san diego pets magazine, june 2013
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The Perfect Pet Getaway is Here! Gina Champion-Cain is on a mission to make San Diego one of the best pet-friendly vacation and staycation destinations.TRANSCRIPT
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The Perfect Pet Getaway is Here!Gina Champion-Cain is on a mission to make SanDiego one of the best pet-friendly vacation and stay-cation destinations. See Page 6
National Dog Party Day, June 21This is no ordinary yappy hour, but the ultimate ‘datenight’ with your dog —the once-a-year-party youdon’t want to miss. See Page 18
Foxy Fans Will FeastFoxy Treats Raw Pet Food is now of-fering weekly and bi-monthly rawpet food subscriptions that are CSA(Community-Supported Agriculture)that benefits local farmers, includingFoxy Treats Farm. See Page 10
Focus. Click. Adopt!Professional photographer Colleen Carnevale ofColleen's Custom Pet Photography, uses her cameraskills to aid in the adoption of companion animals atarea rescue groups, shelters and sanctuaries. See Page 12
S.D.’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly ActivitiesWe count down the 10 most awesome ways onwater and on land to enjoy life in San Diego withyour canine pal. See Page 13
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Gina Champion-Cain seemslike the type of person whoknows exactly how to getwhat she wants. A self-
starter, the Ann Arbor, Mich. native haschecked success after success off her listwith each new endeavor. Now, Cham-pion-Cain has a new goal — to makeSan Diego (along with several otherWest Coast cities) a destination for petlovers — and she intends to achieve it.Champion-Cain came to San Diego
in 1987 to go to law school and to gether master’s in business, but her realpassion, she said, was in the real estateindustry. True to form, she saw some-thing she wanted and she went for it,landing a job with a large internationalreal estate company where she workeduntil 1997, at which point she startedher own company, American National
Investments. From there, she got inter-ested in urban infill redevelopmentprojects, including historical preserva-tion in distressed areas. Her first proj-ect with ANI was a restoration of theold Woolworth’s store in downtownSan Diego, which became the House ofBlues. “When the economy took a turn for
the worse, I felt I had done my coursein downtown,” Champion-Cain said.“I had always been a beach girl — Iloved the surf and I love my dogs, too.
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I decided there must be a way to com-bine my love of my dogs, the surf andthe beautiful San Diego weather intoone business.”Having always been intrigued by the
vacation rental business — she hadstayed in rentals during trips and stay-cations several times with family andfriends — Champion-Cain said shefelt there was a way to improve thatindustry. “I always want to bring my dogs
when I’m on vacation, but I felt that thequality of rental places [that allowedpets] was really poor,” she said. “Andnot only that, but most places — I’d say98 percent of them — don’t even allowdogs. That really frustrated me, and Ithought there had to be a better way torun this business model.”So, as she had done in the past when
One local business owner’s plight to makepet-friendly SanDiego staycations a reality
Hanging out at The Patio on Lamont with Gina Champion-Cain are (from left to right) Maximus, 3; Rocky, 1; Katie, 8 and Gordie Howe, 16.. Photo by Casey Dean
Pet getaway:
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she wanted something that didn’t seem to exist, Champion-Cain created it, in the form of Luv Surf San Diego, a cross-mar-ket brand that caters to vacationers and staycationers fromevery angle. Starting with single-family vacation rental cot-tages on Mission Beach and Mission Bay, Luv Surf’s offers ex-tend to retail items (for both humans and dogs) and drinks andbites at Champion-Cain’s newest endeavor, dog-friendly ThePatio on Lamont Street. The company, meanwhile, isn’t stop-ping there. Champion-Cain plans on adding more city offer-ings to the brand — and adding the brand to more cities.“I envision this to be an international brand,” she said. “I
want to grow it up the West Coast. I’d love to have a Luv SurfSanta Barbara, a Luv Surf Carmel, a Luv Surf Malibu. I reallybelieve a lot of people want to bring their animals on vacation.Maybe not everyone does, but the point of the fact is that weare a humanitarian, ‘love our animals, love our environment’kind of company.”Out of the goal to create a company that could provide all
things to all animal-loving vacationers came the opportunity topurchase The Patio. Champion-Cain said she never expectedshe’d enter the restaurant industry. When the opportunitycame along to develop the site, she jumped at the chance to beable to offer her vacation rental clients another piece of the puz-zle — a dog-friendly restaurant with a locally sourced, sus-tainable menu.“It really was a real-estate investment for me, and it just so
happened to come with a restaurant,” she said.
So why the need to create a cluster of businesses within abusiness designed to draw in pet owners from several angles?“For as much as San Diego is an outdoor community and a
celebration of outdoor environments, you would think itwould be pet-friendly, but I have found, unfortunately, that itis one of most pet-unfriendly cities that I spend time in,”
Dawg Grog and homemade puppy treats are always on the menu at ThePatio on Lamont Street. Photo by Casey Dean
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Champion-Cain said. “I look at other cities, large and small —like Carmel-by-the-Sea, for example — where they almostlaugh at you if you ask if your pet can come in to a bar or on abeach. We can’t even get more dog parks here — it’s so contro-versial. I’m pretty disappointed in San Diego in its lack of lovefor animals.”Champion-Cain said she’s not entirely sure why San Diego
doesn’t embrace the pet lifestyle as much as other cities she’svisited or lived in, but she suspects it has to do with a selectfew local politicians who lobby to get their way — a way thatoften runs counter to what most pet owners would support.She hopes, however, that the tide will change, and she’s doingher part to move that change along by offering pet owners abusiness model that caters to their needs. “We’re trying to advocate for more dog parks, more [busi-
ness] establishments. You’ll see there are more businesses crop-ping up that encourage bringing your animals, and they’refinding that people get it,” she said. “If you read the statistics,people want to travel more with their pets. People want tospend money on their pets. People love their pets.”For more information about Luv Surf San Diego’s vacation
rentals or retail line, visit luv-surf.com. For more information onThe Patio on Lamont Street, visit www.thepatioonlamont.com.
