Squirrel of the Month
     BACK FROM REHAB- - Barbara Syfacunda of Westlake Village submitted this shot of a furry friend who resides in her yard. ''A few months back I found three squirrels in our yard who had fallen from a tall tree, including the whole nest," Syfacunda said. "My husband and my two sons, 11 and 9, took them in and saved them." The squirrels spent time with a wildlife rehabber, who trained them for an eventual release. "The rehabber returned them to our yard and now we can enjoy them making friends in our neighborhood." All's well that ends well. Send your squirrel photos to the address on page 4A or e-mail photos to newstip@theacorn.com.
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     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SHORT BUT SWEET- Jojo, 5, a male Chihuahua and whippet, was surrendered by his owner. Jojo can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Jojo home, ask for ID No. #A3707958. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us.
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Couple find new pooch online
      Over the Memorial Day weekend in May, our 15yearold Australian Shepherd, Amanda, succumbed to the afflictions of old age. She had had a full life of hiking, boating, swimming, running, traveling and generally living her life with us to the fullest. We were inconsolable.
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County fair to feature animal birthing center
Visit cows, goat and mini-donkey
      The Ventura County Fair this year features a birthing and education center as well as newborn piglets and lambs. At the birthing and education center are a cow with her calf, a miniature donkey and an angora goat. More ewes are scheduled to give birth during the fair.
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Let us hear your 'tails'
      The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. We love our pets and want to give them the recognition they deserve. Send your pet story to: The Acorn , 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; e-mail your tale to newstip@theacorn.com, or fax us at (818) 706-8942.
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