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The Perfect Pet Getaway is Here!
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Gina Champion-Cain is on a mission to make San Diego one of the best pet-friendly vacation and staycation destinations. See Page 6
Casey Dean Casey@SanDiegoPetsMagazine.com COVER PHOTO Shawn Barker Bar Manager & Webmaster The Patio on Lamont Street www.thepatiosd.com
Focus. Click. Adopt! Professional photographer Colleen Carnevale of Colleen's Custom Pet Photography, uses her camera skills to aid in the adoption of companion animals at area rescue groups, shelters and sanctuaries. See Page 12
WRITERS/COLUMNISTS Mark Carlson Kendra Hartmann Arden Moore Scott DiLorenzo, DVM
CARTOONIST Barbara Fuscsick Puppy Paws Productions www.puppypawsproductions.com
S.D.’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Activities Foxy Fans Will Feast Foxy Treats Raw Pet Food is now offering weekly and bi-monthly raw pet food subscriptions that are CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) that benefits local farmers, including Foxy Treats Farm. See Page 10
We count down the 10 most awesome ways on water and on land to enjoy life in San Diego with your canine pal. See Page 13
National Dog Party Day, June 21 This is no ordinary yappy hour, but the ultimate ‘date night’ with your dog —the once-a-year-party you don’t want to miss. See Page 18
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Pet One local business owner’s plight to make getaway: pet-friendly San Diego 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..
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ina Champion-Cain seems like the type of person who knows exactly how to get what she wants. A selfstarter, the Ann Arbor, Mich. native has checked success after success off her list with each new endeavor. Now, Champion-Cain has a new goal — to make San Diego (along with several other West Coast cities) a destination for pet lovers — and she intends to achieve it. Champion-Cain came to San Diego in 1987 to go to law school and to get her master’s in business, but her real passion, she said, was in the real estate industry. True to form, she saw something she wanted and she went for it, landing a job with a large international real estate company where she worked until 1997, at which point she started her own company, American National
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Investments. From there, she got interested in urban infill redevelopment projects, including historical preservation in distressed areas. Her first project with ANI was a restoration of the old Woolworth’s store in downtown San Diego, which became the House of Blues. “When the economy took a turn for the worse, I felt I had done my course in downtown,” Champion-Cain said. “I had always been a beach girl — I loved the surf and I love my dogs, too.
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I decided there must be a way to combine my love of my dogs, the surf and the beautiful San Diego weather into one business.” Having always been intrigued by the vacation rental business — she had stayed in rentals during trips and staycations several times with family and friends — Champion-Cain said she felt there was a way to improve that industry. “I always want to bring my dogs when I’m on vacation, but I felt that the quality of rental places [that allowed pets] was really poor,” she said. “And not only that, but most places — I’d say 98 percent of them — don’t even allow dogs. That really frustrated me, and I thought there had to be a better way to run this business model.” So, as she had done in the past when
she wanted something that didn’t seem to exist, ChampionCain created it, in the form of Luv Surf San Diego, a cross-market brand that caters to vacationers and staycationers from every angle. Starting with single-family vacation rental cottages on Mission Beach and Mission Bay, Luv Surf’s offers extend to retail items (for both humans and dogs) and drinks and bites at Champion-Cain’s newest endeavor, dog-friendly The Patio on Lamont Street. The company, meanwhile, isn’t stopping there. Champion-Cain plans on adding more city offerings 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 Surf Santa Barbara, a Luv Surf Carmel, a Luv Surf Malibu. I really believe a lot of people want to bring their animals on vacation. Maybe not everyone does, but the point of the fact is that we are 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 to purchase The Patio. Champion-Cain said she never expected she’d enter the restaurant industry. When the opportunity came along to develop the site, she jumped at the chance to be able to offer her vacation rental clients another piece of the puzzle — a dog-friendly restaurant with a locally sourced, sustainable menu. “It really was a real-estate investment for me, and it just so happened to come with a restaurant,” she said.
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Dawg Grog and homemade puppy treats are always on the menu at The Photo by Casey Dean Patio on Lamont Street.
So why the need to create a cluster of businesses within a business 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 it would be pet-friendly, but I have found, unfortunately, that it is one of most pet-unfriendly cities that I spend time in,”
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Luv Surf San Diego vacation rentals offer a range of pet amenities, including food and water bowls, leashes, beds, built-in dog doors and more, while the retail line (which Champion-Cain dubs an “après-surf line for women”) sells clothing and gifts for humans and pets, as well as organic Photos by Shawn Barker dog accessories made from recycled materials.
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Champion-Cain said. “I look at other cities, large and small — like Carmel-by-the-Sea, for example — where they almost laugh at you if you ask if your pet can come in to a bar or on a beach. We can’t even get more dog parks here — it’s so controversial. I’m pretty disappointed in San Diego in its lack of love for animals.” Champion-Cain said she’s not entirely sure why San Diego doesn’t embrace the pet lifestyle as much as other cities she’s visited or lived in, but she suspects it has to do with a select few local politicians who lobby to get their way — a way that often runs counter to what most pet owners would support. She hopes, however, that the tide will change, and she’s doing her part to move that change along by offering pet owners a business model that caters to their needs. “We’re trying to advocate for more dog parks, more [business] establishments. You’ll see there are more businesses cropping up that encourage bringing your animals, and they’re finding that people get it,” she said. “If you read the statistics, people want to travel more with their pets. People want to spend 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 on The Patio on Lamont Street, visit www.thepatioonlamont.com.
