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  • Saving a pet's life can change yours

    Dr. Gary Weitzman, Special to the Village News|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Baby Boy saved Susan Graham's life. Now, Susan is committed to sharing just how life-changing adopting a pet can be. Susan was suffering from severe depression when she walked into San Diego Humane Society's San Diego Campus on Gaines St. She hoped adopting a dog would help improve her mental health and bring happiness into her home. All it took was one look at Baby Boy to know she was making the right decision. Shortly after bringing home the 2-year-old pug mix, she felt joy...

  • Heading back to the office? 4 ways to prepare your pets for post-pandemic life.

    Dr. Gary Weitzman, Special to Village News|Updated Jun 30, 2021

    While not everyone was pleased with work-from-home mandates during the pandemic, pets have likely enjoyed the company, frequent play breaks and extra time outdoors. However, as mask mandates loosen and California prepares to fully reopen its economy, many owners will soon return to work – but not in the next room, on the couch or at the kitchen table. The transition back into the physical office may pose challenges for pets, especially new animals brought into the home to keep first-time “pawrents” company during the pandemic...