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August - September 2010
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san diego pets
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Dog + Surfboard + Website = a Rediscovered Passion |
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Thursday, 12 August 2010 18:10 |
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by By NICOLE SOURS LARSON | San Diego Pets
Doug Hokstad always loved to surf. But 15 years ago, a serious car accident and several resultant back surgeries snatched away that passion, adding the risk of paralysis if he ever returned to the waves. The native San Diegan, who’d grown up surfing, reluctantly abandoned his surfboard and rarely neared the water or visited the beach.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 August 2010 20:56 |
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San Diego restaurants are going to the dogs! |
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 13:04 |
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Frosty & Doug Poirier at O'Bistro's in Ocean Beach.
BY NICOLE SOURS LARSON | San Diego Pets
As you walk by your local bistros featuring al fresco dining, you may notice a recent phenomenon: more and more restaurants are welcoming well-behaved pooches to their terraces and patios.
Many surveys have shown that a growing percentage of Americans regard their pets as part of their family. Who wants to leave their best buddy and family member home when it’s time to go out for brunch, dinner or drinks?
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Pet Businesses Pay Off Big |
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010 11:46 |
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by By NICOLE SOURS LARSON | San Diego Pets
San Diego women entrepreneurs produce healthful pet food and treats
Local businesswomen Lucy Postins of The Honest Kitchen (THK) and Debbie Wakabayashi of Salmon Paws share a passion for their pets’ health and well-being, a practical turn of mind and entrepreneurial instincts.
These shared traits have enabled them to develop their ideas for healthful, holistic pet foods and treats into successful businesses which have thrived in the aftermath of the 2007 pet food recall, despite the recession, as consumers seek higher quality, additive- and chemical-free foods for their dogs and cats.
Both Postins and Wakabayashi were inspired by their own dogs to find healthful alternatives to commercial dog food and treats.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 08:54 |
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SCOOPS
You can help Pets of the Homeless
by San Diego Pets
Announcing Perfect World Pets from Pet Flys, three adorable new doggie toys with a percentage of proceeds going to help Pets of the Homeless. The three different 100 percent cotton canvas pet toys named HOPE, FAITH & PEACE, come with hang tags that include their name and an inspirational message on the front, with the back explaining Pet Fly’s commitment to donate a portion of each sale along with information on how anyone can get involved in helping pets of the homeless.
“Pets of the Homeless is an amazing charity organization that focuses on keeping pets and their people together through tough times,” explains Pet Flys owner Tammy Ann Arnett. “I like the preventative approach to keeping pets out of the shelters and with their owner(s), the last thing anyone should have to lose or give up is their best friend.” Pets of the Homeless is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.
Pets of the Homeless is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.
Tammy Arnett, the owner of Pet Flys, came to me with a unique fundraising idea. Her collection of Perfect World Pets are new 100% cotton canvas pet toys, named HOPE, FAITH & PEACE. They struck a chord with my entire board of directors and we are honored to receive a percentage of proceeds for our programs and are especially touched that Tammy saw fit to include information on how people can get involved helping Pets of the Homeless.
Because of the generosity of individuals like Tammy, we can continue doing our work toward our mission to help reduce hunger in pets belonging to the homeless and the less fortunate and provide veterinary care for those pets in communities across the country.
For more information
go to www.petsofthehomeless.org.
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by San Diego Pets
Petco hosts local celebrity dog’s birthday party
It’s not often a major corporation like Petco hosts a birthday party for a single dog, but that’s exactly what they did on Sunday, Aug. 1 at their Unleashed by Petco store. But then again, the honored guest, Chopper the Biker Dog is a bit different than most dogs. Since he was a mere 3 months old, Chopper has been endearing himself to the San Diego area as he entertains people of all ages while riding his custom-made Harley Davidson motorcycle at a number of public & Charity events, including a recent Blood Drive named in honor of his predecessor, Bandit the Biker Dog who passed away 18 months ago.
Chopper, who is owned by Mark Shaffer, is carrying on Bandit’s legacy. Bandit the Biker Dog had become known world-wide for his tireless contribution to the community, donating hours of his time to public fundraising for various charities and entertaining patients in hospices and hospitals.
“When I got Chopper, it wasn’t my intention to necessarily have him pick up where Bandit left off,” says Shaffer. “But he took to riding Bandit’s little bike so quickly and naturally, it’s almost as if Bandit’s spirit has somehow inspired him.” Shaffer noted that Chopper has his own unique personality and even has his own riding style that sets him apart from Bandit. “He’s his own little biker dog,” Shaffer adds with a smile. “But he also has that winning smile that melts people’s hearts and puts a smile on the face of people of all types and ages.”
Shaffer was quick to point out how blessed he feels to be able to continue the work he and Bandit started. “Chopper has quickly grown into his persona as a biker dog and he is really enjoying it as much as the public. And I’m so glad that he and I will be able to continue the activities Bandit and I did for over six years.”
To learn more about Chopper ,
visit www.ChopperTheBikerDog.com
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