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Cruelty Alert: Pets Suffering from Heatstroke in Parked Cars @aspca #Heatstroke http://ow.ly/2bSXo

NBC reports on Canine Partners, a great program helping Britian’s servicepeople who sustained injuries in combat.  The Red Dog Inn applauds Prince Harry for getting involved with such a worthy cause.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38279498#38263805

Read this article to learn how the Gulf Oil Spill is impacting pets.  Shelters are over run. If you are getting ready to adopt, consider on of these.

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/07/14/reporters-notebook-oil-and-the-family-pet/

While flipping around the channels tonight, I saw something I have to applaud. 

Perhaps you saw the trailers for the Hannah Montana movie. Ms. Cyrus was riding a horse without a helmet.   Today, in a preview for the new Disney Channel program, Hannah Montana Forever, I saw Miley Cyrus wearing a riding helmet while riding. 

KUDOS to Disney Channel and Ms. Cyrus for setting a good example for others! Thanks for the help!

Before heading out on your trip with your pet, be sure to visit your vet to ensure that all of your pet’s vaccinations are in order and that he or she is in good health. While you’re there ask if your vet can recommend a vet in the area you’ll be visiting or vets along the way you can use in the event of an emergency.

Review with your vet what constitutes an emergency.

Remember to take along a pet first aid kit, just in case.

Lula goes head-to-head with Simple Green Dog Pet Stain Remover

We received a request from our friends at Simple Green to try a product in exchange for her honest opinion.   Lula graciously accepted.   Lula isn’t a puppy, so if we have an accident it’s because someone (that’d be me) didn’t wake up to let her out or (more likely) she has sought out mud — she is a basset hound, you know!

Well, I’ve been using the product this past weekend and I can tell you this stuff is good.  The product made quick

work of muddy paw prints and a fresh stain. The real test came from an old coffee spill perpetrated by Butters and an old stain.  It’s taking a couple of applications, but it’s working — even on the worked in stain.  It takes a couple applications for the older stain, but it’s working!

It’s easy to use and convenient.  Plus, b

est part, it smells really fresh and doesn ‘t irritate the Bird.

Stay tuned.

Folks:
The economy is still taking its toll. Our friends at the Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue are looking for foster homes for goldens. If you have room in your home to foster a Golden Retriever, please give them a call. They’ll come out and do an assessment of your property before placing an animal with you. 

Also, if you are planning on adding an animal to your family, please adopt rather than purchase! There are dogs of all ages for you and your family to consider — from puppy to adult, purebred to mixed breed.

Here’s the link to the Southern California Golden Retiever Rescue: http://www.scgrrescue.org/ 

Become a Foster Home or Adopt a Goldie!

We interrupt our regular posting for NCAA Regionals and SuperRegionals!  LET’S GO, TITANS!

BTW… did you see the shot Titan 1B Nick Ramirez (#33) belted to straightaway centerfield at beautiful Goodwin Field on Sunday?  It was gorgeous!!!

Congratulations to TITANS Christian Colon (Kansas City Royals) and Gary Brown (San Francisco Giants) on being chosen in MLB Draft!

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Orcas Pictures

It’s been a couple exciting days for Southern California boaters, and whale watching tour operators are rejoicing!  The wild orcas are putting on a show!

A few days ago off the Ventura coast, fishermen encountered a playful female orca who really was ready for her close up!! On June 1, Captain Dave from Dolphin Safari in Dana Point video taped an 8-orca pod feeding.  (Thanks, Captain Dave and Fishermen Greg and Richard for shooting the video so those of us who are desk-bound could revel with you!) I’ve included links to the stories below!

It begs the question: Who’s watching whom?

REMEMBER: Keep our oceans clean! Make sure your trash gets into the appropriate cans and keep your cigarette butts off the street!

http://www.whalewatchingtv.com/Orca-LIVE.html

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-orcas-dana-point,0,4262348.story

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/station/as-seen-on/Close_Encounter_With_Killer_Whale_Captured_on_Video_Los_Angeles.html

Imagine if you walked into your office one morning to find that someone had trashed it overnight. Would you be upset? Angry? These are some of the feelings my friend, TH, a surfer, experienced over Memorial Day weekend.  TH makes his living riding waves. When he showed up at his office he took a few photos of what he saw.

People who’d overnighted at the beach dumped their trash outside their RV. A trashcan was a mere 10 feet away! The beach was littered with trash. 

After watching whale rescue teams cut a giant ball of garbage off a 26 foot baby gray whale, named Lilly, the question I have is this: How can you NOT police your trash?

Lilly died, but her passing won’t be in vain. A local OC woman is planning a memorial of sorts and encouraging folks to be mindful of the oceans. READ MORE HERE:  http://bit.ly/c44NHe

Remember: Your efforts are important because all paths lead to the ocean. Putting your trash in the appropriate bins is important wherever you may be — on the beach, in the parks, on a hike.  Clean up after your dog. Keeping your cigarette butts off the streets will prevent them from getting to the beach!

Regardless of who you are or how important you think you are, make a promise to leave places you visit a little better than you find them. 

Keep our beaches clean; they're counting on us!