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Orange County Dog Examiner
Take a look at my newest column: I'm the Orange County Dog reporter for Examiner.com. I'm writing about all things dog, from adoption to events, issues to star canines. The major focus is still on adoption and helping homeless dogs, much like my "Doggie Diva" column (see below).
Dog Fancy
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The following "Top Dog" columns ran in Dog Fancy Magazine.
"It's the Deed, Not the Breed: "
A Louisiana Pit Bull proves that heroes come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. This article ran in the October 2008 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine
"Saving Grace: "
Maggie-May once lived alone in a garage, and now she's the saving grace of an elderly woman in Seattle. This article ran in the December 2008 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine
The following "For the Love of Dogs" columns ran in Dog Fancy Magazine.
"There's Always Room: "
Author David Rosenfelt has opened his doors countless times to house
old, unwanted dogs, mainly Golden Retrievers. At one time, 30+ called
his house their home. This article ran in the February 2006 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine
"How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Abandoned Dogs:" This is the initial column in the start of a new national series, "For the Love of Dogs." January 2004.
"Marie Whelan: Author of Rescue Rover!" This is the second column in "For the Love of Dogs." February 2004.
"Debra White: Author of Nobody's Pets"This writer makes sure her books benefit local shelter dogs, since her own rescued pups saved her life. . January 2005.
"Dedicated Dog Angel:" Michael Arms of the Helen Woodward Animal Center never forgets the promise he made a dying puppy decades ago.
• "How to Report Abuse:" Animal Precinct's Annemarie Lucas talks about what you should do if you see a dog being mistreated or neglected. March 2004.
• "Spay and Neuter Your Dogs:"Bob Barker, animal advocate and host of The Price is Right talks about pet overpopulation. May 2004.
• "Changing the World, One Dog and One Inmate at a Time:"Two
women began a dog-training program for stray pups at correction
facilities in Virginia. This was the basis for Animal Planet's "Cell Dogs" program. September 2004.
• "The Dr. Phil of Dogs:"Los Angeles-based animal guru Warren Eckstein, host of "The Pet Show" radio program, does his part to help homeless animals. September 2004.
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Doggie Diva
I write a regular, "Doggie Diva" column for papers in the Los
Angeles Newspaper Group. I deal with all aspects of dogs, from hot
topics to breed profiles to happy-ending shelter stories to education
to rescue-group profiles. This first-person column often runs as a
cover story in the entertainment section of the newspapers. "Doggie Diva" is now also featured as my regular blog.
"Respect Your Elders:" Sweet
Frankie, an aging German shepherd mix, was on death's door until
teacher Ryoko Matsui and her class stepped in to save him.
"Happy Endings for Frankie:" After
reading about Frankie's plight in the newspaper, a couple from Pasadena
opened up their hearts and home to this senior gentleman.
"It Must Be In His Blood:" Knotty,
the famous bloodhound from Topanga, earned top billing at the annual
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
"Saving Dogs One at a Time:" Karma
Rescue reaches out to the "bully breeds," saving those in need and
making sure they receive love, training and good homes.
"Fight the Deed, Not the Breed:" Many "bully breed" lovers and animal advocates fight lawmakers who try to ban certain breeds.
"Tis the Season to...Make Shelter Dogs Merry:" There is so much you can do to help make the holidays better for dogs in shelters.
"Taking Their Work Home:" The
employees of the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA know that sometimes,
taking your work home with you is OK, so long as that work has a cold
nose and an ever-wagging tail.
"Save a Life—Adopt a Shelter Dog:" Tips on how to adopt a rescue or shelter dog and make her homecoming as smooth as possible.
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Archived Columns
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The following first-person, award-winning columns ran from 1995-1999 in
the "Orange Independent" and "Tustin Weekly" newspapers.
"To Cook or Not to Cook? What a Dumb Question"
"Those With Big Houses Feel It's OK to Kill Wild Animals"
"When Lipliner Elevates You To Fashionista Status"
"Where's the Plastic Bubble?: A Day In the Life of a Hypochondriac"
"Who Knew Househunting Was Akin to Blind Dating?"
"Stephen King Sparks Fear of Disease and Death in This Germophobe"
"So What If I Am Too Weak to Lift a Five-Gallon Water Bottle? Billy Blanks Will Fix It"
"Is It Fear of Parenthood, Or a True Allergy?"
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