Walking Cricket has become one of the unexpected joys of a year at home. Admittedly, I’m not always eager to drop what I’m doing, put on shoes, grab a coat and spend the next hour walking a seven-year-old golden retriever still bustling with the chaotic energy of a puppy. But without fail, each time I return home, I find myself calmer and more content than when I … [Read more...] about Good News: Evening Walks With Man’s Best Friend
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The Farmers Market Newest Addition: Pets!
Rescue dog smiles for the camera at Malibu's Famers Market. The Farmers Market took place on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos by Nicole WittFor Pepperdine students with furry companions at home, it can be easy to miss having a pet around while in college. What some might not realize is that there is a way to connect with pets right here in Malibu. Not only is the Malibu … [Read more...] about The Farmers Market Newest Addition: Pets!
Vintage Bus Connects People One Story at a Time
Photos by Ashley ChavezThe car's name is Prudence, and its quirkiness instantly draws people to it. The bright turquoise, vintage 1972 Volkswagen bus was a birthday gift to local Malibu artist Cindy Short. Short said it is the bus' character and a desire to connect people to one another that helped inspire Short and her friend Lisa Spear to create the Laughing Dog Story Bus. … [Read more...] about Vintage Bus Connects People One Story at a Time
Lucky Dog Advances Animal Rescue Efforts
Thousands of stray dogs walk the streets of Los Angeles, while some end up in shelters. Most face the fact of never finding a forever home. Lack of owner responsibility and interest in small, trendy dogs of the time are putting and keeping these rescue dogs in the shelters of Los Angeles. Patricia Kellogg, technical supervisor of the West L.A. shelter, handles and cares … [Read more...] about Lucky Dog Advances Animal Rescue Efforts
Con: Leave Pets At Home
Art by Madeline DuvallHaving a furry creature around for comfort may seem ideal to the stressed-out student. But with Pepperdine's limited living premises, having a pet-friendly campus just isn't a viable option.Animals do not belong in the cramped dorm lifestyle. Most students have barely enough room for their own things in their small two or three person rooms. Animals need … [Read more...] about Con: Leave Pets At Home