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Horsepower

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1) The Santa Monica Mounted Police Unit ride north down Main Street in a sprinkle of rain on Sunday, November  11, 2007. 2) SMPD Mounted Police Officers left to right: Officers Rick Verbeck on Mr. Cool; Coby Arnold on Spiderman; Philbo Rubish on Burt; and Rob Dawson on Barney.

Posted on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 02:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Blessing of the Animals

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(top) Senior Minister Patricia Farris, gives a blessing to Geanne Dahm's six month-old poodle mix 'Annie,' at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica during "Blessing of the Animals" service on Saturday, October 6, 2007. (above)  Minister  Farris, gives a blessing to Derek Uskert's five year-old rescue collie mix 'Bizzy,'  during the service on Saturday.
Posted on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 11:38AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Holy  Nero

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Minister Brad Beeman, gives a blessing to SMPD Officer Roberto Villegas' k-9 partner 'Nero' a five year-old Belgian Malinois, at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica during the "Blessing of the Animals" service on Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Posted on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 11:19AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Pony ride

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A girl rides a pony during the 7th Annual Summer Soulstice Festival at Main Street on Sunday, June 24, 2007.
Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 07:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Smile

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DJ, a 2 year old goat, poses for a portrait on Sunday, June 24, 2007 during the 7th annual Summer Soulstice Festival on Main Street .
Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 07:21PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

The Chief and Mr. Cool

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Santa Monica Police Department Mounted Division Officer Phillbo Rubish gives directions to SMPD Chief  Timothy Jackman while he gallops on Mr.Cool, a 20 year old Quarter Horse, during a private equitation lesson at Will Rogers State Park on Monday, June 11, 2007.  Mr. cool has been working for SMPD since he was 13 years old. He is the senior horse in the department and is scheduled to retire as soon as they can find his replacement.
Posted on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 02:21PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Black Bear

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Paige Miller, 7, looks at a Black Bear in the Star Eco Station's booth during the 'Earth Day on the Promenade' festival on Saturday, April 14, 2007.
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 05:24PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Holiday Deployment Patrol

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Santa Monica Police Department Mounted Division Officer Rob Dawson, (left) and his partner Phillbo Rubish, ride south down main street during their Holiday Deployment Patrol on Friday, December 1, 2006.
Posted on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 01:33PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint