Tag: Animals
“Can The Trash” Poster Contest Opens
LOS ANGELES—“Can The Trash!” poster contest is open to students from the third to fifth grade. The extended deadline is now January 31. According...
Columbus Zoo Has A Baby Boom
DELAWARE COUNTY— Within the past month, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio has welcomed several baby animals. These include a Masai giraffe calf,...
Governor Urged To Enact Poison Ban
GRIFFITH PARK— On Thursday, June 25, The Friends of Griffith Park expressed that it is urging Governor Newsom to implement an emergency moratorium on...
Man Marries Cat As Fundraiser For LA Shelter
SANTA MONICA—On Saturday, May 23, Santa Monica resident Scott Perry married Olivia, his cat, on Instagram live to raise money for Best Friends Los...
Weeds Might Produce Hazardous Seeds
UNITED STATES—Weeds are weeds because they grow where they are not wanted. They might be desirable plants in the wild within their native ranges,...
Chris Robinson Attacked By Rooster!
HELLO AMERICA!—My friend actor-writer, Chris Robinson called this week to inform me that he had just returned home to his ranch in Arizona from...
Your Pet Is YOUR Responsibility!
UNITED STATES—Pets they are great companions, but I have to ask a question why do some people have pets? You might be asking me...
Toluca Lake Pumpkin Patch Reopens After Fire
STUDIO CITY—The Toluca Lake pumpkin festival officially re-opened for business this week after a fire destroyed a large portion of the themed attraction on...
Mountain Lion P-55 Makes History Crossing 101 Freeway Twice
SANTA MONICA—A 2-year-old mountain lion, known as P-55, made history last week when he successfully crossed the 101 Ventura freeway for the second time.
On...
Man Uses Facebook To Broadcast Abused Animals
SACRAMENTO—Since February 2017, Kevin Paz, of San Francisco has uploaded photos to Facebook of animals he has kept in custody and abused, primarily dogs.
Paz,...
Fines, Jail Time For People Who Leave Animals In Hot Cars
STUDIO CITY—Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer appeared at a news conference outside the Easy Valley Animal Shelter on Tuesday, July 18 to urge...
A Bit Of Respect For Animals
UNITED STATES—By now, I’m certain many of you have heard or witnessed that video of that kangaroo that appeared on a comedy stage in...
The Pet Sitter
UNITED STATES—It seems nowadays that everyone wants to have a pet. I mean growing up as a kid, we were thrilled, and I mean...
“Sing” Is Hilarious Fun, Full Of Heart!
HOLLYWOOD—This movie is funny, and I mean it’s really, really funny! There is no surprise why the animated feature “Sing” has brought in big...
BH Health And Safety Commission, BHFD Introduce Pet Decals
BEVERLY HILLS—The Beverly Hills Fire Department and the Beverly Hills Health & Safety Commission are introducing the “Rescue Rover;" a free pet decal that will...
Early Permit Registration For Beverly Hills’ Dog Park
BEVERLY HILLS—Early permit registration started on Monday, July 25 for the Beverly Hills’ Dog Park, according to a press release from the city of...
Is The Zoo Dangerous?
UNITED STATES—The recent incident involving Harambe, the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo, being fatally shot by zoo officials after a 4 year-old boy fell...
Bill To Allow Vehicle Damage To Rescue Pets From Cars
LOS ANGELES—The proposed Assembly Bill 797 would provide legal immunity to anyone who damages a vehicle “in a good faith effort” to rescue a...
People And Animals Love Non-Profit The Nature Of Wildworks
TOPANGA CANYON—Many animals have found new life and a safe haven in the canyons of Topanga, California. Mollie Hogan has provided that safe haven...
“Zootopia,” Delivers Heart, Plenty Of Life Lessons
HOLLYWOOD—Rarely will I be the champion of many animated flicks for children. I think some are all about the entertainment value more than teaching...