Tag: dogs
Health Inspector #43 (9)
UNITED STATES—Alice and Robbie walked another block. Before you knew it, Robbie was in front of the money machine, on the corner of a...
Health Inspector #43 (8)
UNITED STATES—Yes, the woman was astonishingly familiar, yet he had no idea who she was. Like someone gazed upon in a dream. Calling her...
Health Inspector #43 (7)
UNITED STATES—Christmas is a funny thing. The build-up is blisteringly fast: one barely enjoys rekindling Christmas memories and the next thing you know, the...
Health Inspector #43 (5)
UNITED STATES—There are inconveniences which, when neglected, grow into crises. Being left without a match, a key that doesn't open a lock, a tooth...
Health Inspector #43 (3)
UNITED STATES—The co-owner of the coffee shop took a tentative seat at Robbie's table in the patio.
"This inspector has me terrified. Inspector #43. She...
Health Inspector #43 (2)
UNITED STATES—The tense body and set jaw of the coffee shop owner signaled to Robbie that it was time to beat it and take...
Health Inspector #43
UNITED STATES—Robbie Caine was a regular sort of guy, who knew which side the bread was buttered on. On most days the statistical likelihood...
Losing A Pet Sucks
UNITED STATES—I have lost a pet in the past before, hell to be honest I’ve lost 3 pets in my lifetimes. Each dog lived...
5 Tips For First-Time Dog Owners
UNITED STATES—Taking the plunge and becoming a new dog owner is a huge step. Whether you are getting your first puppy or you've decided...
Dog Adoptions Increase During Lockdown
SANTA MONICA — Animal shelters are seeing an increase demand for dogs during the pandemic with many people wanting to adopt pets for companionship.
Animal...
Adventures With DeVille
UNITED STATES—Dogs can be our best friend because they can't talk. Nevertheless, I entertain the notion that dogs really do think and feel like...
Siberian Husky Wins Beverly Hills Dog Shows
BEVERLY HILLS—The Siberian Husky, Nick, defeated approximately 2,000 dogs representing over 165 breeds, to win Best in Show at the Fourth Beverly Hills Dog...
A Doggy Romance (4)
UNITED STATES—The next day, after Tina and Lee have witnessed the dog love knot, he feels inexplicably good and so does Tina, Joe's sister....
A Doggy Romance (3)
UNITED STATES—The mention of Joanne hit hard. When she left it was both a blessing and a curse for Lee. Both he and Joanne...
A Doggy Romance (2)
UNITED STATES—The doggies are circling around each other in the cold living room. They have stopped repelling and are merely sniffing each other. If...
A Doggy Romance (1)
UNITED STATES—So Lee goes to this house in Silver Lake by Micheltorena before going bowling with his friend Joe. Lee's friend has invited him...
8 Year-Old Lab Dies From Malibu Hike
MALIBU—An eight year old dog collapsed in 100 degree weather half a mile into a hike on Stunt Road trail on June 10. The...
The Dog Lady Of Mexico
UNITED STATES—It was a scuffle and a soft whimper that led Alison Sawyer Current to the pile of logs in an unkempt abandoned lot....
How Nature Improves Your Dog’s Health
UNITED STATES—Many dog owners know the issues that come with having mostly indoor pets: boredom, destruction, and separation anxiety. But fewer are familiar with...
Artist’s Return Part 3
UNITED STATES—Off Archer drove after being frisked and subjected to an elaborate sobriety test. The young sheriff told him that they had trouble here...