Category Archives: Animals/Pets

Dogs Should Be Leashed on Streets and in Parks

(Editor’s note: I have received several letters about dog owners, who are upset about those who allow dogs to go off leash on streets and parks. It is a law in Los Angeles that all dogs should be leashed. It … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Residents Donate Beds for Shelter Animals

  Pacific Palisades resident Nancy Jackson started a drive for animal shelter donations at the end of January. “It is hard for the animals in shelters and especially when it’s cold,” she said. “I decided to run the drive the … Continue reading

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P-22 Is Laid to Rest in a Private Ceremony

(Editor’s note: The following story about L.A.’s beloved cougar was sent to CTN with a note from Donna Vaccarino, who had orchestrated the town’s centennial celebration in May 2022. “As you remember, Alan Salazar gave the Blessing Ceremony for the … Continue reading

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On Your Mind – Readers Write

REGARDING DOGS AT THE FARMERS MARKET: Circling the News joked on February 27, that the latest dog park was the Palisades Farmers Market, because so many dogs are with their owners on Sunday. A reader sent a copy of the … Continue reading

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Palisades Residents Seeking Donations for Shelter Animals

This will be the third year for animal shelter donations in Pacific Palisades. One of the organizers, Nancy Jackson, said it will start on January 31 and run for about three weeks—or as long as donations come in. The drop … Continue reading

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Revere Principal Tom Iannucci Will Run for the Dogs

Paul Revere Middle School Principal Tom Iannucci is training to run the Los Angeles Marathon in a charity challenge for Angel City Pit Bulls. “If you know me, you know that saving the lives of shelter animals is important to … Continue reading

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Holiday Pet Photo Contest Continues on Nextdoor!

  The Holiday Pet Photo Contest is continuing on Nextdoor. So take a quick, fun break from whatever you’re doing and click here. Enjoy the pet photos and vote for your favorites by Liking them. And if you have a … Continue reading

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Good-Natured Older Bulldog Needs Adopting

Magdy needs adopting. This English Bulldog was probably used for breeding because of her sweet, gentle and good-natured temperament. Staff at the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, who save all sorts of “unadoptable” animals from shelters, said she came from Lancaster. They … Continue reading

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Mountain Lion Did Not Pay Greens Fees

A mountain lion was discovered near the Brentwood County Club, that is bordered by San Vicente and Montana, around 10 a.m. on October 27. It appears the animal did not realize only members were allowed on the course. The cat … Continue reading

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New California Law Ensures Chips in Dogs List Those Who Adopted

  By JAMIE PAIGE (This October 5 story is printed in cooperation with Westside Current.) Vaquera the pit bull is back at home with her rescue mom and siblings, but it took four years, a legal battle and exorbitant bills … Continue reading

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