Posted: May 8th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Hollywood Dog | Tags: Bitch New York, book, dog, dogs, Hollywood dog stoties, Jason Priestly, mastiff, puppy, rescue, Scott Baio | No Comments »
I spent the day at the Dog & Baby Buffet checking out all the latest and greatest in luxury Dog and Baby Products, not to mention the stars! There were a bevy, but the highlight (for me as a child of the 80′s) was Jason Priestly and Scott Baio. Scott was there for the whole day as a portion of the proceeds from the event go to his foundation,
The Bailey Baio Foundation which raises money and awareness of infant metabolic disorders.
Pasqualina in pearls
Amy and I brought three of our rescue dogs: Pasqualina(Neapolitan Mastiff/Great Dane mix with no hair), Barzini (our Neapolitan Mastiff with juvenile arthritis) and Otto (our three legged Pomeranian.) We were quite the site! But (most) people loved our dogs and fingers crossed there may even be a home for Otto!
Collar Wallet
I also met some great vendors. I will be reviewing some of their products in the next few days, and I wanted to start with our favorites! First was Daisy Couture Collars.
The collar very sturdy and the vintage pattern is adorable! I couldn’t wait to come home and change Ranger’s collar to a Daisy Couture.
Prices for Daisy Couture are very reasonable and products are made right here in the Southland. The best part is that I got the coolest accessory to go with Ranger’s collar. It’s a “collar wallet” that holds his tags so they don’t jingle-jangle as he walks (and scratches!) Check out all of
Daisy Couture’s adorable items, and Daisy herself who is a fabulously adorable, rescued Chihuahua mix!
Haute Puppy
Another fantastic vendor featured at the buffet was
Haute Puppy by Jennifer Baulto. She offers both a ready to wear and canine couture line! It’s truly exquisite! You can find her items at
Bitch New York which offers the ultimate in luxury dog products.
We had a terrific day, and I am pooped! But I have much more to write so stay tuned!
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Posted: May 7th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Hollywood Dog | Tags: dogs, Hollywood Dog, mange, mastiff, puppy | No Comments »
Barzini
Meet Barzini & Pasqualina! They are both at least mostly Neapolitan Mastiffs. Barzini is definitely a purebred Neo, but Pasqualina we’re not quite as sure about. We think she is a Neo/Great Dane Mix.
They are both between 1 & 2 years old and are sweet as pie. We got Barzini out of the shelter about a year ago and he was quite a sick puppy. We weren’t sure if he was going to make it in fact. He was listless and weak. But Amy has a way of turning these big guys around. Neos and French Mastiffs are just so sensitive! He still has a bit of juvenile arthritis, but he is a happy healthy boy for the part.
Pasqualina
Pasqualina was found eating garbage in an alley. All but a few patches of her hair was gone due to a non-contagious form of mange which happens as a result of malnutrition at a young age. Again, the amazing Amy has been nursing Pasqualina back to health; giving her ground flax seed and a raw diet.
Fingers crossed these big loves will find their forever homes tomorrow at The Silver Spoon Dog and Puppy Buffet!
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Posted: May 7th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Hollywood Dog | Tags: dog, Dog stories, dogs, Hollywood Dogs, mastiff, puppy | 1 Comment »
I’m so excited for tomorrow! I’ll be going to the annual Dog & Baby Buffet! It’s an amazing gifting event put on by The Silverspoon; the innovators of the celebrity gifting suite. It works like this: The Silverspoon (which is run by a childhood friend Melissa Lemer, and her partner Loren Bendinskas) rounds up the most fabulous brands to showcase to celebrities, other LA insiders and the press and proceeds from the event goes to benefit charities.
As the event showcases many dog goodies, Melissa and Lorena always include a few rescue groups in the mix, and tomorro Amy and I will be one of the groups!
Otto
We are bringing three rescues to the event; Mastiffs Barzini and Pasqualina, and our ancient three legged Pomeranian Otto. Amy found him in the street with a broken leg and we raised the money to pay for his broken leg to be amputated. He barely notices that it’s missing and he likes to beat up on the other dogs at Amy’s house! At 5 lbs, 12+ years and with three legs, he is the alpha of the pack!
The other group that is coming tomorrow is from a new hybrid store which sells puppies from the shelter instead of from puppy mills or backyard breeders. I can’t remember the name right now, but will post it tomorrow with pictures!
Barzini & Pasqualina
Posted: May 6th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: beverly hills, boxer, c, insurance, Los Angeles, pet-friendly, rentals, s | No Comments »
There is an amazing apartment building at the end of my block that has been sitting mostly empty for at least a year. From years back when I first moved to Beverly Hills I had always admired it, but I knew it was quite pet unfriendly and remained so at least up through this year when I was recently on the 
apartment hunt.
But last week I noticed a bevvy of action around the building. Apartments that had been empty for months were all of the sudden lit up and the building buzzed with the sounds of people, and wait what was that, yes it was the harumphs of dogs barking. Looking in the windows as I walked by with Ranger I have seen a boxer in one apartment and a poodle and a hound of some variety in another. Aparently the landlords have had a change of heart.
I’m sure it has something to do with the economy, I mean how long could they let these apartment lose money. But it got me thinking about dogs and renting. Why are landlords so hesitant to rent to dog owners. Of course there is the obvious soiling (nice euphamism, right?) issues, but I’ve seen non-dog onwers rip a place to shreds and besides landlords usually take a fat pet deposit to cover these cost. Then there is also the issue of noise, but I’ve had plenty of neighbors make tons of noise without the help of a canine friend.
I’m lucky enough to have found an amazing apartment (it was designed by famed architect Paul Williams who also designed that crazy building at the center of LAX) that was willing to take Bella, and now Ranger. But I also came with good references from my former apartment building. If you are a dog owning renter, and are having a tough time, do the following.
1. Give yourself time to find a pet friendly place. There are pet freindly apartments in every city. It just takes some time. Craigslist is awesome for finding pet friendly places.
2. Don’t give up. Dogs are too often given up because people can’t find housing right away. When you start looking for a place line up an interim place to stay, and or someome to babysit your dog in case there is lag between when you have to move out of one place and when you find the second place.
3. Always ask. Particularly in this economy even places that say no dogs may consider it if you sign a 12 month or even offer to sign a longer lease if they take your dog.
4. Have references ready to give from your former landlord or neighbors. It may seem a little hokey but it might be enough to get them to consider you.
5. Get renters insurance that covers your dog. You never plan for things to happen but they do, and this way at a resonable cost you can protect yourself, your dog and your wallet!
6. Be a conscientious dog owner. When you’re not, you ruin it for the rest of us!
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