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Luv Surf San Diego vacation rentals offer a range of pet amenities, in-cluding food and water bowls, leashes, beds, built-in dog doors and more,while the retail line (which Champion-Cain dubs an “après-surf line forwomen”) sells clothing and gifts for humans and pets, as well as organicdog accessories made from recycled materials. Photos by Shawn Barker
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Owner Gina Champion-Cain relaxes with Rocky, her 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever at one of her lux-ury pet-friendly vacation rentals in Mission Beach. She has three other yellow Labs. Photo by Shawn Barker
SO hOW WOulD ChaMPION-CaIN DeSCRIBe aN IDealPeT-fRIeNDlY SaN DIegOSTaYCaTION?• MORNINg aT The luV SuRf BeaCh hOuSe:Wake up early and walk the dogs alongMission Bay, joining the other dogs andtheir owners.
• 10 a.M.: Go to a park and toss ball for thedogs, then to Dog Beach in Ocean Beachor Coronado so the dogs (and humans)can cool off in the water.
• NOON: The dogs most likely want a nap,so humans can sneak off for some shop-ping or a light lunch.
• 4 P.M.: Take the dogs for happy hour at La-haina’s on the beach.
• Take a lONg Walk at sunset on MissionBeach’s boardwalk — with the dogs, ofcourse.
• 8 P.M.: Dinner at a The Patio on LamontStreet.
• 10 P.M.: Relax on the deck at the beachhouse with a fire going, dog at your side.
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Farm Fresh to FidoFoxy Treats Delivers New CSA
Foxy Treats Raw Pet Food CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) isa weekly and bi-monthly raw pet foodsubscription that supports local farmers,ranchers, and fishermen, including FoxyTreats Farm. The CSA offers 4 grain-freevarieties of raw dog or cat food madewith seasonal organic and natural pro-
duce: Lamb, Beef, Chicken, and Ocean Fish. Foxy Treats sourcesonly humanely raised grass-fed and pastured meats, and sus-tainably caught ocean fish (local halibut, local rockfish, and or-ganic-certified Shetland salmon). The food is delivered to yourpreferred pick-up location, and comes frozen in approx. 4″x4″square patties that have been hand-cut. Custom formulas areavailable upon request. Visit foxytreats.com/pet-food-csa formore information.Do you live in Southern California, but not near one of the al-
ready established CSA pick-up locations? Well, then the FoxyTreats CSA Host Program may be right for you. Visitfoxytreats.com/csa-host-program for more information. CSAhosts receive free pet food and various other perks. What's growing on over at Foxy Treats Farm? The small farm
located in Valley Center grows a variety of herbs used in FoxyTreats Doggy Detox Tea, Anna apples, which will soon be har-vested for the CSA's summer formula; as well as the tumeric,sprouted amaranth, sprouted beans (green and lentils), adzuki,and mung bean grown from organic-certified seed that pro-vides delicious nutrition for Foxy Treats Raw Pet Food. Foxy Treats is a small local company that is well known nationallyfor its seven fantastic flavors of treats made from 100% organic in-gredients, organic skin and coat supplement made from Valley Cen-ter grown avocados, and their dedication to ecologically sound andsustainable business practices. Email [email protected] more information about their holistic products, Doggy&Mecooking classes, and canine confections.
Chirp! Chirp! Here’s great news for bird lovers! Omar’s Exotic Birdsbrings more than 25-plus years of experience to a new location in SanDiego. Omar’s is easy to find – located on Balboa Avenue near MountAlifan Drive – (in a store previously housing Radio Shack).Stop in and be greeted in a friendly fashion by beautiful baby par-
rots who are enjoying the cage-free life on hanging perches. Omar’samazing toy wall is filled with a multitude of toys for you to select the
perfect one for your feathered friend. And, don’t forgetto head out to the Bird Buffet to stock up on healthyfood and treats for your avian companion.
And, there’s much more! Omar’s offersgrooming on a walk-in basis and providesboarding in a separate room that featuresnew, large cages and DVDs to watchthroughout the day. Just remember thatveterinary testing of your pet may berequired for boarding.It is obvious that Omar’s staff takes
plenty of pride in keeping their storesclean and delivering quality products and
services to their clients. Not only do theyhand-raise baby birds, but Omar’s team is also
involved in numerous conservation projects and theyhelp with unwanted birds or rescues to find loving, permanent homestoo. Stop by today! Learn much more about all of Omar’s locations byvisiting Omar’s website: www.omarsexoticbirds.com.
