Adopt a Pet Saturday at Silverado in Redondo Beach
In the spotlight will be the facility's pet therapy program. A collection also will be taken for local rescue groups and adoption organizations. Bring non-perishable pet food, treats and toys to donate.
Participating vendors include Nature Network, Whiskers and Tails Foundation, Dirty Dog Squad, St. Anthony's Canine Rescue, Southern California Greyhound and Adoption Legion. For information, call 310-896-3100.
Silverado facilities specialize in treating people with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders.
Here's a 2010 story out of Salt Lake City about Silverado's unique use of kangaroos as therapy animals.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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