Pet of the Week
      SLOPPY KISSES- Duchess, 6, a female shepherd mix, is in need of a new home. Duchess can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Dutchess home, ask for ID No. #A3666670. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:// animalcontrol.co.la.ca.
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A good buddy for reading
      CANINE COMPANY- Mollie Wiviott, 7, and Hanna Mandel, 6, both of Calabasas, read to Esther, a therapy dog with Paws 4 Healing, at the Calabasas Library on Saturday afternoon.
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Encounter critters at the Natural History Museum
      The following programs are presented by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (213) 763-3466 or visit www.nhm.org. +Critter Club, for children ages 3 to 5, will present Ocean Commotion from 10 to 11 a.m. Sat., June 9.
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Walk your pup to the Pooch Parade
      The 10th annual Pooch Parade will meander into Ventura on Sun., July 22 at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park in Ventura. All dogs are invited and may bring their masters with them.
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Let's hear your 'tails'
      The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. Not to exceed 300 words, your story can be about an interesting occurrence, or an inspirational moment involving your pet. Maybe there was a close call with danger, and perhaps your pet became a hero.
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