BEAUTIFUL BABY- Dusty, a 4-month-old kitten, used to be feral. Now, however, the gorgeous smoky gray cat is extremely friendly and loves to be petted. She's looking for a new home.

- Animal Rescue Volunteers is a nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of hundreds of abused and abandoned animals. Check their website at www.arvsimi.org or visit them at Petsmart Simi Valley every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for their weekly pet adoptions. To reach them via phone, call (805) 579-8047.

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