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SO hOW WOulD ChaMPIONCaIN DeSCRIBe aN IDeal PeT-fRIeNDlY SaN DIegO STaYCaTION? • MORNINg aT The luV SuRf BeaCh hOuSe: Wake up early and walk the dogs along Mission Bay, joining the other dogs and their owners.
• 10 a.M.: Go to a park and toss ball for the dogs, then to Dog Beach in Ocean Beach or 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 shopping or a light lunch.
• 4 P.M.: Take the dogs for happy hour at Lahaina’s on the beach.
• Take a lONg Walk at sunset on Mission Beach’s boardwalk — with the dogs, of course.
• 8 P.M.: Dinner at a The Patio on Lamont Street.
• 10 P.M.: Relax on the deck at the beach house with a fire going, dog at your side.
Owner Gina Champion-Cain relaxes with Rocky, her 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever at one of her luxPhoto by Shawn Barker ury pet-friendly vacation rentals in Mission Beach. She has three other yellow Labs.
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Foxy Treats Delivers New CSA
Farm Fresh to Fido Foxy Treats Raw Pet Food CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a weekly and bi-monthly raw pet food subscription that supports local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, including Foxy Treats Farm. The CSA offers 4 grain-free varieties of raw dog or cat food made with seasonal organic and natural produce: Lamb, Beef, Chicken, and Ocean Fish. Foxy Treats sources only humanely raised grass-fed and pastured meats, and sustainably caught ocean fish (local halibut, local rockfish, and organic-certified Shetland salmon). The food is delivered to your preferred pick-up location, and comes frozen in approx. 4″x4″ square patties that have been hand-cut. Custom formulas are available upon request. Visit foxytreats.com/pet-food-csa for more information. Do you live in Southern California, but not near one of the already established CSA pick-up locations? Well, then the Foxy Treats CSA Host Program may be right for you. Visit foxytreats.com/csa-host-program for more information. CSA hosts 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 Foxy Treats Doggy Detox Tea, Anna apples, which will soon be harvested 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 provides delicious nutrition for Foxy Treats Raw Pet Food. Foxy Treats is a small local company that is well known nationally for its seven fantastic flavors of treats made from 100% organic ingredients, organic skin and coat supplement made from Valley Center grown avocados, and their dedication to ecologically sound and sustainable business practices. Email customersupport@foxytreats.com for more information about their holistic products, Doggy&Me cooking classes, and canine confections.
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Omar's Exotic Birds Now Open in San Diego!
Chirp! Chirp! Here’s great news for bird lovers! Omar’s Exotic Birds brings more than 25-plus years of experience to a new location in San Diego. Omar’s is easy to find – located on Balboa Avenue near Mount Alifan Drive – (in a store previously housing Radio Shack). Stop in and be greeted in a friendly fashion by beautiful baby parrots who are enjoying the cage-free life on hanging perches. Omar’s amazing toy wall is filled with a multitude of toys for you to select the perfect one for your feathered friend. And, don’t forget to head out to the Bird Buffet to stock up on healthy food and treats for your avian companion. And, there’s much more! Omar’s offers grooming on a walk-in basis and provides boarding in a separate room that features new, large cages and DVDs to watch throughout the day. Just remember that veterinary testing of your pet may be required for boarding. It is obvious that Omar’s staff takes plenty of pride in keeping their stores clean and delivering quality products and services to their clients. Not only do they hand-raise baby birds, but Omar’s team is also involved in numerous conservation projects and they help with unwanted birds or rescues to find loving, permanent homes too. Stop by today! Learn much more about all of Omar’s locations by visiting Omar’s website: www.omarsexoticbirds.com.
