Pet of the Week
      PRETTY BOY- Noodles, 8, a male Himalayan mix, needs a home. Noodles can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Noodles home, ask for ID No. A3751231. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit www.animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us.
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Underwood Farms has animal show, petting zoo
Pony rides also available
      The Farm Center and Farm Market at Underwood Family Farms will be open weekends only through Sun., Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. After Dec. 16, the entire farm will close for the season until March 1.
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Squirrel of the Month
     STANDING TALL- Sandy Barry of Thousand Oaks sent in this shot of a backyard squirrel doing a daily stretch to get into the bird seed. Sometimes this ambitious critter even hangs upside down from the branch above to reach the treasure trove.
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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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