We’ve all heard the saying, “adopt don’t shop” but what does it really mean? For some of us, we understand that rescuing a pet from a shelter is a definite way to save a life. However, some argue that by buying a companion animal from a crowded and cramped cell of a pet store is…
Herrow! The name is Dozer; aka “Dozer Dog”, “Bull Dozer”, and “Shhh” (we’ll get to my nicknames later). I was told that I am CCLA’s official Pet of the Month so I am quite pleased with myself right now. I’ve always wanted my very own blog and now I can finally tell the world all…
Did you know that June is “Adopt a Cat Month”? According to American Humane Society, June is also a time where you may be seeing more stray kittens out and about and ending up in shelters. Have you been thinking about adopting a sweet kitty to make your household complete? Do you have another cat…
Herrow everyone! My name is RubyJ and I am CCLA’s Pet of the Month! I think I’m something special because my mom and dad PAWlways tell me I am! I was rescued a wittle over 2 years ago and haven’t had it very easy. In fact, my rescue journey began when I was taken to…
Losing your pet can be a terrifying experience. There’s nothing calming about looking for your pet as you grow increasingly more frantic, calling out their names into the unknown. As pet owners, we want our pets safe in our home so they don’t have to fend for themselves on the streets of LA. What a…
Ah the great outdoors! How wonderful it is to be able to explore with your pups and bond over the beauty that surrounds you both. Wait, did you hear that? Was that… a rattlesnake?! It very well might be and in fact, you may be hearing a lot more rattlesnakes this year due to the…
We all know what it’s like to wake up in the morning with a flood of “to-do” lists and a lack of energy to get it all done. But then, you roll over and find your beloved pet staring up at you, ready for the day ahead! Suddenly, your list of “to-do’s” fades away and…
As professional dog walkers, and pet sitters, we at CCLA know the importance of preventing and handling pet medical emergencies. They can be quite scary and as pet owners, no mom or dad likes to see their kiddo in distress or in pain. As April is the official month for Pet First Aid Awareness, we…
Hola amigos! My name is Rica and I am a fun loving, happy girl, born on the streets of Puerto Rico! My mama told me that I am CCLA’s newest “Pet of the Month”, so I have to admit, I cannot contain my excitement right now! Hold on, let me just get my zoomies out…
So, you’re allergic to dogs and cats but dream of the day you get to burry your face in their fluff and receive those wet kisses that everyone keeps telling you about! You want one of your own, despite your allergies, and decide to Google lists of different breeds that are hypoallergenic. You trust Google…
December Pet of the Month: RUCKUS!!
November Pet of the Month: Bodie!!
Superstition Ain’t the Way: Dispelling Black Cat Stigma
October Pet of the Month: MOBY!!
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