Who Will Care For My Pets When I’m Gone?

The human animal bond runs strong and deep. Our pets are frequently considered part of the family, and, in many cases, the entire family. The concern of what happens if our pet survives us is…

We Must Speak for California Bears

The  California Department of Fish & Game (DFG) is proposing to expand Bear Hunting in several horrific ways. They want to increase the number of areas zoned for hunting, remove the limit on the number…

“I Have a Little List” – An Animal Abuse Registry

The concept of an animal abuse registry is to list those convicted of certain animal related felonies on a public website as is done with sex offenders. As animal abuse is a violent act, often…

Tormenting Animals is not Entertainment

Are we not over the need to use animals for our entertainment? How many animals must be unnaturally confined and tormented to perform tricks for our pleasure? How many families have to lose a loved…

The Village Thanks You

spcaLA recently announced a pet food shortage as a casualty of the bleak economic climate and consequential  cutbacks in corporate donations across the board. This was particularly harsh as not only are there more animals…

How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?

The city of West Hollywood California is on the verge of banning dogs and cats from pet stores unless they come from shelters. Imagine if this were done nationally. Shelters would have more outlets to…

Call to Action: Tree Frogs, Bull Frogs and Turtles – Oh My!

The California State Fish and Game Commission, at their FEBRUARY 3rd meeting, is proposing to ban the importation and/or sale of live frogs and turtles for human consumption .

Casting Pearls and Swine in Hollywood Swag Fest

The stark contrast of unemployment and homelessness on “Main Street” against the glut and excess in Hollywood is most pronounced during award seasons. It is, at this time, vendors compete with each other to give…

Charity Word for 2010 -LOCAL – Thank You Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington’s move your money idea is brilliant. It urges us to move funds from the “too big to fail” banks into community banks in an effort to stimulate local lending, job growth and neighborhood services. Stronger…