Each springtime brings out more rattlers, and more curious canines are being bitten
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      An abundance of rattlesnakes is keeping rattlesnake wrangler Bo Slyapich and local veterinarians busy this spring. "I thought last year was real bad with lots of rattlesnakes, but this year is a whole lot worse," said Slyapich.
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Snakes not the only danger to pets
      Not all pet poisonings can be blamed on snakes. If a substance is good for people, that doesn't necessarily mean it's good for pets. If an owner drops it, man's best friend might eat it, so be careful with prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and vitamins.
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Pet of the Week
      PUGLICIOUS- Otis, a 7-year-old male black pug, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Otis home, ask about identification No. A3814527. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty.gov/.
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