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October 2014
SECTION One
Larchmont Chronicle
Pets of Larch mont Neighborhood dog lovers unite to tell tales of their furry friends
Pets add so much to family life. Our puppy, Ginger, is now
like a typical “teen” challenging authority and acting out for attention. She follows me everywhere and is absolutely in love with my daughters Isabella and Amelia. It’s difficult to remember our life before Ginger came along. The thing that has surprised me most about having a dog is the amount of joy that comes from this 11-pound fluffy creature. Ginger makes everyone smile with her sweet enthusiasm— from people in stores who see her, people we encounter on the street and our friends and family. I’ve seen the benefits of responsibility and patience that the girls have shown in taking care of Ginger. Here, some neighbors weigh in about their own pets: Terrell Perfitt: “I can’t believe the unconditional love from my dog. I can leave the house for five minutes, return and she greets me like I have been gone for a month!” Lizzy Martinez: “When one
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of our kids goes on a sleepover, our dog Sofia sneaks into their room at night to steal one of their socks to sleep with it!” Nancy Muller: “Our dog Milo is like our third child and
he loves his ‘sisters’ Frances and Agnes. He will cuddle and carry around their teddy bears when they are not home.” Stephanie Striegel: “Our new puppy Lula is so loyal, so loving, and always interested in what we are up to. A couple
more months of this and my husband and I are going to be under the impression that we are the most fascinating people on the planet.” Cocoe Voci: “Our Chihuahua mix, Luma, is truly part of the family. She showers us with love and kisses. The kids, Vaughn and Lila, call her ‘Licky Lu’ because of her uncontrollable urge to lick us!” Josh Billings: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Before being a dog owner I would never have understood what he meant, but Ginger’s devotion to our family has made me a believer. We give so much to our pets, but in the end, we are the ones who reap the most benefit.
March at Tar Pits to save animals
Run for Rescues at the Rose Bowl
A march to save elephants and rhinoceroses will begin at 11 a.m. at the La Brea Tar Pits on Sat., Oct. 4. Sponsored by the U.S. Humane Society, the march is designed to bring awareness to the killing of these animals for their tusks and horns. Los Angeles March will feature education by Animal Ambassadors and African drumming with Malik Sow. Speakers include Dr. Reese Halter, music by Kat Kramer, and the Agape International Children’s Choir.
The Race for the Rescues takes place on Sat., Oct. 18 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The 5K, 10K, and 1K Dog Walk benefits local animal welfare groups. A kids fun run and couch potato race will also take place at the event aimed to save lives of homeless dogs, cats and horses. Prizes, adoptions and a pet psychic as well as face painting, food trucks and a silent auction will also be at the ninth annual event. Visit racefortherescues.org.
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