Cat Lady

By 5dmin | January 28, 2016

Yahoo reports on Lynea Lattanzi, who founded the amazing Northern California cat sanctuary, Cat House on the Kings.  Adopt a cat! by MICHELLE HUFFMAN Lynea Lattanzio has no problem calling herself a crazy cat lady. With more than 1,000 cats living with her, there’s really no denying it. “I’m gonna say that I’m at the top…

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The South Bay Chili Cook Off

By 5dmin | January 21, 2016

The ESAH is proud to be a contributing sponsor to this fun event… from the NEPTUNIAN WOMAN’S CLUB The annual South Bay Chili Cook Off on January 30 from 2-4pm is presented by NWC to benefit the Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Burn Foundation. Held at the Manhattan Beach Fire Station on 15th Street executive and local chefs compete…

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Dogs in Literature:

By 5dmin | January 16, 2016

The remarkable life of movie star, World War I refugee, and dog, Rin Tin Tin is presented in a biography “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend” by author Susan Orlean.  The New York Times reviews the amazing story. by JENNIFER SCHUESSLER Do dogs deserve biographies? In “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend,” Susan Orlean answers…

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The Cat Show of 1871

By 5dmin | January 14, 2016

Author Mimi Matthews has a brilliant blog that includes articles on the history of dogs and cats.  Check out this terrific report about the first cat show, an event which took place 145 years ago at the Crystal Palace in London… by MIMI MATTHEWS In 1871, at the instigation of cat fancier Harrison Weir, the first ever…

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Cats in Film

By 5dmin | January 10, 2016

“Cat’s Eye”  (1985) Written by the master of horror, Stephen King, in this film a grey tabby cat is deployed to connect three unique stories.  As the cat searches for a girl in danger, it encounters an array of dubious characters such as a quack doctor, an insane millionaire and an devilish troll.  Co-starring Drew Barrymore and…

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Quality Treats

By 5dmin | January 7, 2016

by ANDREW M. STREIBER, DVM Q:  I’m wondering about dog treats.  I’ve heard that dogs can develop skin disease from food allergies.  I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on what are the best treats available over-the-counter and not necessarily those prescribed by a veterinarian? A:  Regarding quality treats for your dog (or cat), I…

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