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Photographer focuses On upping Pet adoptions
ala, a Dalmatian-mix, had been in a foster home for months. She was available for adoption and featured on the Second Chance Dog Rescue group’s website and Facebook page, but receiving absolutely no interest from potential adopters. That changed the day her picture was taken by professional photographer Colleen Carnevale of Colleen's Custom Pet Photography. Suddenly, two families were vying for the opportunity to adopt Lala. “Pixie”, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair, had been at the Friends of Cats sanctuary in El Cajon with no inquiries until she was professionally photographed by Carnevale with the photo posted on the sanctuary's Facebook page. Pixie's new family came to meet and adopt her as soon as they spotted that photo. Knowing her photos can make a different in animals' lives, Carnevale sets aside a portion of her time each month and donates her talents to rescue groups, shelters and sanctuaries throughout the San Diego region. “These wonderful organizations, most of them run by volunteers, are doing their best to stop animal abuse, promote spay/neuter programs, and find loving homes for animals that would otherwise be killed,” she says. “I can help that effort with photos that make people want to come meet these terrific fur-kids.” Carnevale is a fully-mobile photography service; she brings her lighting equipment, backdrops, props, even an enclosed
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pop-up canopy at times, to create a photo studio in whatever location her critter clients are most happy. “Animals have their comfort zones, their ‘safe places’, and it’s when they’re in those places that the best photo moments happen.” she notes. “My goal is to make sure the photography experience is stress-free for everyone involved.” She adds, “I avoid using flashes because they can be frightening, I try not to make any sudden movements or even talk too loudly during our session. I ask if there are certain sounds or other issues that might be a problem— it’s all about keeping anxiety out of the picture-taking process.” Carnevale says that animal companions, with a few exceptions, are not trained performers who will pose for the camera on cue. So, she pays attention to their body language signals and knows when it is time to take a break during the photo session. With handy cameras built into every smart phone on the market, why hire someone to take a photo of your animal companion? “Candid snapshots from a point-and-shoot camera are fun and easy, and we all love them,” she acknowledges, “But they’re not going to match a professional’s ability to work with light, to find the perfect angle, to know what belongs in the photo and what shouldn’t be there.” She explains, “Yes, photography has a technical component that has been made more accessible through technology, but it’s also an art, and a good photographer is going to create a fantastic image you’ll treasure the same way you would a painting or sculpture.” Among the groups to which she volunteers her time are Second Chance Dog Rescue, Friends of Cats, Greyhound Connection and the Escondido Humane Society. Examples of Carnevale’s work can be seen at www.custompetphoto.com.
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#gOPeTS PhOTO CONTeST: After asking all you Facebook-fans to post photos of activities you enjoy with 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 fame to give Lulu Bella a shout out in hopes we can find her forever home (see page14). Don’t miss Chopper at the “5th Annual Bandit’s Blood Drive Honoring San Diego Heroes!” on June 8th (see page 26 for details). We really enjoyed seeing all the entries and thank everyone who participated!
San Diego’s
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Activities 1. SWIM aND Make a SPlaSh: We hu-
mans enjoy water sports, so why shouldn’t our canine companions? The next time you go out kayaking, canoeing, surfing or stand-up paddle boarding, consider bringing along your dog. Several places and groups in San Diego, including Family Kayak Adventure Center, Aqua Adventures and Leash Your Fitness offer on-the-water experiences in a variety of vessels for you and your pet. Not sure where to start? Mypaddledog.com offers information to help you decide which vessel would be best, along with how many and what size of dogs can comfortably fit in them. For those looking to hang 10 with their dog, Helen Woodward offers surfing lessons for human/canine duos,
from the basics of introducing your dog to the water up to GromMutt classes to help you and your dog catch a wave.
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geT BaCk TO NaTuRe: San Diego and its surroundings offer a multitude of hiking trails and camping grounds that provide the perfect backdrop for you and your pet to commune with nature. Several campgrounds, including Campland on the Bay, San Diego Metro KOA in Chula Vista and Padre Dam Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve in Santee allow dogs (check for leash and
other restrictions). Just looking for a daytime activity with your pet? Miles of trails, most of them dog friendly, exist in and around San Diego. Mission Trails Regional Park, Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, Marion Bear Memorial Park and many more offer walking, hiking and trail-running paths, while Lake Miramar has a five-mile loop and Lake Murray’s paved path can give you a roughly 6.5-mile workout. Paths along Mission Bay allow dogs, but only before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Between those times, hop across the water to Fiesta Island, where dogs can run sans leash. www.campland.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/san-diego www.santeelakes.com www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/index.shtml
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Adopt Me San Diego! MY NaMe IS lulu Belle. I’m told I’m a blondie with the face of an angel and a tail that just won’t quit. I don’t mean to sound conceited, but if you’re looking at my picture right now you’re probably squealing over how cute I am. So, how in the world did I find myself in a ...rescue? As far as anyone can tell my early life was spent on the streets with a pack of dogs. Luckily, when I was about six-months old, Yorkie Rescue got ahold of me and promised to 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’s best that I have another playful pup to run around with. Besides, it boosts my self-confidence, and despite how confident my writing may come off, I’m still learning to trust you humans.
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TRY a NeW SPORT: Looking to
diversify your workout? Why start something new alone when you could brave the unknown with your dog in tow? Oceanside’s Beach City Dogs offers the largest dog dock diving training pool in the U.S., with a 49-foot pool and a 42foot dock. The Total Dog, meanwhile, offers canine swimming, fitness and injury recovery classes, with options like an underwater treadmill and warmwater massage. San Diego also boasts several flyball — a relay race for dogs — teams, including the Lickety Splits, Fast Fourward and Catchers on the Fly, which offer training and practice sessions, while Encinitas’ Zoom Room offers dog agility, cross training and “Pup-lates.” Leash Your Fitness offers a range of activities to do with your dog, designed to get you both off the couch and in shape, including “Doga” classes. www.beachcitydogs.weebly.com www.mytotaldog.com www.zoomroomonline.com www.flyball.org www.leashyourfitness.com
I know right now I’m seemingly pretty much perfect, but I suppose the real question is if I’m perfect for you. I’m a complex little lady, and I like to get all my cards out on the table up front, so there are no surprises. To be blunt, I much prefer the company of other pups to people. You can’t take it personally, but if you need a lap dog who just lavishes attention upon you, you probably aren’t going to be too impressed with me. I won’t be too impressed with you either though, so don’t feel bad. I’m certainly not your average Yorkie, but there is nothing typical about greatness!
