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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

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Greetings from Kauai - one of the most beautiful places on earth. And, one that embraces that special people-pet bond. Stop No. 22 on my national book tour - Kauai Humane Society. Here, I served as featured speaker and contest judge for the shelter’s fourth annual “Love a Dog Day” event. What fun! We judged fastest dog, best-costumed dog (a c… read more