Monthly Archives: September, 2009
Meet Bert the Camel Deputy
Only in Los Angeles . . . a phrase that gets said in response to a lot of crazy things. Well, only in L.A., specifically San Dimas, would there be a World Record holding deputized camel named Bert.
Bert the camel became an official Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on April [...]
Thailand’s Baby Panda Greets Her Fans
Back in July we reported on Thailand’s first domestically bred baby panda debut party. At that time she was six weeks old, had yet to be named and was so tiny she could fit in the palm of your hand.
Well, check her out now . . .
C’mon, fess up — you looked at that picture [...]
Dean Koontz’s Ode to Trixie
Dean Koontz, author of tens of novels — most terrifying, and some prominently featuring a Golden Retriever as a main character – has written one more story about a beloved dog. This time he tells us about Trixie, the dog that he credits with “teaching him how to live” and what she has meant to [...]
Bee Hive Collapse Disorder – New Study & Hope
For the last few years we’ve heard nothing but bad news about the fate of the honey bee. Scientists have been at a loss to find a reason for what has become to be known as “colony collapse disorder” (CCD) or “honey bee depopulation syndrome” (HBPS), a mysterious situation where the hives appear to be [...]
Grizzly Bears Back on Endangered List
A ruling by a federal judge last week reinstated the grizzly bears that live in and around Yellowstone National Park back on the endangered species list. In a move cheered by environmentalists, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy decided that de-listing of the bears back in 2007 was premature and that the population was not fully [...]
Tigertail Foods at Burbank Kennel Club Dog Show
Ann wanted me to pass along a message to all of you Southern Californians. If you want to see some amazing and gorgeous dogs this weekend head over to the Burbank Kennel Club Dog Show — and if you do, make sure to stop by and say Hi to Ann!
Hi Alexis,
This weekend I will be [...]
Friday Quote – Advice to the Dog
As the weather turns a little chilly you might be tempted to buy one of those oh-so-adorable sweaters for your dog. If you do and then have the temerity to make your dog wear it, prepare yourself for any suggestions the dog might have for you.
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that [...]
Update on Gosselin Dogs, Nala and Shoka
News broke about the Jon and Kate Plus Eight dogs being shipped back to the breeder because no one wanted them or was taking care of them. Kate Gosselin was asked about the dogs during a speaking engagement in Charlotte, North Carolina, and she replied that the family’s two German Shepherds, Nala and Shoka, would [...]
Dexter the Pug’s Custody Settled by Judge
As if making sure you get all of your books and all of your CDs back after a breakup isn’t bad enough, imagine a three-year long custody case to find out who gets the dog!
This is what happened for Eric Dare, who was originally awarded custody of the dog, and Doreen Houseman, who also [...]
Turning Dog Waste into Soil Win
I have frequently thought that picking up my dog’s waste matter, which is biodegradable, and putting it into a plastic bag, which is not biodegradable, so it could end up in a landfill where it will sit for decades isn’t the most environmentally smart idea. I understand why it is necessary to take the fecal [...]