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I’m a California girl, through and through, so I’d really like to stay within a reasonable driving distance of San Diego, too. aRe YOu The PeRfeCT hOMe fOR Me? If yes, please contact my foster mom at misslulubelle12@gmail.com or visit my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/misslulubelle12. I can’t wait to meet your other pup(s) and see your yard! ;)
CaTCh a flICk: Sure, you could
go to a dark movie theater, but why would you when San Diego offers so many opportunities to take in a movie outdoors, and with your pooch? Sally and Henry’s Dog House shows movies on its patio (call for specific days and times), while the County Parks and Recreation-sponsored free Summer Movies in the Park take place at parks throughout the entire county through Sept. 21. Check specific venues for dog regulations.
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hIT uP aN eVeNT: If there’s one thing San Diego is not short on, it’s events revolving around our pets. National Dog Party Day (June 21), the Loews Surf Dog Competition (June 22), Doggie Street Festival (July 28), Dog Days of Summer Fest (Aug. 10) and the Fur Ball gala (Aug. 17) are just a drop in the bucket of the plethora of pet-themed
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events happening year round in San Diego. Check San Diego Pets Magazine’s monthly calendar to keep up on what’s coming up next.
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VISIT a DOg PaRk: While it may seem like an obvious choice to bring your dog to a dog park, perhaps you’re not aware of the range of outdoor activities available to you and your canine companion. Ocean Beach and Coronado both feature dog beaches, while Balboa Park’s Nate’s Point and Morley Field are favorites of pet owners. Fiesta Island, meanwhile, offers the perfect hideaway in the middle of Mission Bay for dogs who like to romp in the water. Whatever your location in the county, it’s likely you won’t have to travel far to find a good off-leash spot. Check the city’s Park and Recreation webpage for descriptions and locations of the area’s dog parks. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs
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gRaB a BeeR… : San Diego is
home to some of the best microbreweries in the country, and it seems local brewers know their customers don’t want to drink without their dogs. Several breweries feature pet-friendly patios, while some even host pet-themed happy hours and events. AleSmith Brewing Company, Mission Brewery and Green Flash Brewing Company are just a few of the breweries and pubs that are dog friendly. The San Diego Brewers Guild publishes a visitor’s guide (available online) with lists of pubs, tasting rooms and breweries and their details, including — you guessed it — whether or not the venue allows pets.
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…OR a glaSS Of WINe: Temec-
ula, just an hour away and home to some of Southern California’s best wineries, of-
fers about 25 dog-friendly wineries, many of which allow dogs both on the patio and in the tasting room. What better way to spend an afternoon than roaming some vineyards with your pet in tow?
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gO ShOPPINg: You don’t have to limit your shopping time with your dog to pet stores. Many shops allow dogs, while the recent trend in shopping mall architecture — the outdoor “lifestyle” mall that offers shopping al fresco — means that dogs are welcome more often than not. The newly revamped Westfield UTC touts its pet-friendliness: the outdoor mall welcomes dogs, and even features a Puppy Park. www.westfield.com/utc
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geT OBeDIeNT: Whether you just need help teaching your pooch the basics of obedience or you’re looking for a trainer to help more detailed tasks and tricks, San Diego has you covered. The San Diego Humane Society offers classes designed to be fun for both human and dog, such as the Doggie Café, during which human participants can socialize with other pet lovers while their dogs learn good table manners. Zoom Room, meanwhile, has courses ranging from simple obedience and socialization to more skill-based classes that hone instincts like herding and scent detection. Behavior Buddies by Camp Bow Wow offers small classes with four or less dogs per group and private in-home training for all levels of obedience. www.sdhumane.org www.zoomroomonline.com www.myhomebuddies.com/lajolla
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Billy
STORIES Not a Bully...a Billy Billy, formerly named “Bully,” was seized by San Diego Humane Society Field Services Officers after responding to a cruelty complaint. It was an unpleasant scene that awaited officers at the residence in Oceanside, and they were quick to remove Billy from the premises and into safety. Despite Billy’s sweet temperament and friendly personality, it took him six months to finally find a home. Finally Billy was seen, not as some kind of bully, but as the lovable boy that he is! The bond was immediate, as his adopters describe, “Basically, we struck gold when we met him. He is a very, very sweet and gentle kind of dog. And he was just waiting to find us. ...WE were waiting to find each other.” Billy, who sleeps next to their bed every night, could not be more adored by his pet parents who were quick to sing his praises as they proudly sported shirts at the San Diego Humane Society’s Walk for Animals in May, with the words “For Dog’s Sake—ADOPT.” San Diego Humane Society Field Services Sergeant, Denah Peterson sums it up by saying, “This is just one of the reasons we love what we do. ...To take a dog like this out of a bad situation and give him the opportunity to meet a wonderful new family. That’s what it’s all about. And now here he is—healthy and happy, surrounded by friends at our Walk for Animals. It just doesn’t get any better.”
