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Dine Al Fresco with Fido
The Rooftop Lounge in Laguna Beach offers great views, great food and Fido can hang out, too.
By Susan Sims, Publisher
Photo credit Kartsie Photography
Growing up in Orange County, California, I love returning to my roots. I know all the beaches from Huntington to San Diego. I keep a mental scrapbook of the many years of watching surfers and eating ‘strips’ at the pier.
During this...
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Gone to the Dogs
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is five-paw Fido-friendly.
By Susan Sims, Publisher
Big dogs, small dogs are all invited to stay with you at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The property loves dogs so much that you will find an in-room dining menu for, you guessed it, your dog!
During my stay I walked past an older gentleman, lumbering through the lobby. He appeared to be on his evening...
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The Rescue Bus Helps Homeless Animals
Lee Asher and his nine adopted dogs to the rescue.
By Elise Phillips Margulis
Many animal lovers dream of purchasing a large chunk of land and operating a rescue sanctuary. Lee Asher, corporate trainer turned dog trainer, has taken that fantasy a step farther.
In 2018 he and his friend Luke Barton, a photographer and avid traveler, sold all of their possessions and purchased an old school...
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Tiny Social Media Star has a Big Heart
Beloved therapy dog, Norbert, spreads joy & helps others.
By Elise Phillips Margulis photo credit Mark Steines
Adorable, three-pound Norbert is a social media star. Despite his tiny stature, he has a big presence and he’s parlayed his cuteness into a philanthropic phenomenon that includes a full line of merchandise that benefits animals and people in need.
It all began 12 years ago when...