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My latest travels took me to the Great Smoky Mountains — specifically, Dollywood. Country singer Dolly Parton, well known for her songs, quick wit and generosity, is a big animal lover. For nearly 20 years, she has provided the world’s largest bald eagle aviary inside her theme park. The big star among this winged bunch answers to the name, … read more

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People aren't the only ones who love to party. In fact, dogs are true party animals. Recently, my "canine celebrities" -Chipper and Cleo -- joined me on San Diego Living TV show (The CW network) -- as I shared safety tips for Halloween and other holidays as well as offered fun dog party tips. So much for dignity. I wore a cat mask, Chipper dressed… read more

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Palm Springs is a magical spot surrounded by mountains that sport various looks, depending on the time of day and the attitude of the sun and the sky. It is also a place that I have been fortunate to cultivate a lot of friendships and professional contacts — all sharing one commonality: a love of pets. That’s why I was happy that one of my na… read more

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Calling all pet lovers on Zootoo and beyond! Grrr-eat news! Each week, I host the OH BEHAVE! show on Pet Life Radio (www.petliferadio.com). My producer just received word that our show is a FINALIST in the GENERAL category for best podcast on the planet! There were thousands of entries. This is a huge honor to be a finalist, but we need your … read more

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Little dogs can teach us two-leggers a lot. Just watched the movie, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and walked away impressed by the key messages delivered in a humorous way. First, the producers did their best to emphasize that pet lovers select a pet based on compatibility - not on looks. Next, they addressed that chihuahuas, though small, are still fu… read more