Group's goal is providing comfort to animals
'I found my niche. I want those animals comfortable while they're waiting for their loving homes.'
      It seems that in almost every home there is one closet dedicated to storing old towels, sheets and blankets used only for the occasional sleepover or to clean up a mess.
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Blankets of Love drop-off points
     
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Animal shelter recognized
      The Board of Directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District recognized the Los Angeles County Agoura Animal Shelter as its Outstanding Citizen of the Month at the board's Aug. 12 meeting. Earlier this year the shelter completed renovations that were "long overdue," according to shelter manager Denise Rosen.
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Pet of the Week
      TAKE ME HOME— Sarah, 9, a female Lab cocker spaniel mix, was surrendered by her owner. Sarah can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Sarah home, ask for ID No. A3629572. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/.
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You can treat common pet wounds
Bites and cuts, often caused by fights with other animals, are most frequent injuries
      From four-legged foes to foxtails, the risks of injury are plentiful for America's pets. Veterinary Pet Insurance recently mined its claims data to find the most common pet wounds in 2007. Claims for lacerations and bites topped the list.
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