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mit noslen September 9, 2012 at 07:08 am
my partner and i live in phx az and we have 6 chihuahuas...yes SIX. i love them more than life and…Read More i never tire of their company.....they are my world. they love us so much and we love them that i can hardly go a couple of hours without them before wanting to get home to see them. love my dogs.
N. Poteet September 8, 2012 at 02:39 pm
I also tried to take the survey and got the same "Thanks for taking the Survey" so whats…Read More the deal? I was almost afraid to take this survey thinking it may lead to untimely deaths of unwanted dogs. I own one of this little mighty dogs and years ago said I would never have one, but here I am with my heart wound around her she is my best friend and goes with me all the time, but I do agree they are not for small children (in general) are a one person dog (most of the time) and need the same amount of care both medically and attention wise, information should be available as to the cost of supporting an animal prior to its adoption, along with general information of the breed. Stop trying to breed down the size of animals all it does is to bring out genetic problems that hurt the future breed. Thanks
Scott Delucchi September 5, 2012 at 02:04 am
Thanks, Frank. I don't mean to sugarcoat the Chihuahua problem at all. This latest column was…Read More intentionally light because the subject was "birthday parties." We have written anzd spoken about Chihuahuas many times. And backyard breeding is a significant factor. Still, we have a difficult time seeing how dollars spent on additional enforcement will be more impactful than the incentives we have planned. Consider this: in the six years we've offered free spay/neuter surgeries to targeted communities, we've averaged almost 1,000 surgeries per year. If we had devoted the same dollars and resources to enforcement or legislation, I don't think our efforts would have come close to matching this and would likely have been difficult to measure. That said, we routinely look at many approaches to this serious issue. Again, thank for taking the time to write. -- Scott
Freak Lazaro September 3, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Sorry for the choppy posts. Not too good at this stuff. Thanks to Ms Getty forger generous donation
Ann August 31, 2012 at 02:12 pm
To the McGee family: I am so sorry to read about this awful event and all our family prayers are…Read More with you. I will be adding your childrens name to our family church's rosary circle. It has worked miracles for us in the past. Please let the children know we are thinking of them and their parents. Our best, Ann, Brad and James McAdam
Sree September 24, 2012 at 12:00 pm
People with diabetes have to use care in monitoring their diabetes. In addition, diabetics have…Read More special considerations such as podiatric and ophthalmology issues. Consequently, a diabetic must develop a regimen whereby the diabetic takes excellent care of her body. Various ways a diabetic can further a healthy body is to maintain a health body. Thanks a lot.
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Sree September 24, 2012 at 04:33 am
Try listening to music or a book on tape while you walk to help pass the time. Set goals for…Read More yourself and reward yourself with non-food treats like a night out at the movies or new clothes. Join the American Diabetes Association's Club Ped to get support and encouragement from other diabetics and to track your success. Thanks.
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Joe Teresi August 3, 2012 at 02:55 pm
The SFO Aviation Museum will be the place to be on Saturday, August 11 for the Spirit of Aloha…Read More fundraiser benefitting the Millbrae Youth Community Center project. Come on out for an evening of fun and friends! The Aviation Museum at the SFO International Terminal is a really cool venue - a replica of the original Mills Field Terminal building with several interesting exhibits on aviation and airport history, including model aircraft hanging from the ceiling. Free validated parking is included with your event ticket, too! Sign up today and invite your family and friends to join you! See you there!
Janet Fogarty August 3, 2012 at 02:20 pm
Spirit of Aloha will be great fun! So many great auction items to win, and they will take credit…Read More cards that night. I've got my eye on that kid-sized BMW for my grandson. And you know all of the profits will go to our own community, for our own Millbrae kids to benefit. What a terrific project!
Denis Fama August 3, 2012 at 12:54 pm
I am proud to be associated with this wonderful project. It is a model of how a community can come…Read More together for a common purpose. The outpouring of support from some many individuals and groups has been truly remarkable, In the end, we will have not only a beautiful building to house important youth programs, but also a tribute to our City and its citizens. Please help us in this final push for the remaining funds. Many thanks!
michelle jacob March 17, 2013 at 10:33 pm
There should be no problem with having your dog off leash in an open space, like a field or large…Read More area at the beach with no one around to distract you or the dog. However it is courteous to put your dog on its leash and it a lie down position when others walk by with or without a dog that look uneasy.