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Lala, a Dalmatian-mix, had been in a foster home formonths. She was available for adoption and featured onthe Second Chance Dog Rescue group’s website and
Facebook page, but receiving absolutely no interest from po-tential adopters. That changed the day her picture was taken byprofessional photographer Colleen Carnevale of Colleen's Cus-tom Pet Photography. Suddenly, two families were vying for theopportunity to adopt Lala. “Pixie”, a 10-year-old domesticshorthair, had been at the Friends of Cats sanctuary in El Cajonwith no inquiries until she was professionally photographed byCarnevale with the photo posted on the sanctuary's Facebookpage. Pixie's new family came to meet and adopt her as soon asthey spotted that photo.Knowing her photos can make a different in animals' lives,
Carnevale sets aside a portion of her time each month anddonates her talents to rescue groups, shelters and sanctuariesthroughout the San Diego region. “These wonderful organizations, most of them run by vol-
unteers, are doing their best to stop animal abuse, promotespay/neuter programs, and find loving homes for animalsthat would otherwise be killed,” she says. “I can help that ef-fort with photos that make people want to come meet theseterrific fur-kids.”Carnevale is a fully-mobile photography service; she brings
her lighting equipment, backdrops, props, even an enclosed
pop-up canopy at times, to create a photo studio in whateverlocation her critter clients are most happy. “Animals have their comfort zones,
their ‘safe places’, and it’swhen they’re in those placesthat the best photo momentshappen.” she notes. “My goalis to make sure the photographyexperience is stress-free foreveryone involved.”She adds, “I avoid using
flashes because they can befrightening, I try not to make anysudden movements or even talktoo loudly during our session. Iask if there are certain sounds orother issues that might be a problem—it’s all about keeping anxiety out of thepicture-taking process.”Carnevale says that animal compan-
ions, with a few exceptions, are nottrained performers who will pose forthe camera on cue. So, she pays atten-tion to their body language signalsand knows when it is time to take abreak during the photo session.With handy cameras built into
every smart phone on the market,why hire someone to take a photoof your animal companion?“Candid snapshots from apoint-and-shoot camera are funand easy, and we all lovethem,” she acknowledges,“But they’re not going tomatch a professional’s abil-ity to work with light, to findthe perfect angle, to knowwhat belongs in the photo andwhat shouldn’t be there.” She explains, “Yes, photogra-
phy has a technical componentthat has been made more accessi-ble through technology, but it’s alsoan art, and a good photographer isgoing to create a fantastic imageyou’ll treasure the same way youwould a painting or sculpture.”Among the groups to which she
volunteers her time are SecondChance Dog Rescue, Friends of Cats,Greyhound Connection and the Es-condido Humane Society. Examplesof Carnevale’s work can be seen atwww.custompetphoto.com.
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1.SWIM aND Make a SPlaSh:We hu-mans enjoy water sports, sowhy shouldn’t our caninecompanions? The next time
you go out kayaking, canoeing, surfingor stand-up paddle boarding, considerbringing along your dog. Several placesand groups in San Diego, includingFamily Kayak Adventure Center, AquaAdventures and Leash Your Fitnessoffer on-the-water experiences in a va-riety of vessels for you and your pet.Not sure where to start? Mypaddle-dog.com offers information to help youdecide which vessel would be best,along with how many and what size ofdogs can comfortably fit in them.For those looking to hang 10 with
their dog, Helen Woodward offers surf-ing lessons for human/canine duos,
from the basics of introducing your dogto the water up to GromMutt classes tohelp you and your dog catch a wave. www.animalcenter.org/donate/donate_surf_clinics.aspx
www.familykayak.com/dog-paddles
www.aqua-adventures.com
www.leashyourfitness.com
2.geT BaCk TO NaTuRe: San Diegoand its surroundings offer amultitude of hiking trailsand camping grounds that
provide the perfect backdrop for youand your pet to commune with nature.Several campgrounds, including Cam-pland on the Bay, San Diego MetroKOA in Chula Vista and Padre DamSantee Lakes Recreation Preserve inSantee allow dogs (check for leash and
other restrictions). Just looking for adaytime activity with your pet? Milesof trails, most of them dog friendly,exist in and around San Diego. MissionTrails Regional Park, Tecolote CanyonNatural Park, Marion Bear MemorialPark and many more offer walking,hiking and trail-running paths, whileLake Miramar has a five-mile loop andLake Murray’s paved path can give youa roughly 6.5-mile workout. Pathsalong Mission Bay allow dogs, but onlybefore 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Betweenthose times, hop across the water to Fi-esta Island, where dogs can run sansleash. www.campland.com
www.koa.com/campgrounds/san-diego
www.santeelakes.com
www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/index.shtml
San Diego’s Top 10 Pet-FriendlyActivities
#gOPeTS PhOTO CONTeST: After asking all you Facebook-fans to post photos of activities you enjoywith your pet(s), oh boy, did you respond! Go see all the entries at www.facebook.com/sandiegopets.In this article, you will find the top five “Most Liked” photos, and a bunch more we just loved. Above,Chopper the Biker Dog, who had over 1,000 votes, took the title “Best of the Best.” He used his fameto give Lulu Bella a shout out in hopes we can find her forever home (see page14). Don’t miss Chop-per at the “5th Annual Bandit’s Blood Drive Honoring San Diego Heroes!” on June 8th (see page 26for details). We really enjoyed seeing all the entries and thank everyone who participated!
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3.TRY a NeW SPORT: Looking todiversify your workout?Why start something newalone when you could brave
the unknown with your dog in tow?Oceanside’s Beach City Dogs offers thelargest dog dock diving training pool inthe U.S., with a 49-foot pool and a 42-foot dock. The Total Dog, meanwhile,offers canine swimming, fitness and in-jury recovery classes, with options likean underwater treadmill and warm-water massage. San Diego also boastsseveral flyball — a relay race for dogs— teams, including the Lickety Splits,Fast Fourward and Catchers on the Fly,which offer training and practice ses-sions, while Encinitas’ Zoom Room of-fers dog agility, cross training and“Pup-lates.” Leash Your Fitness offers arange of activities to do with your dog,designed to get you both off the couchand in shape, including “Doga” classes.www.beachcitydogs.weebly.com
www.mytotaldog.com
www.zoomroomonline.com
www.flyball.org
www.leashyourfitness.com
4.CaTCh a flICk: Sure, you couldgo to a dark movie theater,but why would you whenSan Diego offers so many
opportunities to take in a movie out-doors, and with your pooch? Sally andHenry’s Dog House shows movies onits patio (call for specific days andtimes), while the County Parks andRecreation-sponsored free SummerMovies in the Park take place at parksthroughout the entire county throughSept. 21. Check specific venues for dogregulations.www.sallyandhenrysdoghouse.com
www.countynewscenter.com/news/free-summer-movies-park-are-back
5.hIT uP aN eVeNT: If there’s onething San Diego is not shorton, it’s events revolvingaround our pets. National
Dog Party Day (June 21), the LoewsSurf Dog Competition (June 22), Dog-gie Street Festival (July 28), Dog Daysof Summer Fest (Aug. 10) and the FurBall gala (Aug. 17) are just a drop in thebucket of the plethora of pet-themed
events happening year round in SanDiego. Check San Diego Pets Maga-zine’s monthly calendar to keep up onwhat’s coming up next. www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com/events
6.VISIT a DOg PaRk:While it mayseem like an obvious choiceto bring your dog to a dogpark, perhaps you’re not
aware of the range of outdoor activitiesavailable to you and your canine com-panion. Ocean Beach and Coronadoboth feature dog beaches, while BalboaPark’s Nate’s Point and Morley Fieldare favorites of pet owners. Fiesta Is-land, meanwhile, offers the perfecthideaway in the middle of Mission Bayfor dogs who like to romp in the water.Whatever your location in the county,it’s likely you won’t have to travel farto find a good off-leash spot. Check thecity’s Park and Recreation webpage fordescriptions and locations of the area’sdog parks.www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs
MY NaMe IS lulu Belle. I’m told I’m a blondie with the face of an angeland a tail that just won’t quit. I don’t mean to sound conceited, butif you’re looking at my picture right now you’re probably squealingover how cute I am.
