Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Miranda Rizzo and her border collie-pit bull mix Val compete in a novice agility course at the Kenai Kennel Club's annual dog show on Saturday, July 9 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna.

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Miranda Rizzo and her border collie-pit bull mix Val run in a novice agility course at the Kenai Kennel Club’s annual dog show on Saturday, July 9 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna.

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