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The war in Ukraine has touched close to home for me. Irina Khoranova, our payroll administrative associate at Pasadena Humane, is from Russia. She moved to Pasadena to be close to her daughter, Viktoria, and her son-in-law, Jonathan, who is from Ukraine. This personal connection has provided me with some insight into what is happening […]
My sister Laura remembers the date, Dec. 14, 1971, the day that Deke died. We were supposed to decorate the Christmas tree that night. Instead, Mama and Laura found Deke on Magnolia Avenue as they were coming home from Laura’s dance lesson. Deke had apparently gotten out, attempted to follow Mama as she drove […]
We are about to have a huge gap that will be hard to fill at Pasadena Humane. Later this month, our Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Matthew Toscano, his wife and two adorable children will be leaving sunny SoCal to move to Florida to be closer to relatives. I cannot imagine how difficult it has been for […]
The Oscar nominations are in, which means most evenings, my dog Sueshi and I are snuggled on the couch, my husband Pierce is settled into his comfy chair, and we are watching the movies. Given the title, I thought my pick for Best Picture would be “The Power of the Dog.” As it turns out, […]
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and puppy love is in the air. Around this time, six years ago, we adopted our dog, Sueshi, when she was just a puppy. She is the love of my life, and I have never for a moment regretted adopting her, although I still have a couple of pairs of favorite […]
As you probably heard this week, the groundhog saw his shadow, which according to legend means six more weeks of winter. Those of us living in Southern California, where spring is beginning to bloom, may not care so much. But for people, like my son, living in New England where temperatures dipped to single digits […]
One thing I love about Southern California is the winter. The mild sunny days are perfect for outdoor adventures, and what better way to appreciate the outdoors than with our pets? My dog Sueshi enjoys an evening stroll along the Arroyo not far from our home. As an added bonus, I get to watch the […]
As you may have noticed, in recent years we have had a proliferation of national days of appreciation and recognition. National Ice Cream Day, celebrated the third Sunday in July, happens to be one of my favorites. Of course, there are many animal- and pet-related national days, and I love those, too. Did you know […]
Animal welfare lost a huge supporter recently with the passing of beloved actress Betty White, an avid animal rights activist. She was especially devoted to dogs and was a particular fan of golden retrievers. A nationwide effort is afoot to recognize Betty White’s love of animals on what would have been her 100th birthday, Jan. […]
In the 32 years my husband and I have been married, I have only once asked for jewelry as a gift. For our 25th anniversary, I received a pair of diamond stud earrings. I love them because they go with everything and make my life easier. I never have to decide in the morning […]
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