So, how in the world did I find myself in a ...rescue? As far as anyone cantell my early life was spent on the streets with a pack of dogs. Luckily, whenI was about six-months old, Yorkie Rescue got ahold of me and promisedto take care of me until I found the perfect home to call my very own forever.
Since one of my Foster Mom’s main goals is to make sure my tail keeps on wagging, she thinks it’sbest that I have another playful pup to run around with. Besides, it boosts my self-confidence, anddespite how confident my writing may come off, I’m still learning to trust you humans.
I know right now I’m seemingly pretty much perfect, but I suppose the real questionis if I’m perfect for you. I’m a complex little lady, and I like to get all my cards out onthe table up front, so there are no surprises. To be blunt, I much prefer the companyof other pups to people. You can’t take it personally, but if you need a lap dog whojust lavishes attention upon you, you probably aren’t going to be too impressedwith me. I won’t be too impressed with you either though, so don’t feel bad. I’mcertainly not your average Yorkie, but there is nothing typical about greatness!
I’m a California girl, through and through, so I’d really like to stay within a reason-able driving distance of San Diego, too.
aRe YOu The PeRfeCT hOMe fOR Me?If yes, please contact my foster mom at [email protected] or visit myFacebook page at www.facebook.com/misslulubelle12. I can’t wait to meetyour other pup(s) and see your yard! ;)
Lulu Belle
Adopt Me San Diego!
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7.gRaB a BeeR… : San Diego ishome to some of the best mi-crobreweries in the country,and it seems local brewers
know their customers don’t want todrink without their dogs. Several brew-eries feature pet-friendly patios, whilesome even host pet-themed happyhours and events. AleSmith BrewingCompany, Mission Brewery and GreenFlash Brewing Company are just a fewof the breweries and pubs that are dogfriendly. The San Diego Brewers Guildpublishes a visitor’s guide (availableonline) with lists of pubs, tasting roomsand breweries and their details, includ-ing — you guessed it — whether or notthe venue allows pets.www.sandiegobrewersguild.org/visitors-guide
8.…OR a glaSS Of WINe: Temec-ula, just an hour away andhome to some of SouthernCalifornia’s best wineries, of-
fers about 25 dog-friendly wineries,many of which allow dogs both on thepatio and in the tasting room. What bet-ter way to spend an afternoon thanroaming some vineyards with your petin tow?www.temeculadogfriendly.com/wineries_tdf.html
9.gO ShOPPINg: You don’t haveto limit your shopping timewith your dog to pet stores.Many shops allow dogs,
while the recent trend in shopping mallarchitecture — the outdoor “lifestyle”mall that offers shopping al fresco —means that dogs are welcome moreoften than not. The newly revampedWestfield UTC touts its pet-friendli-ness: the outdoor mall welcomes dogs,and even features a Puppy Park.www.westfield.com/utc
10.geT OBeDIeNT: Whetheryou just need helpteaching your poochthe basics of obedi-
ence or you’re looking for a trainer tohelp more detailed tasks and tricks, SanDiego has you covered. The San DiegoHumane Society offers classes designedto be fun for both human and dog, suchas the Doggie Café, during whichhuman participants can socialize withother pet lovers while their dogs learngood table manners. Zoom Room,meanwhile, has courses ranging fromsimple obedience and socialization tomore skill-based classes that hone in-stincts like herding and scent detection.Behavior Buddies by Camp Bow Wowoffers small classes with four or lessdogs per group and private in-hometraining for all levels of obedience.www.sdhumane.org
www.zoomroomonline.com
www.myhomebuddies.com/lajolla
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Not a Bully...a BillyBilly, formerly named “Bully,” was
seized by San Diego Humane SocietyField Services Officers after responding toa cruelty complaint. It was an unpleasantscene that awaited officers at the resi-dence in Oceanside, and they were quickto remove Billy from the premises andinto safety.Despite Billy’s sweet temperament
and friendly personality, it took him sixmonths to finally find a home. FinallyBilly was seen, not as some kind of bully,but as the lovable boy that he is! Thebond was immediate, as his adopters de-scribe, “Basically, we struck gold whenwe met him. He is a very, very sweet andgentle kind of dog. And he was justwaiting to find us. ...WE were waiting tofind each other.”Billy, who sleeps next to their bed every
night, could not be more adored by hispet parents who were quick to sing hispraises as they proudly sported shirts atthe San Diego Humane Society’s Walk forAnimals in May, with the words “ForDog’s Sake—ADOPT.”San Diego Humane Society Field Serv-
ices Sergeant, Denah Peterson sums it upby saying, “This is just one of the reasonswe love what we do. ...To take a dog likethis out of a bad situation and give himthe opportunity to meet a wonderfulnew family. That’s what it’s all about.And now here he is—healthy and happy,surrounded by friends at our Walk forAnimals. It just doesn’t get any better.”
