The LA Fire Department rescued a stranded dog who found himself stuck in the middle of the raging LA river today for over an hour and a half. A fire fighter lowered down by a helicopter grabbed the dog and held on despite being bitten numerous times and pulled the dog to safety. The heroic [...] [...more]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) advises the best way to ensure you have a happy holiday is to make sure your pets are kept safe from holiday-related poisons or injury. “This is the time of year that many veterinary hospitals report more emergency calls than any other time. Often this is associated with your pets [...] [...more]
Saturday, September 26th is the annual Wag ‘n’ Walk at the Seal Beach Pier. The walk which will benefit the Seal Beach Animal Shelter is great opportunity for you and your pet to get out there and help other animals at the same time! Grand Marshals Justin Rudd (HauteDogs.org) and his bulldog Rosie will lead [...] [...more]
Downtown Long Beach pets and their owners finally have a reason to celebrate. Council Member Suja Lowenthal has announced the opening of Lincoln Dog Park. The Downtown Dog Park Grand Opening takes place Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park, Civic Center at 333 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. The dog [...] [...more]
Sadly there seems to be an increase in missing pets around Long Beach recently. In a recent interview with the Press Telegrama local Long Beach couple recounted the night that a coyote killed their cat in their front yard. This particular incident occurred in the area around Heartwell Park but sightings have been reported in other areas as well such as Signal Hill and Virginia Country Club. [...more]
Dog-crazy Americans will soon be able to buy a pet-friendly car with a cushioned dog bed in the trunk, fitted with a built-in water bowl and fan and a ramp to help less agile dogs climb in. With the help of a rescue dog named Sammy, Japanese car maker Honda Motor Co unveiled the pet [...] [...more]
If you’re looking for a fun outing for you and your dog, Runyon Canyon Park is the perfect place. Runyan Canyon is a great place for a hike for you and your dog to be one with nature while taking in a great view to boot. It has 3 different trails to choose from ranging from 30 [...] [...more]
I received this video in an email from my Mom the other day. She said she wanted a pig. I thought she was crazy. I even considered making a trip home to check on her. Then I watched the video. Ok…so this may not qualify as news, but I couldn’t help but share. [...more]