Archive By Author - Michelle Sathe
A home away from home for pets
While the owners are away, the dogs will play. That's the concept behind DogVacay.com, which offers dog owners an alternative to boarding or pet sitting while traveling. "My wife and I have two dogs. We'd always had this problem when we traveled, trying to find a place for them to stay. If we put them in a kennel for a week, it would be north of $1,000 and they'd spend 23 hours in a cage," ...
A cat for your habitat
Dogs may be man's best friend, but cats are the most popular pets in America. According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are approximately 86.4 million owned cats in the United States versus 78.2 million dogs.
Dog-friendly dining now an option
It was a lovely summer evening in the Santa Clarita Valley, much too nice to leave her four-legged best friend at home while she enjoyed a meal alfresco. That's why Laura Chesler recently brought along her dachshund Ella to the Valencia Lazy Dog Café to dine with friends.
FIXED
As many pet owners know, spaying or neutering is the proven method of preventing unwanted births. What many might not know is that spaying and neutering also provides health and behavioral benefits that add to the quality of life for your pet, not to mention the duration.
Snouts out: Some plants aren't meant for pets
There's something wonderful about watching your pet frolic outside in warm weather, but beware. Some common plants and gardening products can be hazardous, even fatal, to a dog or cat.
Spring into a lifelong love match
Like all of his four-legged friends at the Castaic Animal Care Center, Sushi is looking for love. The young purebred Shih Tzu was found as a stray and came to the center a matted mess. With a bath and a haircut, Sushi is now one handsome little fella. "He's a very sweet dog, just really good natured," said Kim Schumann, animal control officer and volunteer liaison at Castaic Animal Care Center. "Shelter pets aren't second ...
Protection for paws
Like many pet owners, Leeanne Shinn, of Valencia, considers her dogs Scout and Ruby members of the family. That's why she insures them.
Another piece of a pet’s diet
Supplements have been a popular way for people to stay healthy for decades. Recently, pets have been getting into the act, too.
Giving homeless pets a second chance
Jessi Strahan loves animals, especially those that aren't her own. The 21-year-old Saugus resident spends much of her spare time helping the homeless pets at Castaic Animal Care Center. As a volunteer, Strahan helps prepare dogs and cats for adoption events. She does this first by playing with them to release some pent-up energy, then by loading up the truck that will transport the pets to an offsite location to meet potential adopters. "When you ...
Metronome helps retrain the brain
One could say that Adam Solomon is an overachiever.
One of the few, grandma of many
At 90 years old, Bobby Stone has a lot of memories. Pictures of family - many generations' worth - line the walls of her modest Saugus home. Among the photos are drawings and models of World War II fighter planes, reminding Stone of a time when she was one of the few female Marines serving her country. It was 1942, and Stone was 20 years old, working as a dispatcher for a railroad company in ...
A hand up instead of a handout
Judy is shopping for groceries, selecting from a wide variety of meats, cheese, produce, pasta, cookies and more. When she gets to the checkout counter, the total is just $4. As a client of Help the Children Santa Clarita, Judy is able to put food on the table for her husband, son and herself, something the cancer survivor wouldn't be able to do on her own at the moment. "My husband got laid off; then ...
Starting off on the right foot
I was ready for 2012, but my body wasn't. My New Year's Eve was spent sick in bed, victim of the latest mutant strain of flu floating around the office. Though I rallied enough to work the following Monday, my sinuses were congested and I wasn't quite feeling like myself. Over-the-counter meds masked the symptoms enough to get me through the day, but I didn't feel truly like I turned ...
Shots at a healthy future
The dual birthday celebration at Valencia Glen Park on Dec. 27 for Ed Jace, 90, and Thor Jorgensen, 88, was quite a racket. That's because guests were largely comprised of members from the Old Newhall Tennis Club. Approximately 30 members surrounded Jace and Jorgenson as they cut into a tennis-themed cake after a vigorous game on the court. "These guys are great," Jace said, grinning as he received handshakes and pats on the back. "We ...
Favorite pet moments of 2011
For those of you who don't know me beyond my byline, I am a passionate animal advocate and rescue volunteer during off-hours.
Articles By Author - Michelle Sathe
Looking for love in all the right places
Maverick has spent several months at Advanced Care Animal Care Center in Canyon Country, but the senior cat is far from sick. He's looking for a new home and veterinarian/owner Amanda Gillen felt her office was a good place to start.
Spring allergies and your pets
Blooming flowers and blossoming plants signal the start of spring across the Santa Clarita Valley. The season has been known to trigger environmental allergies not just in people, but for their pets, as well.
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