ASPCA reminds that April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
      Many generations of animals have lived safer, happier lives because of the founding of one important organization. In 1866, Henry Bergh responded to the animal cruelty of his time by establishing what was the first humane organization in North America, The American Society for ...
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     ROYALTY- Duchess, 10, a black-and-white domestic shorthair cat, was surrendered by her owner. Dutchess can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Dutchess home, ask for ID No. A3799528. Occassionally pets have already been adopted. so please call (818) 991-0071 first...
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Dog owner warns about poisonous pesticides
Critter Tails
      Two weeks ago, our family suffered a tragedy with the loss of our beloved dog, Jake. It was a warm Sunday afternoon, the first one of the season. We had a few hours for gardening and proceeded to fertilize the roses. First went the bone meal, then the fertilizer pellets, then the mulch on top.
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Good therapy
     GIDDY UP- Jeff Ferguson, a volunteer with the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program at Pete Peters' ranch in Moorpark, helps Lexi Gray, 17, before her weekly therapeutic horseback ride. Gray, who is an adept rider, has been coming to the ranch for almost 10 years. She is preparing to compete in an...
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