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  1. Big Black. Submitted by Maureen Prowse

    Palm Desert Pet of the Week: Big Black, 4 years old

    Big Black was a feral 2-week-old kitten when Maureen Prowse of Palm Desert adopted him.

    • May 16, 2013
  2. Garfield, 2 years old. Submitted by Dr. Ted Bower

    La Quinta Pet of the Week: Garfield, 2 years old

    Dr. Ted and Lori Bower of La Quinta lost their Persian cat Pasha to a coyote two years ago, but say Garfield has filled a hole in their hearts.

    • May 16, 2013
  3. Rocky and Snoopy. Submitted by Carlos Santiago

    Palm Springs pets of the Week: Rocky, 6; Snoopy, 1 1/2

    Rocky is the sweetest and most gentle lab you would ever meet, says his human dad, Carlos Santiago of Palm Springs.

    • May 16, 2013

  4. Ask the vet: Indoor cats may need minimal vaccinations

    That is a good question and has been discussed at length in the veterinary profession.

    • May 16, 2013
  5. Patrice Brayer, director of the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, feeds a 4-week-old kitten she named Spitfire. The kitten and others could benefit from foster parents that provide special care on a temporary basis. Xochitl PeÑa/The Desert Sun

    Animal shelter friends seek foster parents for pets

    Patrice Brayer jokes that her office is 'foster central.'

    • May 13, 2013
  6. Little Amber Belly Submitted by Dan and Barb Purgett

    Pet of the Week: Little Amber Belly

    Little Amber Belly loves to be underfoot, say her pet parents, Dan and Barb Purgett of Palm Springs.

    • May 9, 2013
  7. Walter John, 8 years old Submitted by Lyn Thornton

    Pet of the Week: Walter John, 8 years old

    Walter John is our chihuahua/dachshund mix rescue pup, says Lyn Thornton of La Quinta.

    • May 9, 2013
  8. Amiga, 5 years old Submitted by Geraldine Todd

    Pet of the Week: Amiga, 5 years old

    Amiga, usually called Meggie, is a purebred miniature parti poodle.

    • May 9, 2013

  9. Ask the Vet: Dental care is important for dogs

    My friend told me that her dog just had a dental cleaning. I have never had this done for Ginger, my 10-year-old miniature poodle. She seems fine, except for bad breath. Is this necessary?

    • May 9, 2013
  10. Sabrina, 11 years old. Submitted by Robert and Shirley Costley

    Pet of the Week: Sabrina, 11 years old

    Robert and Shirley Costley found Sabrina in Portland, Ore., at the monthly Pugs in the Park event.

    • May 2, 2013
  11. Misty Dog Submitted by Dick and Karen Wiggins

    Pet of the Week: Misty Dog

    'We adopted Misty Dog on Feb. 13, 2003, from a cocker spaniel rescue group in Corona,' say her pet parents Dick and Karen Wiggins of Palm Springs.

    • May 2, 2013

  12. Ask the Vet: Pet may not need yearly vaccination

    When a pet is vaccinated for a disease, the immune system responds by developing antibodies to protect against that disease. It may take multiple vaccinations to achieve proper immunity.

    • May 2, 2013

  13. Ask the Vet: Get your puppy off to a good and healthy start

    I just got a new Golden Retriever puppy. What are your recommendations to give him a good start?

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  14. Minion Submitted by Dominique Fruchtman

    West valley Pet of the Week: Minion

    Minion (AKA Mini and Pupperoni) is a Chihuahua and Dachshund mix and weighs only 6 pounds.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  15. Char-Lee, 9 Char-Lee is a 17-pound rescue lhasa Apso and poodle mix that at times thinks he's a Rottweiller, says his pet mom Carolyn Lesseos of Palm Desert. 'He is very protective, but very sensitive to human feelings and thoughts,' she says. He loves chaisng lizards in is off time. Submitted by Carolyn Lesseos Submitted by Carolyn Lesseos

    Mid valley Pet of the Week: Char-Lee, 9

    Char-Lee is a 17-pound rescue Lhasa Apso and poodle mix that at times thinks he's a Rottweiller, says his pet mom Carolyn Lesseos of Palm Desert. 'He is very protective, but very sensitive to human feelings and thoughts,' she says. He loves chasing lizards in his off time.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  16. These brother cats are waiting for 'cookie time,' says their pet mom, Lannie Deering of La Quinta. The boys were born in April 2010 and you can't tell them apart except for a tiny white dot on the back of bow's right ear. 'They are so wonderful,' says Deering. Submitted by Lannie Deering Submitted by Lannie Deering

    East valley Pet of the Week: Twins Izzy Rain, Bow Ditto, 3 years old

    These brother cats are waiting for 'cookie time,' says their pet mom, Lannie Deering of La Quinta. The boys were born in April 2010 and you can't tell them apart except for a tiny white dot on the back of Bow's right ear. 'They are so wonderful,' says Deering.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
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