pet laws: October 2010 Archives
Manhattan Beach has put the word out for dog owners in the city who would like to serve on a
committee addressing dog issues.
The Community Dog Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays -- the next meeting is Oct. 26. From the press release:
The city has worked for the past several years to increase the quality of life for dogs and their owners, specifically addressing the establishment of more places for dogs to walk, run and play.
"The Community Dog Advisory Committee activities are another way the Parks and Recreation Department strengthens community image and sense of place and helps facilitate community problem solving," said Idris Jassim Al-Oboudi, recreation services manager for the city. "We encourage pet owners to participate on this committee as we look for ways to provide safe, secure and fun environments for dogs and their owners, while respecting the rights of non-dog owners."
The committee positions are voluntary. If you're a Manhattan Beach resident and dog owner who is interested in serving, contact Al-Oboudi at 310-802-5404 or ialoboudi@citymb.info; or Marty Friedman of FIDO at 310-545-5854, fidonow@att.net.
The meetings are held in the Joslyn Center at 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach.
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.