Here's one puppy that really gets into the news
     DEVOTED ACORN FAN—Baxter, a 4month-old cocker spaniel belonging to Shelly Gonzales and Anglia Haramis of Simi Valley, tears through a recent issue of The Acorn. The couple also has a house in Westlake Village where they pick up their weekly Acorn and bring it back to Simi Valley to read. Baxter doesn't seem to mind which issue he has, as long as he can get his paws on one of them. . . . And that's a wrap.
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Pet of the Week
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers EBONY AND IVORY—An 8-month-old black male Chihuahua mix puppy, left, and Suzette, 4, a white female Chihuahua mix, are playful and cute. They both can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take the black puppy home, ask for Identification No. A3936614. To adopt Suzette, ask for I.D. No. A3941584. Occasionally pets have already been adopted so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty.gov.
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Let us hear your 'tails'
      The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. We love our pets and want to give them the recognition they deserve. Send your pet story to: The Acorn , 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; e-mail your story to newstip@theacorn.com, or fax us at (818) 706-8942.
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