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It has been a while since I have had a class open to the public, but in September, there will be THREE (One at Wagville, two at My Pet Naturally)!  Would love to see you there!  

It Happens Everywhere

by Lisa Vaughn of http://www.petinsurancecomparison.org

Homeless animals can be found in every city of every state. The numbers are shocking. An average of seven million dogs and cats enter America...

It was an historic night last night at the West Hollywood City Council meeting.  The room was jammed full of animal lovers that wanted to witness the beginning of the end of cruel puppy mills, where 99% of puppies in pet stores come from.  Many of us had spent many a Saturday protesting the pet stores that are supplied by the horrendous mills, like Elite Animals in West Hollywood.  I was so very impressed by the compassion of the mayor, Abbe Land, and the entire council, especi...

Massaging Sunny, official mascot for Buddha Bark

photo by Jesse Freidin

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My hero: American Bulldog Gracie

I am heartbroken that I have recently lost my Gracie, but so very grateful for the time I had with her.  She would have been 19 years old this summer.
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Well, Arnold vetoed AB 241, the anti-puppy mill bill that wouldn't allow someone to have more than 50 unaltered animals.  He is the only governor to veto such a bill that has passed in at least six other states.  California isn't as compassionate as these other states?  Arnold also thinks it's OK if animal abusers are allowed to possess more animals, and that people sell animals on the roadside or any other place for th...

I am ashamed that I haven't kept up with the blog.  I have been saving all the news for my quarterly newsletters, so have not taken the time to keep up here.  The Fall Newsletter is just days away, so please check back soon for all the latest in the world of animals.  You can subscribe here.

I hoped I might be able to share a plea on behalf of the millions of healthy, life-loving animals that...

After months of planning, I am pleased to announce that the PAWSTRONOMICAL Pet CPR Event to benefit the Burbank Animal Shelter was a big success with almost 200 attendants!

Can't wait for next year!

From Pam:  Most people have a hard-enough time keeping up with vet bills, and taxing vet services will make it much harder on vets, people and animals.  People shouldn't be discouraged to provide vet care!

From Marie Atake of Forte Animal Rescue:

PLEASE CROSS-POST

Say NO to taxes on veterinary services!

It will be directly harm the rescue community if it won’t b...