Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 20, 2015

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 
9 Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 20, 2015JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS 
Happy Tails 
by Chris Leclerc 
DogWalking & Sitting ServicesSierraMadre, Californiawww.canyoncanine.comchris@canyoncanine.comChris LeclercCanyonCanine626-355-8333 626-533-9536CCConCaCanyonCanineCanineeeieCCChris LeclercChris Leclercae,
chris@canyoncani.canyoncawwwnCaSierraMadrae, CaliforCaalking&SonDogWalking & Sitting ServicesonCa626-355-8333 62onCayeclercinnia6-533-95362eclerccanine.comanine.comani,CaliforinanineSittingServiceseanineeLOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND? 
PET OF THE WEEK JULIE: ANIMAL ID# A4841247 
A friend recently gave me a copy of a cute quip on whatcats must be thinking about the canine counterpartsthey are forced to share their domestic space with.
The whimsically written short story struck me asso funny I decided to put it in this week’s column. Ineeded a bit of comic relief myself this week, and Ihope you will enjoy it too.
Remember, it’s all in good fun so please do notbe offended on behalf of your precious pups. Afterall, they are smart enough to know better, andjovial enough to keep a good sense of humor aboutthemselves. Perhaps next timeI’ll write a little something aboutwhat our doggies must thinkof their kitty counterparts.
Meanwhile, please take a momentto pause and laugh. 
Dear Human: A Letter From Your 
Cat by Janet Eve Josselyn 
Dear Human, 
Apparently you need to be reminded of the rules ofthis house. My house. The house I let you and thatfilthy dog share with me. Rule number one is youneed to do what I want you to do when I want you todo it and I want you to get rid of the dim-witted dog.
Now. Please. 
Let me elaborate. He never cleans himself. Gross. 
He licks food off the floor. He also gets up on ourbed as soon as you leave the house. Our bed. Theone you and I sleep in. Despite the fact that he hashis own smelly dog bed on the floor. So you see, he ismischievous and cannot be trusted. 
You are partly to blame for this,
however, as you have reinforced 
some of his bad behaviors. For 
example, when you throw yourball away and he goes and gets itand returns it to you, you act allhappy and thankful and you tellhim what a good boy he is. Andthen the two of you do it all overagain while I watch in amazementat how neither of you ever learnsfrom this experience. Like 
Sisyphus, you both are doomed torepeat the task over and over andover again. So sad, really.
And what about the dog’sunbridled enthusiasm for everydamned thing and person on the 
face of the earth? “Oh yippee! It’s the mailman!” “Oh,
how glorious! It’s the repairman!” That dog’s clearlymissing some kind of filter. But I do share his gleeupon the arrival of the box delivery man because Iend up with all of the boxes. I have no idea what hegets out of it.
In the spirit of unbridled candor, I want to share withyou that it should be unacceptable to you to be paradedby that dog around the neighborhood on the leash dayafter day. How humiliating it must be for you to be seencollecting dog excrement in blue baggies every time hepoops? What exactly to you thinkthe neighbors think of you whenthey see you doing that? You don’tneed to live that way. 
Lastly, the smelly dog also seemscompletely devoid of the abilityto amuse himself for any lengthof time, especially if there are noshoes or gloves around to chew.
I, on the other hand, can amuse 
myself for days and days on endwithout really moving a muscle.
You may think I am just staring out the window withouta thought in my mind but I am actually reviewingscenarios for getting rid of the dog. Unfortunately, eachone seems to require opposable thumbs so it’s a work inprogress and I need your help.
Clearly, we need to give him the heave-ho. Thesooner, the better. What you say? Wanna scratch myhead now? I will allow it. Just for a minute. Good talk. 
Give it some thought.
Many thanks to my dear animal-loving friend,
Nancy Lockwood for passing the laughs along. Loveand let live! 
Great things can come in small packages, as is thecase with Julie (A4841247)! Julie is a vibrant 1-yearold 
tan female Corgi and Jack Russell Terrier mixpuppy who was found in Azusa on June 9th andbrought to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center.
Weighing 22 pounds, Julie is an affectionate baby withextraordinarily darling looks. 
Initially timid in the new anduncertain shelter environment, 
this girl blossoms almost instantlyonce out of her kennel and in the 
company of her humans. Julie 
is ready to ditch the shelter andlearn her puppy training basicsalongside her new forever family.
She strikes volunteers as so lovingand eager-to-please that she 
wants to go home in the armsof everyone she meets. What asweetie! With her gorgeous hazeleyes and sweet spirit, Julie will make a beautiful andrewarding indoor pet for any active family. To watch 
a video of Julie, please visit the following link: https://
youtu.be/GXymTpgWdz4” \t “_blank” https://youtu.
be/GXymTpgWdz4 
To meet Julie in person, please see her at theBaldwin Park Shelter, located at 4275 N. Elton, 
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Phone: 626-430-2378or 626-962-3577). She is currently available now.
