Children find comfort with furry friend
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Lying on the floor and snoring gently, Archibald Razz M Tazz took up nearly all the walking space in Vicki Murphy's office. Called Archie for short, the 165-pound Newfoundland is an imposing sight. He's covered in thick black fur that in places resembles hair. A water dog, his gangly legs end ...
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Critter tails
Calabasas newt visitors take up unexpected residence
Family's swimming pool becomes a temporary haven
      We have a small shallow swimming pool in the yard of our Calabasas Highlands home, only 3 feet to 5 feet deep, with an in-ground Jacuzzi attached. We designed it so we would use the very minimum amount of scarce resources (water, gas and electricity as well as nasty chemicals an...
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      GOOD DOG--Charlie, 10, a male black-and-gray Lhasa apso, is shy and gentle. Charlie can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Charlie home, ask for ID No. #A1684526. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit ...
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Dog day afternoon turns into adventure
      WHAT'S THIS? Bella the black Lab tries to make sense out of the icy white substance she encounters in her backyard following the sudden snowstorm of Jan 17. Bella lives with Chet and Carol Schreiber at the top of Westlake Trails.
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