Tag archives: dogs
Q: Dear HOWL, My ‘puppy’ is now four years old and still sleeping in a large crate at night. When Betty was young it served a purpose both for potty training and preventing massive destruction of our home. My husband, who refuses to let Betty sleep in our bed, has supported keeping her crated at […]
“Who let the dogs out?” joked Jane Lynch, as the classic tune played out over the crowd. At the Rosewood Miramar Beach, the answer was more than 40 contenders, taking over the Great Lawn for the fifth annual “Best in Show,” benefiting Santa Barbara Humane. Celebrity hosts Jane – star of Christopher Guest’s cult classic […]
Carpinteria’s canine community has something to bark about. The Carpinteria Dog Owners’ Group (C-DOG) has unleashed Dogs of Monte Vista Park, a new book celebrating the four-legged regulars of the city’s temporary off-leash dog park – and helping make a permanent park a reality. Featuring 108 full-color photographs of Monte Vista’s most fetching faces, the […]
Every day, I walk through Manning Park with my beloved dog, Maggie, and I can’t help but feel a pang of guilt every time she eagerly nudges her leash, yearning to run freely and socialize. Like many others in Montecito, I cherish the peacefulness of our parks, but I also recognize the pressing need for […]
Dogs don’t spend much time worrying about trophies. They’re generally content with a tennis ball, a shady patch of grass, and convincing strangers they haven’t eaten in days. Yet once a year, Rosewood Miramar transforms into a canine version of Westminster, where every wag carries a little extra swagger and every good dog seems convinced […]
I have known and worked with Gavin Behr, the owner and operator of Montecito Social Dog Club (MSDC), for over 25 years. Gavin, a transplant from South Africa via Southern California, has been a welcome addition to the Santa Barbara community for over eight years. He has brought to our community a professional, trustworthy, reliable, […]
Q: Every time our doorbell rings my dog Buddy rushes the front door like a maniac! Barking uncontrollably, jumping and scratching at the door. In order to open the front door without him jumping all over our guests, I have to grab Buddy by the collar, open the door, and greet our visitors hunched over. […]
On Saturday afternoon the patio at La Lieff Tasting Room was alive with puppy energy. What some participants have called the happiest happy hour in town was actually a heartwarming adoption event featuring Aussie Mix puppies and hosted by Aussie Rescue Networking Group (rescuenetworkinggroup.com), a local rescue known for turning puppy love into forever families. […]
Members of both Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub and the venerable Santa Barbara Club joined together for a memorable journey to Santa Paula’s Heritage Valley. After a scenic drive, we made our way to the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum, where we explored Ventura County’s rich farming heritage and toured their impressive photography exhibit […]
Let’s face it: in Santa Barbara, dogs aren’t just pets – they’re part of the pack. They join us on morning beach walks, accompany us to café patios, hike our favorite trails, and somehow manage to become the unofficial mayors of every neighborhood they visit. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Pup Culture, Montecito Journal’s […]
Amy arrives at the MJ offices today clutching her longhaired English Cream dachshund, Maxine – gifted to her as a puppy 14 years ago by a renowned novelist, longtime client, friend, and fitful dog lover. “My friend’s beloved King Charles just could not wrap her paws around the addition of this beautiful blonde bombshell to […]
Atlas Animal Rescue appears in the new Santa Barbara Giving List book for the first time under the clever headline “A New Leash on Life.” But one can’t help wonder: What is a dog rescue agency located up in Paso Robles doing in a book connecting philanthropists with local nonprofits, especially when there are any […]
In an all-hands-on deck request, Sarah Aguilar, director for the Santa Barbara County Animal Welfare Services, is asking community members to temporarily or permanently adopt one of 50 dogs that are being displaced while the SB and Lompoc shelters undergo repairs and upgrades. The SB shelter received a grant from the ASPCA in partnership with […]
Sure, the discovery of fire was kind of a big deal for humanity. But little did we know that that was also the moment we discovered a way to light up our life every single day. As early man and woman sat around their newly-invented flame, the enticing aroma of (let’s just assume) woolly mammoth […]
Billionaire Rick Caruso’s oceanside hostelry, the Rosewood Miramar, went to the dogs at the weekend when it hosted its third annual Best in Show event with 50 cuddly canines of all shapes and sizes strutting their stuff with their proud owners on the blue carpeted runway on the Great Lawn! Judging the entrants were The […]
Hey Posh Pups (and your humans), get ready to celebrate National Dog Day in style! The Montecito Journal, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Village Properties, and Coast Village Road have teamed up for an un-fur-gettable event – a dog photo contest that promises to be a tail-wagging good time. Submit your best photo of your beloved furry […]
Blessings Porter has yet to meet a human he hasn’t liked. And, in his 14 years, he’s met hundreds of people. Since moving from Orange County to Montecito more than ten years ago, he’s become a frequent beachgoer on the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Miramar Beach’s oceanfront sand. He’s a favorite unofficial “ambassador” to other […]
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara went to the dogs at the weekend! As part of a Pawsitively Fashionable event for Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, more than 62 entries of owners and their pets (presumably trying out for the cover of Dogue), dressed in striking colorful outfits representing stores from Santa Barbara to Solvang, including the Loom […]
Meghan Markle is going to the dogs! The Riven Rock resident’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has listed a range of items in documents sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which includes dog food, bath soaps and blankets. The 42-year-old Duchess of Sussex also wants to market fragrance sachets, hand soaps, bath […]
Montecito sailmaker Tim Kirshtner, who also ran a business he dubbed “The Beach Doctor Beach Cleaning Service,” has taken his love of the ocean a step further as he notices more and more litter, particularly the detritus of doggie dinners past. Tim, 47, has been recognized for his good deeds, including the Butterfly Beach Association, […]