About the San Diego HumaneSociety & SPCAThe San Diego Humane Society offers San Die-gans a wide range of programs and services thatstrengthen the human-animal bond, preventanimal cruelty/neglect, provide medical careand educate the community on the humanetreatment of animals. www.sdhumane.org.
HAPPILYEVERADOPTEDSTORIES
Billy
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Arden Moore, ACCBC, ADCBCPet trend, behavior and safety [email protected]
Mark your calendar for June 21and get ready to unleash theparty animal inside you!
Come join us a special night of games,dancing and celebrating that specialpeople-pet friendship bond at the thirdannual National Dog Party Day™ atCamp-Run-A-Mutt in Point Loma.This is no ordinary yappy hour, but
the ultimate ‘date night’ with your dog—the once-a-year-party you don’t wantto miss. Our goal is threefold: to sneakin good doggy manners in a fun setting,to give people the chance to revel in themoment with their dogs, and to raisemoney for hard-working pet charities.We will be celebrating the people-dogbond on June 21 all across Americawith other National Dog Party Day™events happening in Austin, TX;Dewey Beach, DE and Orlando. This year, all net proceeds from the
San Diego party will benefit SecondChance Dog Rescue, one of San Diego’slargest and most successful non-profitpet groups. Its mission is to rescue, re-habilitate and re-home dogs from localshelters. After meeting with key mem-bers, Megan Steele and Alison Fogel forpre-party planning, I can attest to theirdogged determination to find welcom-ing homes for dogs and cats and otherhomeless critters. So, how can you get in? Easy, tickets
are $25 per person – and are tax de-ductible. Because we want to ensure thesafety of all, dogs must be leashed and
it’s a one-dog-per-person policy. If youhave more than one dog, invite a friendto join you or select one of your dogsfor a special one-on-one outing. Your ticket gets you and your well-
mannered dog into the party and accessto great treats, fun games and specialactivities. We will also be conducted araffle of paw-some pet prizes you canwin. At the end of the party, attendeeswill receive special ‘wag bags’ filledwith great pet products and couponsvalued at more than $75 thanks to thegenerosity of our local and nationalsponsors. Do you love singing to your dog? We
have the perfect stage to showcase yourtalents. We will be offering a very spe-cial prize to the person or group whoperforms best in the K9 Karaoke con-test. It’s our version of American Idol.Contestants perform in costume (ornot) a famous song or one they wroteto their dog in front of the party crowd.
A three-member panel of pet celebritieswill judge each contestant based ontheir singing talents, creativity andmost of all, their dog’s response to theircanine crooning. We are looking for fiveperformances. To reserve your spot onstage, please contact me ([email protected]) by June 18. This year’s event will also feature the
talents of pet psychic Sindi Somers. Sheis ready to provide revealing answersto your most confounding questionsabout your canine and has been fea-tured on the new show, Pet Lounge TV.And for you trivia buffs, we will testyour doggy knowledge in a new gameI created called, “You Don’t Know Jack– Woof!” The game is appropriatelynamed because the ‘poster dog’ of Na-tional Dog Party Day™ is the athletic,charming Cairn terrier belonging toDawn Celapino, founder of Leash YourFitness. Yes, Jack IS expected to attend. Two of our most popular games,
THE PARTY IS ON!
More Party Details National Dog Party Day-San Diego will be held June 21 at Camp-Run-A-Mutt, 4030 Sports ArenaBoulevard, San Diego. The party kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 apieceand available at http://www.dogpartyday.com/sandiego/ or www.secondchancedogrescue.org.Tickets are tax-deductible and proceeds benefit Second Chance Dog Rescue. Remember, it’s onedog per person and all dogs must be well-mannered, current on their vaccinations and onleashes. For more info, please visit www.dogpartyday.com.
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Founder of Four Legged Life.com and creator of National Dog PartyDay, Arden Moore is an animal behavior consultant, best-selling au-thor, professional speaker and certified pet first aid master instruc-tor. Enroll in her pet first aid classes to earn certification. Each week,she hosts the award-winning Oh Behave Show on Pet LifeRadio. To learn more, visit www.fourleggedlife.com, www.pet-first aid4u.com and www.petliferadio.com/behave.html.
Canine Musical Chairs and Four Legged Life’s Tunnel of Loveare also back. The first game tests your timing abilities and yourdog’s obedience skills to sit in a hula hoop when the musicstops. The second requires you and your dog to wiggle throughan agility tunnel. The clock does not stop until you are both outof the tunnel and your dog kisses you. Last year, there weresome very swift Border collies who lost to a lovable, waddlingBulldog because they refused to kiss their pet parents after ex-iting the tunnel. The Bulldog became a surprise champ forquickly giving a slobber smooch to his person.Finally, we thank Heather Rolinski and the gang at Camp-
Run-A-Mutt in Point Loma for once again hosting the party attheir spacious place. So, get your tickets now – don’t delay! Andremember to heed my motto: party fur-ever!
