http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/ Culver City News Press en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 10:44:PM PDT Tue, 22 May 2012 10:44:PM PDT Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/bull-terriers-a-prehistoric-pig/   Whenever I see a bull terrier I think of a prehistoric pig. It’s true. These dogs are so unusual looking; most people seem to love the look or hate it. I happen to love it. These terriers, colloquially known as “bullies,&rdqu [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 4:23:47 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/living-behind-cages/   I had been there about an hour. Gone through the dog runs. Passed out treats. Scratched a few ears and muzzles as best I could through the chain that separated us. Now I was standing in the office. I wanted to take out A243244 and give him [..] Mon, 23 Apr 2012 9:31:17 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/bali-streets-dogs-find-a-guardian-angel_1332013670/ The images that come to mind when thinking of Bali, Indonesia are turquoise blue water, stretches of white sandy beaches and the colorful, deeply spiritual culture; a dream vacation spot for many travelers. What we aren’t always privy to se [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:47:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/hope-for-sniffles-and-sneezes/ There are many people who have allergies to animals. Believe it or not, I’m one of them. It’s an allergy I developed later in life and I already had my pets. For me, I can’t imagine giving up my animals, and so I take allerg [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:36:23 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/sting-like-a-bee/  This week Gabby accompanied me on one of my doggy photo shoots. It was a gorgeous afternoon and the sun was shining. We went to Burton Chase Park and Gabby sat patiently on the grass as I worked. All of a sudden, I heard her yelp. A bee had [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:55:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/let-a-retriever-wiggle-into-your-heart/ Who doesn’t love a retriever? Those big, loveable dogs that come in black, yellow and chocolate are considered a family staple in many homes. Labrador Retrievers have all the right characteristics for life with people. They are not usua [..] Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:03:00 PDT http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/preventing-heartworm-disease/ I’ve known more than a few rescue dogs that have had heartworm. It sounds really disgusting. Are they really worms that invade the dog, find their way to the heart and make their home there? Yes, that is a fact (invasion of the body snatche [..] Thu, 19 Jan 2012 4:32:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/what-to-do-with-a-lost-dog/ I don’t have to look far to find stray dogs. The street I live on is a well-known dumping ground for people who no longer want their pups. It breaks my heart. I’m also known as the local crazy dog lady; I’ve stopped counting [..] Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:42:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/big-beautiful-bulldogs/ Bulldogs may look mean and tough, but inside they’re just a big puddle of mush. They’re super friendly and tend to love their homes and families. This attachment often grows so strong that they’ll stay inside until they are forc [..] Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:47:00 PST http://www.culvercitynews.org/pets/preposterous-puppy-prejudice/ Few things upset me more than blind prejudice. Growing up as a white, middle-class girl never prepared me for any type of discrimination. Yes, I grew up privileged. Yes, I continue to live an advantaged life, free from bigotry – until I ado [..] Tue, 03 Jan 2012 1:48:00 PST