How to keep horses safe during an emergency
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How to keep horses safe during an emergency

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How to keep horses safe during an emergency

By Carina DeVera|2025-08-04T17:15:40-07:00August 4, 2025|Advocacy, Blog|

Originally published in the Marin Independent Journal For the past seven years, I’ve had the distinct privilege of riding all over Marin’s trails with an energetic quarter horse named Jimeny. Whether we’re exploring the magic of Point Reyes, the beauty of the Headlands and Mount Tamalpais, or just enjoying the quieter corners of our local open space preserve, it’s been such a joy to share those miles with him. But I’d be lying if I said the thought hasn’t crossed my mind: What if something went wrong out there? What would I do if he got [...]

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Saving Sally; How a Drone, a Machete, the Internet – and Neighbors – Saved Our Dog
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Saving Sally; How a Drone, a Machete, the Internet – and Neighbors – Saved Our Dog

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Saving Sally; How a Drone, a Machete, the Internet – and Neighbors – Saved Our Dog

By Neil Lurssen|2025-05-13T14:36:20-07:00May 13, 2025|Behavior & Training|

Our Sally is 17 years old now - not a bad achievement for any dog. She has her share of senior issues and she sleeps most of the time. But she still enjoys life in her way and she is always more than ready for chicken treats. We have accepted that her time is almost up and we believe she will tell us when. One recent night that time nearly arrived before it was due – and in the worst possible way. My story today is about how our neighborhood - strangers and friends, first responders, [...]

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Can dogs predict the future?
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Can dogs predict the future?

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Can dogs predict the future?

By Neil Lurssen|2022-09-15T12:22:22-07:00September 15, 2022|Behavior & Training|

Yes – at times. "I'm just sayin..." Packing up to bug out The next time our family pooches start behaving in an agitated way for no good reason that we can see, we may want to check our disaster survival supplies – water, first-aid kit, essential medications, spare clothes, cash money, and the rest of what we need to cope with the Big One. And don’t forget our pet’s necessities. Fido and his pals may be telling us that another bad earthquake is about to hit the Bay Area. We should [...]

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Plan B – What’s next for your pet if you are out of the picture?
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Plan B – What’s next for your pet if you are out of the picture?

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Plan B – What’s next for your pet if you are out of the picture?

By Kim Bromley|2021-03-24T17:54:19-07:00March 24, 2021|Behavior & Training|

This is Claude. He’s my first poodle in fifty years of dog guardianship and I hope not my last. He’s twelve years old and the smartest dog I’ve ever lived with. And that’s saying something. Claude came to live with us two years ago when his mom, Patty, one of the dearest friends I’ve ever known, moved to assisted living. Patty had early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, so even though pets were welcome in her new home, she could no longer manage the simplest tasks required to care for a dog. The situation broke everyone’s heart, not [...]

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How to keep horses safe during an emergency

How to keep horses safe during an emergency

Saving Sally; How a Drone, a Machete, the Internet – and Neighbors – Saved Our Dog

Saving Sally; How a Drone, a Machete, the Internet – and Neighbors – Saved Our Dog

Can dogs predict the future?

Can dogs predict the future?

Plan B – What’s next for your pet if you are out of the picture?

Plan B – What’s next for your pet if you are out of the picture?

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