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Remember years ago whenthe family went out for din-ner? You always broughtleftovers home in a Doggy
Bag? They had a cartoon of a cutesmiling pooch on them, just to makethe point the leftovers were for thefamily dog.When I was a kid, I never noticed
that our family poodle, Puff never gotthe Doggy Bag. But since I became adog owner I realized dogs never gotthe food. I’m sure they noticed it, too.The food isn’t put in bags any-
more, instead using non-biodegrad-able Styrofoam containers.They are now called ‘Domestic
Canine Remaindered ConsumablesTransport Containers,’ or DCRCTC.Okay I made that up. They shouldreally be called ‘Doggy Gets Diddly-Squat Bag.’I had a talk with my dogs about the
subject. Of course you can imaginewhat two Yellow Labradors had to say:“Just give it to us!”I try to be a responsible dog owner
(as many of my readers can attest) andavoid giving my furballs any peoplefood. Now as many of you know. I have
two Labs, both Guide Dogs. Musket is
nowretiredand Saffrondoes the job.As a Guide Dog, hehad total access to any public place Icould go. But now since he’s no longera working dog, he doesn’t have the ac-cess rights. That’s the law and I have
no problem with it. Musket is a veryloving and people-oriented dog anddoesn’t like to be left alone. Now whenwe want to go out for lunch or dinner,the question is: ‘Can we bring Musket?’Yes and no. We don’t skirt the law,
but there are restaurants and bistrosthat allow dogs, especially on the patioor sidewalk. We bring the old boyalong and he’s happy. He still begs(see last month’s story).We’ve found a few places in SanDiego County we love and thinkthe world of. They are what arepopularly known as ‘pet-friendly.’ Add the fact that theylove Musket means we have noproblems bringing him along.Café Merlot up in the Ran-
cho Bernardo Winery is onesuch bistro. Owned by a lovelylady named Toni Kraft, CaféMerlot has the finest food,most wonderful service andcharming ambiance of any
place you can bring your pooch. Acomfortable patio with plenty of roomfor the canine connoisseur in your life.They love dogs. In fact, I think it’s a re-quirement on the job application. Anygood ‘pet-friendly’ place will have aspecial dog bowl for water and havehealthy treats.Just a bit farther north in Escondido
is Vinz Wine Bar. The owner is…whatelse, Vinnie, a gregarious and enthu-siastic provider of fine wine, fine Ital-ian food and fine entertainment. Evenbeyond being pet-friendly, they loveMusket and Saffron. I recommend theLasagna!Down in Poway on Poway Road east
of Midlands is the Company Kitchen.Another place with a great patio and a
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MARK CARLSON livesin San Diego with with hiswife, Jane and GuideDogs, Musket and Saffron.A docent at the San DiegoAir & Space Museum andaviation historian, Markwrites for several nationalaviation magazines. He isa featured speaker for
many local adult education programs. His firstbook, ‘Confessions of a Guide Dog – The BlondeLeading the Blind’ is a humorous memoir aboutthe adventures of life with Musket. It is availableonline at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.comand iUniverse.com. Contact Mark, Musket andSaffron at www.musketmania.com.
love for good dogs. Best beer and fish ‘n’chips in the city, too.As an aviation writer, I hang around
airports a lot. At Gillespie Field in ElCajon is the Gillespie Field Café, ownedby Peter Oliver. This is not your typicalburgers and fries joint. They have somevery interesting and delectable dishes youwouldn’t expect to find by the airport.Great bands and entertainment on week-ends, they too know a good dog whenthey see one. Musket and Saffron are rightat home. There’s one place in Poway thatloves Musket and Saffron so much thatthey have told us, ‘No Musket, no serv-ice!’ They’re kidding, of course. I think.Anyway, I’ve never tested it. I love theirfood.In most cases, if we’ve never been to a
particular restaurant, I’ll call them andexplain we have one working and one re-tired Guide Dog. In all but a few excep-tions, I have been told. ‘Sure, bring themboth!’ That’s not just pet-friendly, it’sgood business. As long as the dogbehaves and isn’t a disruption, they canbe welcomed at most outside eateries. Asfor inside, you have to take it on a case bycase basis.Now back to the Doggy B…uh,
DCRCTCs. I don’t often leave a restaurantwith food. I have a very healthy appetite.Look at my picture in ‘Confessions of aGuide Dog’ and you’ll see I’m telling thetruth.But when we have leftovers, we take it
home and enjoy a snack or lunch the nextday. The dogs still get Diddly-Squat.Some things don’t change.
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It would seem tomost that LindaGoldstein has a jobthat is one to be en-vied. When yourhobby becomes yourjob or your job be-comes your hobby,you know that youproduce work that isexceptional, because
of the joy you feel when you are creating it. Linda moved from New Jersey to Cali-
fornia to be close to her children and grand-children; her son lives in Manhattan Beach,her daughter lives in Lake San Marcos, andnow lives in San Elijo Hills, San Marcos.Linda has been an artist all her life. Shemajored in art education, taught kinder-garten through high school in New Jersey,and now teaches art through the SanDieguito Adult School in Encinitas,where lessons are taught overlooking thebeach at Fletcher Cove. When she’s notteaching, Linda loves to paint pet portraits,and came upon this hidden talent of hersquite by accident.She was browsing online and saw some
gorgeous portraits of dogs. So she tried herhand at it and succeeded so instantaneouslythat she soon started to have people callingto commission portraits of their pets. Herpaintings ship all across the United States.If you have a pet you love, or a pet who
you have just lost, and would like to seeyour pet immortalized in acrylic paints, allLinda needs are some photographs and afew minutes of your time over the tele-
phone. She asks for multiple photographs,preferably ones that show the pet’s person-ality. She excels in capturing the expressionsof your pets, and customizes your paintingto suit your particular needs and desires.Linda participated in the Pet Expo at the
Del Mar Fairgrounds. She has donatedpaintings to the Helen Woodward AnimalCenter and the San Diego Humane Societyas a way of giving thanks and giving back tothese wonderful organizations. When she’s not painting, Linda loves to
draw and sketch at the San Diego BotanicalGardens, or to hike the trails with herdaughter. You may find her lost in a cross-word puzzle with her two cats, Lucy andLily, never far from sight. If you are interested in a portrait of your
pet, or to give an incredible gift to a familymember or friend, contact Linda atwww.fureverpetportraits.com or [email protected].
