Protecting your pets: Summer safety tips
      During the hot summer months, be sure to follow these health and safety tips for pets. •Never leave a pet in the car, even for short periods of time and with the windows open. Though it may seem cool outside, the sun can raise the temperature inside a car to lifethreatening levels in minutes.
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Care for shelter dogs, cats as a Humane Society volunteer
      The Humane Society of Ventura County is looking volunteers to help care for the animals at the shelter at 402 Bryant St., Ojai. This is recommended as a summer activity for children, especially for those who are considering adopting a pet.
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Clinic offering free 'spay day'
      A free cat spay day will be offered on Sunday, July 13 at the Valley Veterinary Clinic, 845 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. The service is sponsored by the Herman Bennett Foundation and the Valley Veterinary Charitable NonProfit Corporation.
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Pet of the Week
     HAPPY LITTLE FELLOW- Bo Jangles, a 3-year-old beagle/Chihuahua mix, is ready to find a new home. He is friendly, fun and very eager to please. His new family can take him home right away because he is already neutered. To adopt Bo Jangles, ask for animal ID No. A414938 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so visit www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before going to the shelter. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers
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