For any inquiries about Julie, please reference heranimal ID number: A4841247. The shelter is openseven days a week, 12 pm-7 pmMonday-Thursday and 10am5pm 
Friday-Sunday. This 
is a high-intake shelter with 
a great need for adoptions. 
For more information about 
Julie or the adoption process, 
contact United Hope for 
Animals Volunteer Adoption 
Coordinator Samantha at 
Sa ma nt ha@hope4a ni ma ls. 
org. To learn more about 
United Hope for Animals’ 
partnership with the BaldwinPark Shelter through its Shelter Support Program,
as well as the many dogs of all breeds, ages, andsizes available for adoption in local shelters, visit:
http://www.unitedhope4animals.org/about-us/
shelter-support-program/. 
PASADENA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) - - Nothing says4th of July like a spectacular fireworks display; buthow do fireworks affect our pets? Dogs, cats and otheranimals are easily frightened by the loud booms andbursts of fireworks and may run away. With the 4thof July falling on a Saturday this year, the PasadenaHumane Society & SPCA (PHS) is expecting aconsiderable increase in stray animals over the 
holiday weekend.
In response, the shelter will be open additionalhours to accommodate the reunification of pets withowners. All return to owner fees will be waived from 
Sunday to Tuesday for stray animals arriving over theholiday weekend. 
•Friday, July 3: Normal business hours from 9am to6pm.
•Saturday, July 4: Shelter closed in observance of the4th of July holiday.
•Sunday, July 5: The office will open at 9am for petreunification only. The shelter will be open from 11amto 5pm.
•Monday, July 6: The main office will be open from9am to 1pm to facilitate pet reunification requestsonly. 
•Tuesday, July 7: Normal business hours resume. 
A current identification tag is the best way to ensureyour pet is returned to you promptly. On July 3rdand 4th, PHS Animal Control Officers will be out in 
the field to return lost animals with current ID tagsdirectly to their homes. If you live in our service areaand see a stray animal, call (626) 792-7151 ext. 102.
Remember, it’s best to keep your pets indoors overthe 4th of July weekend. If your pet runs away, makesure to search the kennels of your local shelter andpost signs in your neighborhood. PHS updates itswebsite, www.pasadenahumane.org, hourly. 
About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCAThe Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an opendoor, community-funded center, which providesall animals a place where they receive a safe haven,
care and respect. The agency provides essentialanimal welfare and control services for the cities of 
Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge,
Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and 
South Pasadena. For more information, visit www. 
pasadenahumane.org. 
Meet Rocky! He is a 6 yearold pug boy weighing 23.31lbs. He is very friendly andvery happy and excited togo on his walks! He jumpsfor joy and snorts while he’sbeing harnessed. He is a 
real social boy and is thefirst to introduce himself 
to the volunteer walkers…. 
wagging his tail and askingfor cuddles and pets.
He has medium energy on his walks. He doesn’t 
pull on his leash, but those legs move as fast as theycan when he is headed to the park. He has a brisk 
walking pace and is interested in everything he sees.
He gets along very well with his kennel mate and likesother dogs and meets & greets them like a gentleman.
At the park, he enjoys lying and stretching out inthe cool grass to catch his breath and get ready foranother walk. He is a pro doing the “belly stretch and 
crawl”. 
Pug lovers report that their pugs are alert andattentive and make excellent watchdogs. They love 
playful people. They are great with kids and alsohappen to be very charming hosts. They will greetyour guests with a prompt and perky welcome. Theydo snort and snore and their coat requires extra careto keep the wrinkles clean. Pugs do not like extreme 
heat or cold temperatures. They can catch colds and 
can easily overheat. They don’t need much spaceand be fit nicely in an apartment lifestyle. Why notcome meet this sweet boy to see if he can be your best 
friend? 
He currently resides 
at the San Gabriel ValleyHumane Society located 
at 851 E. Grand Avenue 
in San Gabriel. We are 
located off San Gabriel 
Blvd., north of Mission 
and south of Las Tunas. To 
arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’with Rocky, please stop byany time from 10:00am to4:30pm Tuesday thru Sunday.
His adoption fee is $120 and includes neutersurgery, vaccinations, microchip and a free wellnessexam at a participating veterinarian. Feel free to 
call us at (626) 286-1159 for more information onRocky. If you are interested in meeting Rocky or anyof the other wonderful pets at the shelter, visit the SanGabriel Valley Humane Society at 851 E. Grand Ave.,
San Gabriel, Calif., 91776, Tuesday through Sunday.
