Not My Dog!
I drive around the corner, almost home, and there he is, a cute yellow dog. He is adorable. He is loose. He is alone. He has not been taught to look both ways before crossing the street. I must catch him and reunite him with...
A Great Opportunity to Teach Kids Responsible Pet Guardianship!
It is fun, easy, and rewarding! Fun because you are working with kids, kindergarten to 5th grade. Easy because it is a simple, yet heartfelt, one hour presentation. Rewarding because it promotes empathy and compassion for animals. Bark Avenue Foundation needs your help in Los...
Thankful for Dogs
Every day I am thankful for dogs. I am grateful for their wagging tails and smiling faces. I appreciate their love of life. I am heartened by their enthusiasm each morning and their peaceful rest each night. I am inspired by their resilience, strength, and...
Dogs Can Dance – Recital and Workshops in Los Angeles
Music invigorates; dancing is pleasure; and when my dogs join me it is sheer joy. I play a song and dance; Orson and Xuma strut in with wagging tails. We all do our own moves, stepping and spinning. I pretend to hold a microphone and...
Ten tips if you are thinking of getting a second dog
Is your dog lonely? Bored? Have separation anxiety? Is your dog very social and loves to play with other dogs? Perhaps you feel guilty about leaving your dog alone while you are at work, as I do. These are often the reasons people consider getting...
Strut Your Mutt Los Angeles is Fun for Dogs and People Alike
This morning Xuma and I hit the road early to participate in the annual Strut Your Mutt, a walk to raise funds for Best Friends Animal Society. Xuma is very social – all dogs and people are potential friends, so it was especially fun for...
Celebrate Autumn!
Dogs have an innate ability to celebrate all the seasons. So let's celebrate autumn with them. The leaves change color and give us beauty. [caption id="attachment_550" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo courtesy of Pixabay[/caption] The leaves fall and become our playground. [caption id="attachment_547" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo Courtesy of Pixabay[/caption] The air is cooler,...
The Revitalization Project for Los Angeles Animal Shelters is Moving Forward
The painting has begun at Portraits of Hope! Colorful dogs, cats, bunnies, bones, and flowers are being painted for installation in Los Angeles County animal shelters. Portraits of Hope reports that this past weekend session rocked! There were more than 255 participants ranging in age...
Dachshund Photos Demonstrate Her Larger than Life Personality
Small dogs often have large personalities. Mitch Boyer's dachshund Vivian is one such dog. Boyer set out to capture Vivian's true nature. Using photo shop and his creative mind, Boyer has created images of Vivian that match her characteristics. The photos of a giant dachshund are...