Archive for July 2014
Leash Laws
This piece from the LA WEEKLY reports on a rather extreme case of leash enforcement… by JENNIFER SWANN Chaparral-covered hillsides dotted with oaks surround both sides of a barbed-wire fence with signs reading: “U.S. boundary.” John Gladwin, whose Australian cattle dog, Molly, runs freely through the idyllic Simi Hills on a Sunday afternoon, is careful not to cross this border into the federal…
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The Seen:
Art In America, April 2014 cover…
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The Seen:
The famous dog-and-gramophone terrier, twice at Book Soup, Hollywood…
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I.D. Tags
A post at the Daily Breeze reminds us why an old standby is still a great way to protect our pets… by DONNA LITTLEJOHN There’s no denying that microchips are amazing. The technology by which a small electronic chip encoded with an ID number that links to an owner’s contact information. The chip is embedded just under a…
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Dogs in Literature:
“To Build a Fire” is a classic short story by Jack London about a man, hiking in theYukon, who dies of hypothermia while his only companion, a large husky, looks on. Online, The Wold of Jack London has the story available to read in it’s entirety… by JACK LONDON Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, when…
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Pet Spotlight: July
DELILAH! 4 month-old Delilah is a 25 pound English Bulldog from El Segundo.
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Rare Dog Breeds
Azawakh, Czechoslovakian Vlcak, Kooikerhondje — never heard of them? They are just three breeds that made Buzzfeed’s list of “21 Awesome Dog Breeds You’ve Never Heard Of And Need To Know About Immediately”… by JULIA PUGACHEVSKY Azawakh Bergamasco Shepherd Russian Toy see the entire list here… (BUZZFEED 10.22.13)
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Cats in Film
“The Uncanny” (1977) This British horror film follows a writer named Wilbur who discovers the shocking truth (perhaps not so much to cat owners!), cats are vengeful devils with superpowers that enable them to control the world. Directed by Denis Héroux. read a review by Andy Winward here…
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Pet Shampoo
by ANDREW M. STREIBER, DVM Q: This summer, I’ve noticed my dog’s skin seems drier and flakier than usual. Is it okay to bathe her with shampoo meant for humans? If not, do you recommend a particular shampoo that addresses this issue? And, how often can I safely give my dog a bath? A: Many…
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