Category Archives: Animals/Pets

Revere Principal Tom Iannucci Will Run for the Dogs

Paul Revere Middle School Principal Tom Iannucci is training to run the Los Angeles Marathon in a charity challenge for Angel City Pit Bulls. “If you know me, you know that saving the lives of shelter animals is important to … Continue reading

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Holiday Pet Photo Contest Continues on Nextdoor!

  The Holiday Pet Photo Contest is continuing on Nextdoor. So take a quick, fun break from whatever you’re doing and click here. Enjoy the pet photos and vote for your favorites by Liking them. And if you have a … Continue reading

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Good-Natured Older Bulldog Needs Adopting

Magdy needs adopting. This English Bulldog was probably used for breeding because of her sweet, gentle and good-natured temperament. Staff at the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, who save all sorts of “unadoptable” animals from shelters, said she came from Lancaster. They … Continue reading

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Mountain Lion Did Not Pay Greens Fees

A mountain lion was discovered near the Brentwood County Club, that is bordered by San Vicente and Montana, around 10 a.m. on October 27. It appears the animal did not realize only members were allowed on the course. The cat … Continue reading

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New California Law Ensures Chips in Dogs List Those Who Adopted

  By JAMIE PAIGE (This October 5 story is printed in cooperation with Westside Current.) Vaquera the pit bull is back at home with her rescue mom and siblings, but it took four years, a legal battle and exorbitant bills … Continue reading

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Cold Ice, Warm Heart: Animal Activist Working Overtime to Keep Shelter Dogs Cool During Heatwave

By JAMIE PAIGE Westside Current September 8, 2022 With record-breaking temperatures gripping the Southland and most of California, one area woman is doing what she can to help homeless dogs beat the heat. “It’s miserable for the animals right now,” … Continue reading

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Pets Are Slammed by the Heat: Keep them Safe

Pacific Palisades and Southern California are being slammed by unseasonably high temperatures. The heat came in Wednesday afternoon, setting records across Southern California. According to the American Red Cross, heat stroke is a common problem for pets in warm weather. … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Temescal Canyon Is Not the Best Location for Dog Park

By HOWARD YONET There appears to be an effort to place a long-desired dog park in lower Temescal Canyon, the exact spot not decided. I believe this is not a good idea and CTN has graciously agreed to let me present my … Continue reading

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Owners Needed to Adopt Pets from Crowded Shelters

Even as Los Angeles residents were planning Memorial Day outings, the L.A. Animal Services has asked people to open their hearts, and their homes, to dogs and cats in need of adoption — concluding a weekend of reduced fees today … Continue reading

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Adopt a Dog: 8 Rescued from a Kill Shelter

Westside Current Editor Jamie Paige traveled to Riverside County and rescued eight dogs that were on the euthanasia list. She worked with the rescue Bella Vita to save the canines that had been put in a shelter because of a … Continue reading

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