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Pet of the Week: Give Spot a Good Home

He's the perfect dog for an active family.

If you are partial to freckles then Spot is the boy for you. He is a 3-year-old male Jack Russell-terrier mix that had a great home with his loving family until they lost their ranch due to economic problems.

Spot is a high-energy guy who is good with kids, loves to play ball and go for a good run.

He is housetrained and will need to be indoors most of the time, because his fur is sparse and he sunburns easily. However, access to a yard or small outdoor area would be desirable.

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He has thrived at the shelter on a hypoallergenic diet and fish oil supplements. The shelter staff or volunteers can send him home with some of his special food and give you the needed information on his requirements.

To choose Spot, request ID A4293555. Occasionally, pets have already been adopted. To check availability, call 818-991-0071 or visit the .

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About this column: The Agoura Hills Animal Shelter offers a wide variety of potential pets. Each week, we'll be featuring one.

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