Articles

Surviving the Pain of Losing Your Pet

An Interview with Dr. Katie Lawlor, Psy.D., MIA Losing a pet can feel like a blow to the gut, leaving you gasping for air. Many pet owners will affirm that...

Meet Our Local CELEBRI-GOLDIES

Southern California has no shortage of celebrities, and that includes the four-legged kind. Let us introduce you to...

Legacies of Love

Golden retrievers bring the magic. Their glistening fur, big smiles, and wagging tails have a knack for prompting...

Cooper the Mini Golden

Janet had longed for a golden retriever ever since she was a little girl. Somehow, she just knew...

The Golden Dogs of Therapy

Golden retrievers are an iconic breed, known for their good nature, intelligence, love of training, and ability to...

Are You Ready?

It starts with the reverse 911 call, the pounding on the front door, the blaring PA speaker on the police car, or the sudden...

News From Mayor Max: Winter Edition

Hello everyone! It’s time to come visit Idyllwild during the cooler winter months. December, January, and February have so much to offer in this...

Adopt When You Shop

California Assembly Bill 485 sounds good, but does it tell the whole story? In October, California passed a bill (Assembly Bill 485) that restricts California...

The Importance of Play

Playing with your cat is more than entertainment, for both of you. It can help with a variety of social issues, bonding between you...

What to Do if a Coyote Approaches You

As with most wild animals, coyotes have a natural fear of people and will nearly always retreat whenever they sense the presence of people,...

Understanding Coyotes

For many of us, coyotes are the most recognizable wild mammals in the Coachella Valley. Whether they instill anger, fear, admiration, or just interest,...