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Story last updated at 2:54 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2003

Pet of the Week

Barbi

The NRA has Charlton Heston, but the anti-gun group has Barbi on its side. She's a 2-year-old black-and-white cat who has firsthand knowledge about guns and the damage they can do. Barbi was found as a stray with an injured rear leg, and an X-ray revealed bullet fragments and a broken ankle. She gets around quite well on her damaged leg and she's as sweet and gentle as can be. Barbi will need an indoor-only home not only because of her disability, but because of all the dangers that can befall outdoor cats.

If you'd like to adopt a pet, call or stop by the Animal Shelter on the Bypass across from the post office. The shelter is open seven days a week, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Call 235-3141, e-mail pow@homeranimals.com, or visit the shelter's Web site at www.homeranimals.com.

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