Pet of the Week
CHUCK ROGERS/The Acorn
      MEET ‘MR. WIZARD’––This happy little fellow is full of spunk and is referred to at the Agoura Animal Shelter as "the big dog in a little dog’s body." Mr. Wizard is about 7 years old, a terrier mix and jet black. He’s very protective of those who love him. Ask about No. A794517 when you call (818) 991-0071 for more information. Agoura Animal Shelter is at 29525 Agoura Road, between Reyes Adobe and Kanan roads in Agoura Hills.
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Be a valentine to a feline
      Pet Orphans Fund, a nonprofit animal rescue organization in Van Nuys, is hosting its first "Be a Valentine to a Feline" Clean Used Towel Drive, running from Feb. 14 through March 31. "Used towels may not be everyone’s idea of a great Valentine’s present," said Diane Scripps, founder of Pet Orphans, "but they provide a comfortable source of bedding for younger kittens and older cats; cushioning for resting and climbing areas; and a strong, reusable product to clean our cat house.
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