Squirrel of the Month
     HOLIDAY SPIRIT- This furry fellow is getting into the mood for Christmas early, nibbling at nuts and seeds from a holiday tin. Think he's already finished his Christmas shopping while the rest of us are still scrambling around like . . . well, like busy squirrels? Thanks to the Cavalli family on Laurelhurst Road in Moorpark for submitting this shot.
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Pet of the Week
     FULL OF LOVE- Quincy, 8, a male Shetland sheepdog mix, was surrendered by his owner. Quincy can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Quincy home, ask for ID No. A3744861. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:// animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers
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Support horse rescue group
Wish list includes hay, grooming supplies
      California Coastal Horse Rescue, Ojai, has announced its fifth annual Horses' Holiday Wish List. Each year the facility collects horse treats, hay, grooming supplies and cash donations from the community for the horses in its care.
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Santa Paws is coming to town
Family photo can include pets
      The Humane Society of Ventura County will host "Santa Paws," an opportunity for residents to be professionally photographed with their pets and Santa. Two dates are available: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 at the Ojai Shelter, 402 Bryant St. and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 at the Wharf in Ventura, 980 E. Front St.
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Museum to give talks on animals, environment
      The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will present a series on environmental issues one Sunday each month through April 13. The presentations will begin at 2 p.m. in the Jean Delacour Auditorium at the museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles.
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