Archive for September 2015
Cats Can Swim!
BuzzFeed posted this heroic tale about two friends, Jason and Brandon, who rescued a couple of kittens from the Warrior River in Alabama… by DAVID MACK So tranquil. So peaceful. So… “We were sitting there, fishing, facing the bank, and then behind us we hear a splash,” Frost told BuzzFeed News. “I thought it was a fish jumping out of…
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The Seen:
Our new billboard! South Bay…
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Animal Hall of Fame Award
From the California Veterinary Medical Association… from CVMA The Animal Hall of Fame Award celebrates the companion and working animals of California and the veterinarians who care for them. The winning animal is inducted into the CVMA Animal Hall of Fame and the care provider receives a plaque. Nomination criteria: — The nominated animal must be…
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Hero Kitty
Check out this news item from KTLA about Opie, a Pennsylvanian cat that prevented a 3 year-old from being hit by a stray bullet… from KTLA The incident occurred last Thursday morning when the stray bullet went through a window in Angelica Sipe’s home in York. “It took me a second to realize what just happened. The first…
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El Segundo Citizen of the Year
Citizens of El Segundo, nominations are due by October 13… The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 El Segundo Citizen of the Year. There are no specific requirements for the award other than the winner must be a resident of El Segundo and has made a positive impact on our…
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Cats in Literature:
If your cat’s priority is to help you succeed, good chance it’s a fairy tale… “Puss in Boots” — sometimes known as “The Booted Cat” — is a beloved fairy tale that’s been told countless times in books, on stage, in television and film. The original story, dating back to 1550, was written by Italian author…
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Pet Spotlight: September
BRUISER! Six month-old Bruiser is a 6 pound Schnauzer from Playa Del Rey.
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Veterinary Generics
Check out this informative article from Veterinary Information Network News Service about major distributors, generic drugs and the effect that blocking agreements have on veterinary care… by EDIE LAU In her daily quest to provide pet owners affordable treatments for their animals, Dr. Julia Lucas routinely seeks out generic versions of drugs. Finding sources for most generics isn’t simple,…
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Dogs in Film
“The Drop” (2014) A contemporary noir, “The Drop” is based on the short story “Animal Rescue” by author Dennis Lehane. It features Tom Hardy as a solitary Brooklynite, changed by the magic of a puppy, and James Gandolfini in his final appearance in film. Directed by Michaël R. Roskam. read Mark Feeney’s review here…
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Feline Weight Gain
by ANDREW M. STREIBER, DVM Q: My cat is turning nine this year and I’ve noticed that she hesitates to jump onto the places and perches she used to reach easily. She has gained some weight recently and I’m wondering if this may be contributing to her change in behavior? A: Based on what you’ve described, I…
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