Animals
In 2021, Consider a Virtual Training Class for Your Dog (or Cat!)
By Juliette Nash, Community Training Coordinator, San Diego Humane Society Whether you’ve just adopted a puppy during the pandemic or you’re a longtime pet owner, positive reinforcement-based behavioral training is key to a happy, healthy human-animal relationship, especially while everyone is spending more time at home. But with most traditional in-person training classes on hold in […]
The Hidden Story
Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you never expected. That’s exactly what recently happened to me. This past month I received a press release on DJ Lance and Tuxedo, a special canine, whose story is on page 2 of this issue. However, the real story is with Tuxedo’s human companion, Barry Soper. I […]
San Diego Pup Makes Hollywood Debut
Tuxedo, a five-year old, Standard Royal Party Poodle, who resides in Point Loma, recently made his Hollywood debut during the Christmas season being featured in “DJ Lance Rocky Harmony Hills Happy Holiday Special.” DJ Lance Rock of the famed kids TV show “Yo Gabba Gabba” on Nick, Jr. had produced a holiday special to Live stream some holiday […]
Bill Tall Explains Ways to Help Your Garden Thrive
In September, Mission Hills Garden Club was treated to a delightful presentation by the owner of City Farmers Nursery. Founded by Bill Tall’s father in 1972, Tall is the current owner with his children ready to take up the reins when he retires. Of course, Tall says, “It has never been just a job for […]
Feeling Extremely Blessed To Have A Veterinarian in My Life
Most of us will admit that our pets have helped us maintain our sanity during this past year. Lexi, my adorable Yorkie, has been with me every day. When I start to feel down, I look at her sweet face and immediately feel better. Her presence brings calm to almost every unbearable situation. Unfortunately, Lexi […]
Jungle Bells Festivities Return to the San Diego Zoo
The jubilant festivities will take place Dec. 4 to 6, Dec. 11 to 23, Dec. 25 to 31, 2020 and Jan. 1 to 3, 2021, treating guests to views of some of their favorite animals, seasonal decorations, lighted displays, music and joyful roaming entertainers.
Halo with Cesar Millan Launches as a 4-in-1 Smart Dog System
Halo co-founded by world-renowned dog psychologist Cesar Millan, makes its world debut. Halo is the first and only smart collar with smart fences, intuitive training, and GPS location in one, designed with Cesar Millan’s time-tested expert dog training methodology in mind. The collar is now available for shipping and can be purchased online at www.halocollar.com. “We created […]
Endangered Grevy’s Zebra Foals Make Their Debut at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Kids Free Month at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park will be extra special this year, after the birth of not one, but six endangered Grevy’s zebra foals—adding to San Diego Zoo Global’s ongoing effort to help preserve a population that is in steep decline. San Diego Zoo Global has a long history with Grevy’s […]
Parrot Talk
Every so often, or if you live in some parts of San Diego, you will hear loud squawking. If you look up, you will see a hoard of different kinds of parrots. To shed light on what they are, why they are here, and what their future might be, Sarah Mansfield of SoCal Parrot spoke […]
Cheetah Cub Thriving at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
In between eating her morning meal, a seven-week-old cheetah cub played and pounced in an indoor nursery area at the Ione and Paul Harter Animal Care Center, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The curious little feline hasn’t yet been named, and weighs just over five pounds. Since the cub arrived at the nursery […]
