Dogs: March 2011 Archives
But we like to give a little extra plug sometimes to our many local rescue groups that labor year-round to re-home some really great animals.
Animals Rule holds adoptions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays outside Creative Pet Supply, 305 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro.
Among the dogs currently listed on the group's website are Jake, a very cute black, mixed breed puppy (that's him at the left), and Tiny Tim, a 4-pound Yorkshire terrier (right) whose owner had to give him up to move into an assisted
living facility. The group also has a number of Chihuahuas right now. Check out all their dogs at the website.
It's helpful to fill out an application in advance for a specific dog (applications are available online). The website also has some helpful advice in deciding to adopt a dog. For information, email info@animalsrule.org
On Sunday, responded to the cliff at Via Valmonte & Hawthorne Bl for a stranded dog, (Carmi the cocker spaniel). Fire units placed themselves at the top & bottom of the cliff and set up a rope rescue system. As our Firefighter daringly made his way down to Carmi's location, Carmi began to traverse the hillside on her own. Upon reaching the bottom unharmed, Carmi was reunited with her owner.
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.