Squirrel of the Month
     LOCAL SQUIRREL STANDS UP FOR HER RIGHT TO STEAL BIRDSEED- Sandy Barry of Thousand Oaks has a backyard squirrel who's showing signs of climbing the tree of evolution. She takes a daily stretch, Sandy says, to rob the bird feeder. "She even attempts her theft of seed by hanging upside down from the branch above." Meanwhile, the male squirrels are probably watching a baseball game. Send your digital Squirrel of the Month photo to tonewstip@theacorn.com. If it's a 35mm print, send it to the address on page 4.
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Pet of the Week
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers HAPPY CANINE- Penny, an 11-year-old female black bassett hound and Labrador mix, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Penny home, ask about identification No. A3825288. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit the website at animalcare.lacounty.gov.
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