Arthur von Wiesenberger never set out to become an international ambassador for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and the occasional disgruntled Swiss cow. He just thought animal shelters deserved better publicity. Back in 2018, the longtime Santa Barbara resident launched Animal Zone to showcase the remarkable work happening inside local shelters and rescue organizations. He wanted […]
Dear Amy, I have always wanted to create a beautiful garden for myself and finally hired and paid (ouch) for my oasis. Around the same time I began planning this garden, I also added a new puppy, Barney, to our family. Fast forward, Barney is now one year old and digging up my beautiful garden, […]
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“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 […]
Hi Amy! I’m Olof (w/ an “O” per Swedish). I attend most every local rally. The unconditional love of dogs ripples out to everyone. Dogs can unify us all. My protégé Mikaela Schlesinger just moved here from Colorado to take a job at Direct Relief. Have something to HOWL about? Please send your dog questions […]
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 […]
Q: Dear Amy, After singlehandedly raising two amazing children (college graduates, fully employed and living on their own), I am now an empty nester. I am also ready to get and raise my first ever puppy. HELP, I am a nervous wreck and she arrives in three weeks! A: Dear Nervous Wreck, Relax, if you […]
Every dog has its day, and this one promises plenty of tail-wagging fun. Tails of Hope is back for its second year on Sunday, September 20, after last year’s sold-out debut proved that Santa Barbara County has a soft spot for four-legged friends. The fundraiser takes over Rancho La Patera Stow House in Goleta 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 […]