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Emergency HospitalsBONITA/CHULA VISTAPet Emergency & SpecialtyCenter of South County (619) 591-4802885 Canarios Court, #108, Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.PESCSanDiego.com
CARLSBADCalifornia Veterinary Specialists7 days 24 hours (760) 431-2273 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com
ENCINITASVCA North Coast Veterinary & Emergency(760) 632-1072 414 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024, www.VCANorthCoast.com
ESCONDIDOAnimal Urgent Care of Escondido 7 Days 24 hours (760) 738-9600 2430-A S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025, www.AUC.US.com
KEARNY MESA/CLAIREMONTAnimal ER of San Diego (858) 569-06005610 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 M-F 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Sat/Sun 24 hours
LA MESAPet Emergency & Specialty Center 7 Days 24 hours (619) 462-4800 5232 Jackson Drive #105, La Mesa, CA 91942, www.PESCSanDiego.com
MISSION VALLEYVCA Emergency Animal Hospital7 Days 24 hours (619) 299-24002317 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108www.VCAEmergency.com
MURRIETACalifornia Veterinary Specialists7 days 24 hours (951) 600-9803 25100 Hancock Ave. #116, Murrieta, CA 92562, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com
OCEANSIDEMission Animal & Bird Hospital 7 Days 24 hours (760) 433-3763 655 Benet Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058 www.missionanimal.com
POWAYAnimal Emergency Clinic (858) 748-738712775 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 M-F 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Sat/Sun. 24 hourswww.AnimalEmergencySD.com
SAN MARCOSVeterinary Specialty Hospital(760) 466-0600 2055 Montiel Road, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069www.vshsd.com
SORRENTO VALLEYVeterinary Specialty Hospital7 Days 24 hours (858) 875-750010435 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, CA 92121www.VSHSD.com
Animal Shelters & Humane SocietiesACCEPT STRAYS & HAVE ADOPTION
BAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYCounty Animal Services5480 Gaines St., CA 92110 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
BONITACounty Animal Services5821 Sweetwater Road, CA 91902 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
CAMP PENDLETONCamp Pendleton Animal Shelter4th St. Area 25 Bldg. 25132 CA 92054 (760) 725-8120
CARLSBADCounty Animal Services2481 Palomar Airport Road, CA 92011 619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
CHULA VISTACity of Chula Vista Animal Shelter 130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123www.cvacf.org Hours: Sun & Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
CORONADOAnimal Care Facility1395 First Street, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7371Hours: 7 days 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
EL CAJONCity of El Cajon Animal Shelter 1275 N. Marshall Ave., CA 92020 (619) 441-1580Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
ESCONDIDOEscondido Humane Society 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027 (760) 888-2275 www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.orgHours: 7 days 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
OCEANSIDESan Diego Humane Society-North (For dogs)2905 San Luis Rey Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
San Diego Humane Society-North (For cats )572 Airport Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ACCEPT OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALSBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYSan Diego Humane Society-San Diego Campus5500 Gaines Street, CA 92110 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.EL CAJONFriends of Cats15587 Olde Highway 80, CA, 92021 (619) 561-0361www.FriendsofCats.org Hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ENCINITASRancho Coastal Humane Society389 Requeza Street, CA 92024 (760) 753-6413 www.sdpets.orgHours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tue 11:30 a.m-5 p.m.
RANCHO SANTA FEHelen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Road, CA 92067 (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Hours: 7 days 11 a.m.-6 p.m.SPRING VALLEYNational Cat Protection Society9031 Birch Street, CA 91977 (619) 469-8771www.NatCat.org Hours: Tue-Sat noon-5 p.m.
A Passion For Paws (Akita Rescue)(818) 925-4827 www.AP assionForPaws.org
Baja Dog Rescue(619) 407-9372 www.bajadogrescue.org
The Barking Lot (619) 796-2253 www.thebarkinglot.net
Cat Adoption Service(760) 550-2287 www.sdcats.org
Chihuahua Rescue of San Diegowww.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.com
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego858-779-9149 www.coastalgsrsd.org
Forgotten Paws Animal Rescuewww.forgottenpaws.org
Furry Foster858-848-PETS (7387) http://furryfoster.com
German Shorthaired Pointer Rescuewww.GSP-Rescue.org
Greyhound Connectionwww.GreyhoundConnection.org
Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc.https://sites.google.com/site/idtdinc/
It’s The Pits (Specializing in the Bully Breeds)(858) 484-0985 http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org
Last Chance at Life All Breed Animal Rescue(760) 433-3763 x224 (Schedule an appointment)www.lastchanceatlife.org
List Srv 4 Therapy Dog [email protected]
Open Arms Rescue (Dogs under 15lbs)(760) 470-7643 www.openarmsrescue.org
Operation Greyhound(619) 588-6611 www.OperationGreyhound.com
Paws of Coronado(619) 522-7371 www.PawsOfCoronado.org
Pit Bull Rescue of San Diego(858) 693-7331 www.PitBullRescueSanDiego.com
Rescue House(760) 591-1211 www.rescuehouse.org
San Diego House Rabbit Society(858) 356-4286 www.SanDiegoRabbits.org
San Diego Spaniel Rescue(619) 922-0545 www.sdsr.org
San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society(619) 593-2123 www.SDTurtle.org
Second Chance Dog Rescue(619) 721-3647http://secondchancedogrescue.org
Upward Dog Rescue(858) 345-2434 www.upwarddogrescue.org
Westie Rescue of California(619) 579-6395 www.WestieRescueCA.com
Wee Companions(619) 934-6007 http://WeeCompanions.org
Rescue & Adoption
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With the increasing tem-peratures and longerdaylight upon us, SanDiegans are spending
more and more time outside with theirbeloved pets. This inevitably leads tomore interaction with nature, in partic-ular the feared and dreaded rattlesnake.Rattlesnakes belong to the Pit Viper
family (Crotalidae), named so for theirheat-sensing pit organs found betweentheir eyes and nostrils. Multiple speciesof rattlesnakes can be found in SanDiego, with some of the more commonincluding the Southern Pacific, Red Di-amond, and Mojave Green. Thesesnakes can be found all over San DiegoCounty, from grasslands to dry, rockyterrain. The inquisitive nature of dogs com-
bined with their predatory instinct
makes a perfect combination for rat-tlesnake bites. Several factors contributeto the severity of rattlesnake envenoma-tion, including age/size/species ofsnake, age/size of pet, and location ofbite. Some bite wounds (roughly 25 per-cent) do not result in envenomation andare termed “dry” bites. These bitewounds will initially mimic a venomousbite and should be treated as such.Dogs will commonly get bit on the
muzzle and face if they were sniffingaround in the snakes direction, al-though bite wounds to the legs and toesare not uncommon. Bite wounds to thehead and neck often cause substantialsoft tissue swelling (see picture) andpain, but rarely result in upper airwayobstruction unless bitten in the mouth.
