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AMERICA READS

Volunteer Colleen Hughes, with her Labrador Retriever Oscar de la Rascal, 8, facilitates America Reads  at the Santa Monica Police Activity League on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. PAL's America Reads is a literacy program for children 6 to 10 years of age who read to dogs. The class meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5 PM at PAL throughout the school year. (left to right) Maya Ruddock, 7, Toni Bryant, 10, Nadia Cyprian, 7, Colleen Hughes and Samuel Mercado, 9, read to Oscar de la Rascal during the class on Wednesday.

The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique  community organization that fosters trust between  youth  and  the  men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturingenvironment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.

Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 08:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

DOG DAY AFTERNOON

(right to lest) Alexander the Great Dog, 1, Casper the Friendly Ghost, 11, and Pupus Maximus, 10, all White Shepherds, hangout at Santa Monica's Muscle Beach on Tuesday, December 29, 2009.

Posted on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 01:39PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT

Dog walkers walk a pack of dogs at the Third Street Promenade while promoting PETCO on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. November is National Adoption Awareness Month.

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

BARK 10-4

Santa Monica Paramedic Firefighter  Nick Jones  (top)  and SMFD Firefighter Tyler McElvaney (above) apply a Pet Oxygen Mask to Biscuit, a twelve year-old Whippet, during a press conference at the Santa Monica Fire Department announcing National Fire Safety Month and the launch of “BARK 10-4,”  a campaign by Bark Buckle UP, to help fire departments nationwide obtain much needed pet oxygen masks. These masks work with dogs, cats and other animals. Annually, an estimated half million pets are affected by fires in the United States and more than 40,000 pets die each year due to smoke inhalation. With the right equipment, police, fire and emergency medical service (EMS) rescuers can often save a pet's life. Losing a pet in a house fire can be a devastating experience for a family member. More then 30,000 Fire Departments and EMT offices are located nationwide and most of those have more then one Fire Truck per station.  The “Bark 10-4” Campaign was created with the goal of getting a Pet Oxygen Mask on board every fire truck in the country by encouraging the public to sponsor the purchase of Pet Oxygen Masks for their local fire departments.  A $25 sponsorship ensures that one mask can be purchased for a fire department; a $65 sponsorship buys a mask set, which includes a small, medium and large mask.

 

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11:59AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

St. Francis Day

Father Mel Jurisich, from the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, blesses Buddy, a 13 year-old West Highland White Terriers, at Reed Park during St. Francis Day "Blessing of the Animals" on Sunday, October 4, 2009. The annual blessing service takes place in the tradition of Blessed Francis of Assisi, a 12th century saint of the church who lived in Italy. He was known for his kindness to all animals, recognizing and praising them as part of God’s creation.

 

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 11:56PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

TAKING FIVE

Jeff the mechanic and his pit bull Roy, 1, sit on the Santa Monica Pier while waiting for Patty Smith to perform during   the  Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, September 3, 2009.

Posted on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 12:51PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Chip-a-thon

People wait in line to receive a free micro chip implanted into their dogs during "Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon," at Clover Park on Saturday, August 1, 2009. Dog training demonstrations, pet disaster preparedness tips, and Red Cross pet first aid classes were featured at the Pet Fair and Chip-a-thon. The Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon was presented by the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, The City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Organizations Active in Disaster (SMOAID).

Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 12:00PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Monkeying Around

 

(top) Zunie, a 16 year-old Capuchin monkeys, eats cheetos at the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade on Saturday, December, 20, 2008. Zunie has been entertaining on the Third Street Promenade for the past seven years. (above) Jasmine Murillo, 8, and her sister Juliete, 6, visit with Zunie on saturday.

Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 08:16AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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