About the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA
The San Diego Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent animal cruelty/neglect, provide medical care and educate the community on the humane treatment of animals. www.sdhumane.org. Facebook/Twitter @SanDiegoPets | www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com | JUNE 2013 17
THE PARTY IS ON! Arden Moore,
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ark your calendar for June 21 and get ready to unleash the party animal inside you! Come join us a special night of games, dancing and celebrating that special people-pet friendship bond at the third annual National Dog Party Day™ at Camp-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 want to miss. Our goal is threefold: to sneak in good doggy manners in a fun setting, to give people the chance to revel in the moment with their dogs, and to raise money for hard-working pet charities. We will be celebrating the people-dog bond on June 21 all across America with 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 Second Chance Dog Rescue, one of San Diego’s largest and most successful non-profit pet groups. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs from local shelters. After meeting with key members, Megan Steele and Alison Fogel for pre-party planning, I can attest to their dogged determination to find welcoming homes for dogs and cats and other homeless critters. So, how can you get in? Easy, tickets are $25 per person – and are tax deductible. Because we want to ensure the safety of all, dogs must be leashed and
More Party Details National Dog Party Day-San Diego will be held June 21 at Camp-Run-A-Mutt, 4030 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego. The party kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 apiece and 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 one dog per person and all dogs must be well-mannered, current on their vaccinations and on leashes. For more info, please visit www.dogpartyday.com. it’s a one-dog-per-person policy. If you have more than one dog, invite a friend to join you or select one of your dogs for a special one-on-one outing. Your ticket gets you and your wellmannered dog into the party and access to great treats, fun games and special activities. We will also be conducted a raffle of paw-some pet prizes you can win. At the end of the party, attendees will receive special ‘wag bags’ filled with great pet products and coupons valued at more than $75 thanks to the generosity of our local and national sponsors. Do you love singing to your dog? We have the perfect stage to showcase your talents. We will be offering a very special prize to the person or group who performs best in the K9 Karaoke contest. It’s our version of American Idol. Contestants perform in costume (or not) a famous song or one they wrote to their dog in front of the party crowd.
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A three-member panel of pet celebrities will judge each contestant based on their singing talents, creativity and most of all, their dog’s response to their canine crooning. We are looking for five performances. To reserve your spot on stage, please contact me (Arden@fourleggedlife.com) by June 18. This year’s event will also feature the talents of pet psychic Sindi Somers. She is ready to provide revealing answers to your most confounding questions about your canine and has been featured on the new show, Pet Lounge TV. And for you trivia buffs, we will test your doggy knowledge in a new game I created called, “You Don’t Know Jack – Woof!” The game is appropriately named because the ‘poster dog’ of National Dog Party Day™ is the athletic, charming Cairn terrier belonging to Dawn Celapino, founder of Leash Your Fitness. Yes, Jack IS expected to attend. Two of our most popular games,
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Canine Musical Chairs and Four Legged Life’s Tunnel of Love are also back. The first game tests your timing abilities and your dog’s obedience skills to sit in a hula hoop when the music stops. The second requires you and your dog to wiggle through an agility tunnel. The clock does not stop until you are both out of the tunnel and your dog kisses you. Last year, there were some very swift Border collies who lost to a lovable, waddling Bulldog because they refused to kiss their pet parents after exiting the tunnel. The Bulldog became a surprise champ for quickly giving a slobber smooch to his person. Finally, we thank Heather Rolinski and the gang at CampRun-A-Mutt in Point Loma for once again hosting the party at their spacious place. So, get your tickets now – don’t delay! And remember to heed my motto: party fur-ever! Founder of Four Legged Life.com and creator of National Dog Party Day, Arden Moore is an animal behavior consultant, best-selling author, professional speaker and certified pet first aid master instructor. Enroll in her pet first aid classes to earn certification. Each week, she hosts the award-winning Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. To learn more, visit www.fourleggedlife.com, www.petfirst aid4u.com and www.petliferadio.com/behave.html. Facebook/Twitter @SanDiegoPets | www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com | JUNE 2013 19
Where to get a good (Drool) Doggy Bag
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no problem with it. Musket is a very loving and people-oriented dog and doesn’t like to be left alone. Now when we 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 bistros that allow dogs, especially on the patio or sidewalk. We bring the old boy along and he’s happy. He still begs (see last month’s story). We’ve found a few places in San Diego County we love and think the world of. They are what are popularly known as ‘petfriendly.’ Add the fact that they love Musket means we have no problems bringing him along. Café Merlot up in the Rancho Bernardo Winery is one such bistro. Owned by a lovely lady named Toni Kraft, Café Merlot has the finest food, most wonderful service and charming ambiance of any place you can bring your pooch. A comfortable patio with plenty of room for the canine connoisseur in your life. They love dogs. In fact, I think it’s a requirement on the job application. Any good ‘pet-friendly’ place will have a special dog bowl for water and have healthy treats. Just a bit farther north in Escondido is Vinz Wine Bar. The owner is…what else, Vinnie, a gregarious and enthusiastic provider of fine wine, fine Italian food and fine entertainment. Even beyond being pet-friendly, they love Musket and Saffron. I recommend the Lasagna! Down in Poway on Poway Road east of Midlands is the Company Kitchen. Another place with a great patio and a
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 El Cajon is the Gillespie Field Café, owned by Peter Oliver. This is not your typical burgers and fries joint. They have some very interesting and delectable dishes you wouldn’t expect to find by the airport. Great bands and entertainment on weekends, they too know a good dog when they see one. Musket and Saffron are right at home. There’s one place in Poway that loves Musket and Saffron so much that they have told us, ‘No Musket, no service!’ They’re kidding, of course. I think. Anyway, I’ve never tested it. I love their food. In most cases, if we’ve never been to a particular restaurant, I’ll call them and explain we have one working and one retired Guide Dog. In all but a few exceptions, I have been told. ‘Sure, bring them both!’ That’s not just pet-friendly, it’s good business. As long as the dog behaves and isn’t a disruption, they can be welcomed at most outside eateries. As for inside, you have to take it on a case by case basis. Now back to the Doggy B…uh, DCRCTCs. I don’t often leave a restaurant with food. I have a very healthy appetite. Look at my picture in ‘Confessions of a Guide Dog’ and you’ll see I’m telling the truth. But when we have leftovers, we take it home and enjoy a snack or lunch the next day. The dogs still get Diddly-Squat. Some things don’t change.
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MARK CARLSON lives in San Diego with with his wife, Jane and Guide Dogs, Musket and Saffron. A docent at the San Diego Air & Space Museum and aviation historian, Mark writes for several national aviation magazines. He is a featured speaker for many local adult education programs. His first book, ‘Confessions of a Guide Dog – The Blonde Leading the Blind’ is a humorous memoir about the adventures of life with Musket. It is available online at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and iUniverse.com. Contact Mark, Musket and Saffron at www.musketmania.com.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS List your Business, call (619) 573-5615 Behavior Buddies by Camp BowWow Dog Training, Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Bonded and Insured (619) 889-7767 www.myhomebuddies.com/LaJolla
Dog Beach Dog Wash Do-It-Yourself•Service•Accessories 4933 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 523-1700 http://www.dogwash.com
Four Legged Life Pet event speaker Arden Moore Dog/cat behavior consults Host dog parties • (760) 433-3480 www.fourleggedlife.com
Home Buddies by Camp BowWow Dog Walking, Pet Sitting & Dog Training Bonded and Insured (619) 889-7767 www.myhomebuddies.com/LaJolla
Kittycare La Jolla Professional Pet Sitters Experience with Special Needs Animals Certified Pet First Aid & CPR (858) 352-6988 • KittycareLJ@att.net
Leash Your Fitness Fitness class for you and your DOG. Classes / events throughtout San Diego. 619-822-3296 http://www.LeashYourFitness.com
Linda Michaels, MA Victoria Stilwell-licensed Private/Customized Force-free Dog Training La Jolla to Carlsbad (858) 259-9663 www.DogPsychologistOnCall.com
Pet First Aid 4 U Dog and cat 1st aid, CPR classes Hands-on training. Earn certificate. Throughout S.D. • (760) 433-3480 www.petfirstaid4u.com
Project Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education 887 1/2 Sherman Street, SD, CA 92110 Wildlife Information Line 619-225-9453 www.projectwildlife.org
Puptown Doggy Daycare 205 16th Street. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 234-5278 www.puptown.net
The Total Dog, Swim & Gym 3060 Industry St., Ste. 108 Oceanside, CA • 760-721-1DOG (1364) www.mytotaldog.com 22 JUNE 2013 | www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com
Artist Profile
It would seem to most that Linda Goldstein has a job that is one to be envied. When your hobby becomes your job or your job becomes your hobby, you know that you produce work that is exceptional, because of the joy you feel when you are creating it. Linda moved from New Jersey to California to be close to her children and grandchildren; her son lives in Manhattan Beach, her daughter lives in Lake San Marcos, and now lives in San Elijo Hills, San Marcos. Linda has been an artist all her life. She majored in art education, taught kindergarten through high school in New Jersey, and now teaches art through the San Dieguito Adult School in Encinitas, where lessons are taught overlooking the beach at Fletcher Cove. When she’s not teaching, Linda loves to paint pet portraits, and came upon this hidden talent of hers quite by accident. She was browsing online and saw some gorgeous portraits of dogs. So she tried her hand at it and succeeded so instantaneously that she soon started to have people calling to commission portraits of their pets. Her paintings 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 see your pet immortalized in acrylic paints, all Linda needs are some photographs and a few minutes of your time over the tele-
phone. She asks for multiple photographs, preferably ones that show the pet’s personality. She excels in capturing the expressions of your pets, and customizes your painting to suit your particular needs and desires. Linda participated in the Pet Expo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. She has donated paintings to the Helen Woodward Animal Center and the San Diego Humane Society as a way of giving thanks and giving back to these wonderful organizations. When she’s not painting, Linda loves to draw and sketch at the San Diego Botanical Gardens, or to hike the trails with her daughter. You may find her lost in a crossword puzzle with her two cats, Lucy and Lily, never far from sight. If you are interested in a portrait of your pet, or to give an incredible gift to a family member or friend, contact Linda at www.fureverpetportraits.com or fur-everpetportraits@hotmail.com.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
Emergency Hospitals BONITA/CHULA VISTA Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of South County (619) 591-4802 885 Canarios Court, #108, Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.PESCSanDiego.com
CARLSBAD California Veterinary Specialists 7 days 24 hours (760) 431-2273 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com
ENCINITAS VCA North Coast Veterinary & Emergency (760) 632-1072 414 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024, www.VCANorthCoast.com
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Animal Shelters & Humane Societies ACCEPT STRAYS & HAVE ADOPTION BAY PARK/MISSION VALLEY County Animal Services
Baja Dog Rescue (619) 407-9372 www.bajadogrescue.org
5480 Gaines St., CA 92110 (619) 767-2675 www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Barking Lot (619) 796-2253 www.thebarkinglot.net
BONITA County Animal Services
Cat Adoption Service (760) 550-2287 www.sdcats.org
5821 Sweetwater Road, CA 91902 (619) 767-2675 www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
CAMP PENDLETON Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter 4th St. Area 25 Bldg. 25132 CA 92054 (760) 725-8120
CARLSBAD County Animal Services 2481 Palomar Airport Road, CA 92011 619) 767-2675 www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Animal Urgent Care of Escondido 7 Days 24 hours (760) 738-9600 2430-A S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025, www.AUC.US.com
CHULA VISTA City of Chula Vista Animal Shelter
KEARNY MESA/CLAIREMONT
CORONADO Animal Care Facility
Animal ER of San Diego (858) 569-0600 5610 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 M-F 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Sat/Sun 24 hours
LA MESA Pet Emergency & Specialty Center 7 Days 24 hours (619) 462-4800 5232 Jackson Drive #105, La Mesa, CA 91942, www.PESCSanDiego.com
MISSION VALLEY VCA Emergency Animal Hospital 7 Days 24 hours (619) 299-2400 2317 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108 www.VCAEmergency.com
MURRIETA California Veterinary Specialists 7 days 24 hours (951) 600-9803 25100 Hancock Ave. #116, Murrieta, CA 92562, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com
OCEANSIDE Mission Animal & Bird Hospital 7 Days 24 hours (760) 433-3763 655 Benet Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058 www.missionanimal.com
130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123 www.cvacf.org Hours: Sun & Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Furry Foster 858-848-PETS (7387) http://furryfoster.com German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue www.GSP-Rescue.org Greyhound Connection www.GreyhoundConnection.org
It’s The Pits (Specializing in the Bully Breeds) (858) 484-0985 http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org
1275 N. Marshall Ave., CA 92020 (619) 441-1580 Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
ESCONDIDO Escondido Humane Society 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027 (760) 888-2275 www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
OCEANSIDE San Diego Humane Society-North (For dogs) 2905 San Luis Rey Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Diego Humane Society-North (For cats) 572 Airport Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ACCEPT OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALS BAY PARK/MISSION VALLEY San Diego Humane Society-San Diego Campus 5500 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.
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Veterinary Specialty Hospital 7 Days 24 hours (858) 875-7500 10435 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, CA 92121 www.VSHSD.com
Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue www.forgottenpaws.org
EL CAJON City of El Cajon Animal Shelter
Friends of Cats 15587 Olde Highway 80, CA, 92021 (619) 561-0361 www.FriendsofCats.org Hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego 858-779-9149 www.coastalgsrsd.org
Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc. https://sites.google.com/site/idtdinc/
Animal Emergency Clinic (858) 748-7387 12775 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 M-F 6 p.m.-8 a.m. Sat/Sun. 24 hours www.AnimalEmergencySD.com Veterinary Specialty Hospital (760) 466-0600 2055 Montiel Road, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069 www.vshsd.com
Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego www.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.com
1395 First Street, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7371 Hours: 7 days 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Rescue & Adoption A Passion For Paws (Akita Rescue) (818) 925-4827 www.APassionForPaws.org
Last Chance at Life All Breed Animal Rescue (760) 433-3763 x224 (Schedule an appointment) www.lastchanceatlife.org List Srv 4 Therapy Dog Teams listsrv4therapydog@att.net 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
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San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society (619) 593-2123 www.SDTurtle.org
Rancho Coastal Humane Society 389 Requeza Street, CA 92024 (760) 753-6413 www.sdpets.org Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tue 11:30 a.m-5 p.m.
Second Chance Dog Rescue (619) 721-3647 http://secondchancedogrescue.org
RANCHO SANTA FE Helen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Road, CA 92067 (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Hours: 7 days 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Upward Dog Rescue (858) 345-2434 www.upwarddogrescue.org
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Westie Rescue of California (619) 579-6395 www.WestieRescueCA.com
National Cat Protection Society 9031 Birch Street, CA 91977 (619) 469-8771 www.NatCat.org Hours: Tue-Sat noon-5 p.m.
Wee Companions (619) 934-6007 http://WeeCompanions.org
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Rattlesnakesandyourpets:what you need to know
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ith the increasing temperatures and longer daylight upon us, San Diegans are spending more and more time outside with their beloved pets. This inevitably leads to more interaction with nature, in particular the feared and dreaded rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes belong to the Pit Viper family (Crotalidae), named so for their heat-sensing pit organs found between their eyes and nostrils. Multiple species of rattlesnakes can be found in San Diego, with some of the more common including the Southern Pacific, Red Diamond, and Mojave Green. These snakes can be found all over San Diego County, from grasslands to dry, rocky terrain. The inquisitive nature of dogs combined with their predatory instinct
makes a perfect combination for rattlesnake bites. Several factors contribute to the severity of rattlesnake envenomation, including age/size/species of snake, age/size of pet, and location of bite. Some bite wounds (roughly 25 percent) do not result in envenomation and are termed “dry” bites. These bite wounds will initially mimic a venomous bite and should be treated as such. Dogs will commonly get bit on the muzzle and face if they were sniffing around in the snakes direction, although bite wounds to the legs and toes are not uncommon. Bite wounds to the head and neck often cause substantial soft tissue swelling (see picture) and pain, but rarely result in upper airway obstruction unless bitten in the mouth.
The presence of puncture wounds, redness/bruising of skin, and bleeding from puncture wounds are also synonymous with rattlesnake bites. Less obvious (but more concerning) effects of rattlesnake bites include coagulopathies (bleeding) and neurologic abnormalities. If you suspect a rattlesnake bit your pet, do not attempt to minimize the spread of venom yourself by way of tourniquets or “sucking” out the venom, as these actions may actually make things worse. You should seek immediate veterinary attention. The mainstay of treatment for rattlesnake envenomation is antivenom, which neutralizes the effects of the venom. Your veterinarian may recommend additional treatment such as pain medications, IV fluids, and blood monitoring depending on the severity of the bite wound. Treatment initiated within the first several hours of getting bit carries the best outcome, so do not delay having your pet seen. Our feline friends are not immune to rattlesnake bites either. Symptoms may be similar and cats are often more severely affected so prompt treatment is necessary. Scott DiLorenzo, DVM is an associate veterinarian with Animal Urgent Care and Specialty group in Escondido. He is the North County chapter representative for the San Diego Veterinary Association, as well as an advisor for Furlocity online pet accommodations. In his free time, Dr. DiLorenzo enjoys all things outdoors, including surfing, soccer, and riding motorcycles.
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, June 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 4:10 p.m.
5th Annual Bandit’s Blood Drive Honoring San Diego Heroes!
Doga with Leash Your Fitness
Dog Days of Summer at Petco Park (Pardres Game)
Continuing Bandit’s legacy of making a difference in life while helping to save lives. This blood drive, to benefit the San Diego Blood Bank, is a family festival, with free BBQ for all, VIP lounge for blood donors, live music, special guests, entertainment for kids, plus it’s dog friendly! www.sandiegoharley.com/event_calendar.asp
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 3 pm - 7 pm
PAWS 20th Fiesta Celebration Come celebrate the roaring 20’s! Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. RSVP via phone or online by May 27 or tickets may be purchased the day of the event at the door. See ad on page 17.
Join Leash Your Fitness and Almost Home Animal Rescue for a session of Dog Yoga on the beautiful San Diego Bay. Visit, www.leashyourfitness.com Events Page for more info.
(See Page 18) Don’t just sit and stay – buy your tickets today to attend the PAW-Tee of the year. All proceeds benefit Second Chance Dog Rescue. www.DogPartyDay.com
Dog Days of summer with feature a pregame "tail" gate party and an on-field pet parade. Once the game commences at 7:10 p.m., guests and their pets are invited to cheer on the Padres from the “Park in the Park” area. Applications to attend the event can be found online at www.petco.com/petcopark and will be accepted until June 17, 2013. No walk-ups will be accepted.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, June 21, 2013
National Dog Party Day
Loews Surf Dog Competition The Loews Coronado Bay Resort’s Surf Dog Competition will take place in Imperial Beach California. South of the Pier this year.
www.pawssandiego.org/fiesta2013
www.loewssurfdog.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 4 pm - 8 pm
Furry Foster's Pitty Party
3rd Annual Pints for Pups
Celebrate on one of our favorite breeds the American Pitbull Terrier with an advocacy event and fundraiser at Mission Brewery! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. FREE event, $1 from each beer purchased benefits Furry Foster. www.furryfoster.com/events
Dog-friendly event, fun for the whole family. “Dog Shack” and “Mangia!Mangia!” will be serving up American and Italian fare. $1 from every pint will be donated back to New Leash on Life, who trains guide dog puppies to be future blind companions. www.facebook.com/events/483958624991618/
Doggie Street Festival – L.A. Join us for the 2nd Annual Doggie Street Festival - 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 Street Festival - San Diego, Southern California’s Largest Dog and Cat Adoption Event at Liberty Station - Preble Field. DSF celebrates our pet companions and urges the public to act, advocate and work together to effect positive change and help end the tragedy that is pet homelessness. 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 26 JUNE 2013 | www.sandiegopetsmagazine.com | Facebook/Twitter @SanDiegoPets
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Pet First Aid/CPR classes with a real cat and dog! 760-433-3480 www.petfirstaid4u.com
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