The presence of puncture wounds, red-ness/bruising of skin, and bleedingfrom puncture wounds are also syn-onymous with rattlesnake bites.Less obvious (but more concerning)effects of rattlesnake bites includecoagulopathies (bleeding) and neu-rologic abnormalities. If you suspecta rattlesnake bit your pet, do not at-tempt to minimize the spread ofvenom yourself by way of tourni-quets or “sucking” out the venom, asthese actions may actually makethings worse. You should seek im-mediate veterinary attention.The mainstay of treatment for rat-
tlesnake envenomation is antivenom,which neutralizes the effects of thevenom. Your veterinarian may recom-mend additional treatment such as painmedications, IV fluids, and blood mon-itoring depending on the severity of thebite wound. Treatment initiated withinthe first several hours of getting bit car-ries the best outcome, so do not delayhaving your pet seen.Our feline friends are not immune to
rattlesnake bites either. Symptoms maybe similar and cats are often more se-verely affected so prompt treatment isnecessary.
Rattlesnakes and your pets: what you need to know
Scott DiLorenzo, DVM Associate veterinarian at Animal Urgent Care and Specialty Group
Scott DiLorenzo, DVM is an associate vet-erinarian with Animal Urgent Care and Spe-cialty group in Escondido. He is the NorthCounty chapter representative for the SanDiego Veterinary Association, as well as anadvisor for Furlocity online pet accommo-dations. In his free time,Dr. DiLorenzo enjoysall things outdoors, in-cluding surfing, soccer,and riding motor-cycles.
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Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9 am - 3 pm5th Annual Bandit’s Blood DriveHonoring San Diego Heroes!Continuing Bandit’s legacy of making adifference in life while helping to savelives. This blood drive, to benefit the SanDiego Blood Bank, is a family festival,with free BBQ for all, VIP lounge for blooddonors, live music, special guests, enter-tainment for kids, plus it’s dog friendly!www.sandiegoharley.com/event_calendar.asp
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 3 pm - 7 pmPAWS 20th Fiesta CelebrationCome celebrate the roaring 20’s! Well be-haved leashed dogs are welcome. RSVPvia phone or online by May 27 or ticketsmay be purchased the day of the event atthe door. See ad on page 17.www.pawssandiego.org/fiesta2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 5 pm - 9 pmFurry Foster's Pitty PartyCelebrate on one of our favorite breedsthe American Pitbull Terrier with an ad-vocacy event and fundraiser at MissionBrewery! Well-behaved, leashed dogs arewelcome. FREE event, $1 from each beerpurchased benefits Furry Foster.
www.furryfoster.com/events
Saturday, June 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Doga with Leash Your FitnessJoin Leash Your Fitness and AlmostHome Animal Rescue for a session ofDog Yoga on the beautiful San DiegoBay. Visit, www.leashyourfitness.com EventsPage for more info.
Friday, June 21, 2013National Dog Party Day(See Page 18) Don’t just sit and stay – buyyour tickets today to attend the PAW-Teeof the year. All proceeds benefit SecondChance Dog Rescue. www.DogPartyDay.com
Saturday, June 22, 2013Loews Surf Dog CompetitionThe Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Surf DogCompetition will take place in ImperialBeach California. South of the Pier this year.www.loewssurfdog.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 4 pm - 8 pm3rd Annual Pints for PupsDog-friendly event, fun for the whole fam-ily. “Dog Shack” and “Mangia!Mangia!” willbe serving up American and Italian fare.$1 from every pint will be donated backto New Leash on Life, who trains guide dogpuppies to be future blind companions.www.facebook.com/events/483958624991618/
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 4:10 p.m.Dog Days of Summer atPetco Park (Pardres Game)Dog Days of summer with feature a pre-game "tail" gate party and an on-fieldpet parade. Once the game commencesat 7:10 p.m., guests and their pets are in-vited to cheer on the Padres from the“Park in the Park” area. Applications to at-tend the event can be found online atwww.petco.com/petcopark and will be ac-cepted until June 17, 2013. No walk-upswill be accepted.
Sunday, July 14, 2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Doggie Street Festival – L.A.Join us for the 2nd Annual Doggie StreetFestival - Los Angeles. www.doggiestreetfestival.org
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Doggie Street Festival – S.D.Join us for the 5th Annual Doggie StreetFestival - San Diego, Southern California’sLargest Dog and Cat Adoption Event atLiberty Station - Preble Field. DSF cele-brates our pet companions and urgesthe public to act, advocate and work to-gether to effect positive change and helpend the tragedy that is pet homeless-ness. www.doggiestreetfestival.org
OuR NeW WeBSITe IS OPTIMIzeD fOR MOBIle DeVICeS! San Diego Pets Magazine has more events listed and highlighted online.We invite you to add your own events and share your comments on our website. www.SanDiegoPetsMagazine.com/events
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