The California Veterinary Medical Board is trying to prevent anyone other than a veterinarian from performing any type of rehab therapy for our pets.  This includes swim therapy, chiropractic, laser therapy, underwater treadmill, and other therapeutic modalities.  Most vets don’t know about therapy and are happy to refer to someone who does.  Most vets don’t want to go back to school to take courses on rehab therapy.  This means that it will be much more difficult to find someone to help our pets when they need it the most!!!

Please contact your State Senator today and tell them you want them to vote “NO” on AB 1980, as amended on June 7, 2010. For the sake of our pets.  Voting takes place on Monday, Aug. 9th, so please do this ASAP!!  And spread the word.

L.A. City Council is considering raising the dog license fees from $15 to $20 annually. This would bring an additional $600,000 of revenue to the city.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Mathilde (DeCagny) & Michael Halberg on the loss of Enzo, their 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier.  Enzo’s father was Moose, who played Eddie for many years on the famed television sitcom Frasier.  Mathilde used Enzo to play Eddie for the last few years of the show after she retired Moose.  Enzo & Moose both played “Skip” in the movie “My Dog Skip”, starring Frankie Muniz.  Enzo was young Skip, and Moose was old Skip.  Moose passed away in 2006 at almost 16 years of age.

Enzo was a very good friend to Mathilde.  He taught her a lot over the years and was a very dependable dog.  In our Doggie Dish interview with Mathilde she said he as been the best all around dog she’s ever had; he could do it all.  He never needed a stand in because his work ethic was so great, he just loved it so much.  (that is a 2 part, very entertaining interview you can find on the podcast page)

To Enzo, Mathilde & Michael with love.

The Sirens Society is excited to host its fundraiser, “There’s A New Top Dog”, on Wednesday, June 16 at The Parlor Hollywood, to support the documentary “Fixing Fido” and raise awareness on the sad situation of dog overpopulation. Exploring the complex relationship between man and canine, “Fixing Fido” shadows veterinarians who travel to foreign lands to make a difference in the lives of these forsaken Fidos.

In partnership with Much Love Animal Rescue and Best Friends Animal Society, “There’s A New Top Dog” kicks off at 7pm with a celebrity red carpet entrance, followed by a sneak peek of “Fixing Fido”. The event also includes music by DJ Savi, a complimentary wine bar, Parlor Hollywood hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction with must-have items.

For additional event information, please visit: www.SirensSociety.org/events.html.

“There’s A New Top Dog” hours: 7:00-10:00pm

Complimentary wine bar, hors d’oeuvres, and $5 drink specials: 7-9pm

Suggested online pre-donation: $20.

Suggested donation at the door: $25.

Special gift bags will be given to the first 50 supporters.