Pets

The Benefits Of Dog Day Camp (There’s Even A Shuttle To/From La Jolla)
The doggie shuttle picks up Scooby every Thursday and takes him to camp at Markim Pet Resort in Carmel Valley. It sounds ridiculous, but since our housekeeper and gardener come on Thursdays it’s just easier to have him ou...
It’s Tomorrow! The Barking Lot Concert Fundraiser, A First Of Its Kind
This guy came from  The Barking Lot, an all breed, no kill dog rescue in San Diego. The process of adoption was seamless and I can’t recommend the Barking Lot highly enough. Do you need something fun to do tomorrow night?...
7 Ways to Green Your Pet
It’s tough to have a completely eco-friendly pet in the house. I buy organic, all-natural, sustainable pet products when I can, but the truth of the matter is that I’ll probably never compost his you-know-what (yes,...
Blueberry Mini Muffin Recipe That’s Good For Kids…And Your Dog
If you’re going to bake, you might as well feed the entire family, right? I am loving the cookbook Made Out of Love by Lucy Postins, owner of Honest Kitchen. There are recipes specific to dogs and cats, but quite a few th...
Should You Really Put Your Pet’s Bowl In The Dishwasher?
Many pet bowls these days are dishwasher safe. However, some pet owners aren’t comfortable mixing their dog or cat bowls in the dishwasher with their own dishes. Because I don’t necessarily want to wash my dog’...
What To Do When Your Dog Has Cracked Paw Pads
About a month ago, I noticed slight cracks in the front paw pads of our new rescue dog, Scooby. After consulting with Windansea Veterinary Clinic over the phone, we decided to monitor his paws because he wasn’t bothered b...
11 Tips For Rescuing a Dog
For me, rescuing a dog was harder than I thought. Part of the reason was that I wasn’t too picky about the breed. My main criteria was that the dog be good with kids. Petfinder.com allows you to search by zip code, breed,...