Training, who will train him if enough funds can be raised.

At this time, Cowboy’s strong prey instincts with other animals mean he can’t be around other dogs.

Cowboy left Southern California in 2011 for a life on a ranch in Northern California, where he lost an eye after being kicked by a horse. A microchip led Cowboy back to Orange County after he entered the Santa Clara Animal Shelter when his owners lost their home and property.

Mail donations to: Community Animal Network, P.O. Box 8662, Newport Beach, 92658, memo, “Cowboy’s Last Chance” Tax ID 33-0971560.

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