Pet of the Week
     LOOKING FOR A FRIEND- Jackson is a 4-year-old male Labrador retriever. Jackson is happy and friendly. He doesn't jump and he knows basic commands. Jackson can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter; ask for ID A437206. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers
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Pet owners urged to have their animals spayed or neutered
      The Humane Society of Ventura County recently released statistics regarding the number of dogs and cats who were spayed or neutered at the shelter's clinic in 2007. Once again, there has been an increase of over 9 percent in the total number of cats and dogs brought to the shelter for treat...
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Squirrel of the Month
     WINTER WONDERLAND- Kraig Lujan of Somis snapped this photo of a squirrel while on a family vacation in Green Valley Lake, Calif., in the San Bernardino Mountains in January.
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Horse shows invite young riders
      A series of horse shows open to the public will be hosted beginning on March 30 at the Gateway Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Leaf Place, Simi Valley. The mission of the shows is to give opportunities for young riders to demonstrate their horse knowledge by participating in the horsemanship quiz...
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