I have a white boxer, which is easily mistaken for a pitt bull or american bulldog and he loves to socialize, but only when the feeling is mutual with the other animal and owner.
My large breed dog has been attacked or ran up on by a small dog and bit in the face or on the legs plenty of times. Animals are creatures of habbit and are scared just as much as their owners are. The more relaxed at at ease you are around your pet and re-assure them that they are alright, the better we will all be.
People need to get a grip on reality. It is a BIG world and there are TONS of people with pets out there...just be courteous and respectful, do not be a jerk and act like a victim.
Small dogs are just as dangerous as large dogs as well as being intimidated...it has nothing to do with the animals size, but it has everything to do with the animals intent.
Sarah Silverman August 14, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Hey, I'm a bit out of your area but wonder if anyone is following up on the fate of the dog that…Read More belongs to the woman arrested for stabbing the guy in the lot behind Safeway. All articles mention that she was living In a van with her dog. In most cases of arrest the vehicle is impounded...often resulting in the owner not being able to retrieve it due to impound costs. But worse yet, what about her dog? Can someone in HMB follow up on this, or perhaps your heroes have already done so!!! Thanks!!!!
Miriam Finder (Editor) July 12, 2012 at 01:07 pm
Thanks for the comment. This seems like an exciting step for the organization.
Julie Kline July 3, 2012 at 01:27 am
It would be great to see a list of local places to donate blood. In the next month, the Red Cross…Read More website search lists only 2 places that are about 11 miles from Half Moon Bay. The rest of the donation opportunities are at least 20 miles away. I bet a lot of people would love to donate but they're not going to drive to Oakland to do it.
Lynn V. July 2, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Over the course of my life, I have given over 3 gallons of blood. I have a relatively rare blood…Read More type - A negative - so I try to do my part. I hate needles, but we just have to do the right thing regardless of a little discomfort! Come on people, if you are healthy and want to do something really great for a total stranger, this is so easy to do...
Kathi Morgan June 28, 2012 at 07:20 pm
As Marvin says, you need to be aware of the inherent tendencies of the breed, regardless of who owns…Read More it. 15 year sago, I was active it greyhound and pitbull rescue. I ended up with a pitbull, un-neutered male that I simply couldn't part with. He was a wonderfully loyal and loving member of our family, including our 3 sons. But, due to things that happened to him in his previous life, or his own instincts-he was NOT SAFE around other animals. We teach all of our dogs to stay in our yard, this was impossible with him. If he caught the sent of another animal he was gone, and they were mauled if he could catch them. He even went after a huge bull in a pasture.
We kept him until his death, we felt we owed him that and loved him very much, but now that I have a small dog and 4 granddaughters, I would never own another, or adopt one. You just never know.
Marvin Jackson June 24, 2012 at 02:30 pm
Look folks it's really convenient when everyone is trying to blame owners for bad pitbulls. The odds…Read More are that not all owners are bad, but rather their dog is PRONE to be dangerous. It's like insurance companies ignoring that a corvette is less dangerous than a prius - because it is. And, it's even MORE dangerous with a bad owner, like a 18 year old boy behind the wheel. Start removing some emotion about your judgment of pitbulls and start reading some facts and being honest with yourself.
Claire Karoly June 24, 2012 at 02:05 pm
Our friends have two pits and lost one a few months ago - all wonderful dogs.
Casey Reppas June 11, 2012 at 11:21 am
Great story, As a rescue worker its good to see you get it. That healthy envirnments and lifestyles…Read More go hand in hand,our lives are richer with good health, active living, a good run every morning with the dog, and its great for the cats to get a break too,lol. Keep up the great wk
Scott Delucchi June 11, 2012 at 01:09 am
You're right. I'll get a pair of Dockers tomorrow and wear them really hight to cover my belly.
maryza June 10, 2012 at 11:32 pm
So what's wrong with being 45 - or older? and wrinkles, and creaky joints, and hair-loss, and…Read More weight-redistribution?? What's your point? That your wardrobe is still "trendy" and your look/feel "young"? Your service to PHS/SPCA is admirable, but the organization and its mission and accomplishments are even MORE admirable. It's nice of you to speak up for this great group, but get over yourself.
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