Pets

Pups Join Fight Against Cancer

News Release J oin the American Cancer Society’s Bark For LifeTM event Oct. 27 as dogs and their owners raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. This year’s

Homeopathy provides alternative for pets

Vanessa Brookman was scared. Her beloved six year old pit bull terrier, Jack, had suffered a rare allergic reaction to a medication prescribed for an ear infection, causing him to

Inspirational dog is one-of-a-kind

  Spend just a few minutes with Cletus and you’ll learn two valuable lessons: Being normal is overrated, and life gets a lot more interesting when you aren’t worried about

“A Miracle Worker”

As a child in India, Bijula Yusin had a soft spot for the stray pets in her community, often taking them home. “I always wanted to care for animals,” Yusin

Heart disease in pets

When Heather Mohr took her dog Max for a veterinary visit at one year old, it was revealed the Lhaso Apso mix had a grade 1 heart murmur. Nothing came

Sleepovers lead to forever homes

When Paisley arrived at the Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center Mission Hills last April from a city shelter, she came with a mile long smile and boundless energy.

Cannabis, the hottest new pet supplement

It all started with her parent’s dog, Toby. The 140 pound Akita and Great Dane mix had been adopted as a puppy and quickly developed stomach issues ranging from diarrhea

The case for bird adoption

There are several good reasons to adopt a bird rather than buy one. First, it’s the right thing to do because commercial breeding operations are flooding the market with exotic

Connecting with Wolves

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a wolf pack? Mingling with the majestic creatures is the highlight of an educational tour at the Shadowland Foundation

Surrendered senior dogs need new homes

Manny’s the spunky, confident guy. Chata’s a bit of a pistol. Boy likes to run and play, while Dinky, Sammy and Cocoa are more typical lap dogs. Decked out in

Raising awareness one pose at a time

Los Angeles has long been one of the country’s top places for yoga buffs, but here’s a secret: You don’t have to get on the waiting list of a renowned

Bring a pet home for the holidays!

The holidays are a popular time to add a pet to your family. It’s also a great opportunity to give a shelter pet a second chance at a new life.

Pets get presents, too

Every holiday, Jo Ann Vindigni of Valencia enjoys shopping for loved ones, including her three children, grandchildren, and dogs Maggie and Gopher. The latter pair can’t quite be trusted to