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Major, First Shelter Dog to Live in the White House


Major on the White House lawn in January 2021
Major on the White House lawn in January 2021
Three year old Major is the White House's first shelter dog! He is a rags-to-riches story that showcases the potential of shelter dogs when they're given a chance through adoption. Major joins Champ, a 12-year-old German Shepherd, making it the first time since the administration of John Kennedy that both first dogs were German Shepherds.

The Bidens first fostered Major, who was at the Delaware Humane Association, in late 2018, and it was love at first tug. Three days before the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the DHA held an "indoguration" for Major. More than 7,400 people attended via Zoom and it featured a performance by Josh Groban. The event raised $200,000 in donations for the association. more »

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Snow Play! Dog-friendly Winter Recreation

Woof-woof hooray! With Governor Newsom’s lifting of stay-at-home orders in late January, California has recovered some of its dog-friendly mojo. While many COVID-19 restrictions are still in place (don’t take that mask off yet and stay safer at 6 feet), we can dine outdoors again (with our pups) and enjoy many aspects of the outdoors. Here’s a look at some possibilities for the month of February.

Buckle Up for Big Mountains, Big Fun at Dog-Friendly Mammoth

Po - Courtesy Visit Mammoth Lakes & Michael Vanderhurst
Po - Courtesy Visit Mammoth Lakes & Michael Vanderhurst


Yes, it can be a bit of a longish drive depending where you start out—but a beautiful one. Highway 395 skirting the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada deserves lots of pull-over time on the way to Mammoth Lakes, a resort area centered around the Mammoth Mountain ski area and a mosaic of lakes, rivers and High Sierra panoramas. If you need to break the trip, stay overnight at the Bridgeport Inn, whose main building dates to 1877 (dog-friendly rooms are in a motel-style wing out back). more »

What’s Shakin’ In Wintertime Redding?

What’s Shakin’ In Wintertime Redding?


Not many of us think of heading north to Redding and the eight-county Shasta Cascade region in winter; it’s known to be a spring-summer-fall destination for the most part. But now, as the COVID crisis continues, is a great time for you and your dog to enjoy gorgeous landscapes in uncrowded conditions. Snow? Every once in awhile in the city, but white stuff can be found in every direction but south (and south is for the birds, anyway)! more »

Go Big at Big Bear

Go Big at Big Bear


It’s a bit off the radar for Northern California residents, but if SoCal calls, consider soaking up a change of scenery at Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino county. Yes, there’s a major ski mountain there, but you and your pup will also find many dog-friendly diversions, including outdoor dining and trails where you can hike, cross-country ski, snowshoe and otherwise play in a winter wonderland. more »

Romp ‘n’ Roll at a Sno-Park

Romp ‘n’ Roll at a Sno-Park


Yep, they’re open! California’s 19 Sno-Park sites, most in the Tahoe basin but some farther afield on the flanks of the Sierra, are white oases for winter fun. Jointly maintained by CalTrans, the USDA Forest Service and other agencies, they offer plowed parking and trails, some groomed, where you can ski, snowshoe and hike with your dog.  Some offer snowmobile trails and sledding hills, as well. more »

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Diets for Diabetic Dogs

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Written by Lori Wells-Bauer
Pet Nutrition Counselor
Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care
Reno, Nevada
 
Diabetes Mellitus in dogs can occur at any age. However, diabetic dogs are usually 4-14 years of age and most are diagnosed at roughly 7-10 years of age [1].
 
Whether your dog has been recently diagnosed or you are interested in preventing the disease,  one of my favorite recommendations is to give home cooking a try.  At the end of this article, I’ve provided readers with an easy to make,  fully balanced, diabetic friendly recipe. more »

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