For more information, call (626) 286-1159. See ourwebsite at www.sgvhumane.org for information andphotos of all our wonderful pets.
SGVHS Calendar Photo Contest: Pet photos 
wanted! If you have some great pet photos andwant to share, the shelter welcomes your best photosin their second annual calendar contest. It’s easy- just email your landscape (horizontal) formatphotos to sgvhscalendar@gmail.com. Tell your 
friends, family and co-workers! Everyone is invited 
to compete. The submission deadline is Saturday, 
July 11, 2015. 
‘PAWS’ FOR A 
LAUGH 
PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY GEARS UP FOR 
BUSY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND 
Experts say a current ID tag is your pet’s best ticket home 
SEE US ONLINE AT:
www.mtnviewsnews.comMountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 
9 Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 20, 2015JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS 
Happy Tails 
by Chris Leclerc 
DogWalking & Sitting ServicesSierraMadre, Californiawww.canyoncanine.comchris@canyoncanine.comChris LeclercCanyonCanine626-355-8333 626-533-9536CCConCaCanyonCanineCanineeeieCCChris LeclercChris Leclercae,
chris@canyoncani.canyoncawwwnCaSierraMadrae, CaliforCaalking&SonDogWalking & Sitting ServicesonCa626-355-8333 62onCayeclercinnia6-533-95362eclerccanine.comanine.comani,CaliforinanineSittingServiceseanineeLOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND? 
PET OF THE WEEK JULIE: ANIMAL ID# A4841247 
A friend recently gave me a copy of a cute quip on whatcats must be thinking about the canine counterpartsthey are forced to share their domestic space with.
The whimsically written short story struck me asso funny I decided to put it in this week’s column. Ineeded a bit of comic relief myself this week, and Ihope you will enjoy it too.
Remember, it’s all in good fun so please do notbe offended on behalf of your precious pups. Afterall, they are smart enough to know better, andjovial enough to keep a good sense of humor aboutthemselves. Perhaps next timeI’ll write a little something aboutwhat our doggies must thinkof their kitty counterparts.
Meanwhile, please take a momentto pause and laugh. 
Dear Human: A Letter From Your 
Cat by Janet Eve Josselyn 
Dear Human, 
Apparently you need to be reminded of the rules ofthis house. My house. The house I let you and thatfilthy dog share with me. Rule number one is youneed to do what I want you to do when I want you todo it and I want you to get rid of the dim-witted dog.
Now. Please. 
Let me elaborate. He never cleans himself. Gross. 
He licks food off the floor. He also gets up on ourbed as soon as you leave the house. Our bed. Theone you and I sleep in. Despite the fact that he hashis own smelly dog bed on the floor. So you see, he ismischievous and cannot be trusted. 
You are partly to blame for this,
however, as you have reinforced 
some of his bad behaviors. For 
example, when you throw yourball away and he goes and gets itand returns it to you, you act allhappy and thankful and you tellhim what a good boy he is. Andthen the two of you do it all overagain while I watch in amazementat how neither of you ever learnsfrom this experience. Like 
Sisyphus, you both are doomed torepeat the task over and over andover again. So sad, really.
And what about the dog’sunbridled enthusiasm for everydamned thing and person on the 
face of the earth? “Oh yippee! It’s the mailman!” “Oh,
how glorious! It’s the repairman!” That dog’s clearlymissing some kind of filter. But I do share his gleeupon the arrival of the box delivery man because Iend up with all of the boxes. I have no idea what hegets out of it.
In the spirit of unbridled candor, I want to share withyou that it should be unacceptable to you to be paradedby that dog around the neighborhood on the leash dayafter day. How humiliating it must be for you to be seencollecting dog excrement in blue baggies every time hepoops? What exactly to you thinkthe neighbors think of you whenthey see you doing that? You don’tneed to live that way. 
Lastly, the smelly dog also seemscompletely devoid of the abilityto amuse himself for any lengthof time, especially if there are noshoes or gloves around to chew.
I, on the other hand, can amuse 
myself for days and days on endwithout really moving a muscle.
You may think I am just staring out the window withouta thought in my mind but I am actually reviewingscenarios for getting rid of the dog. Unfortunately, eachone seems to require opposable thumbs so it’s a work inprogress and I need your help.
Clearly, we need to give him the heave-ho. Thesooner, the better. What you say? Wanna scratch myhead now? I will allow it. Just for a minute. Good talk. 
Give it some thought.
Many thanks to my dear animal-loving friend,
Nancy Lockwood for passing the laughs along. Loveand let live! 
Great things can come in small packages, as is thecase with Julie (A4841247)! Julie is a vibrant 1-yearold 
tan female Corgi and Jack Russell Terrier mixpuppy who was found in Azusa on June 9th andbrought to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center.
Weighing 22 pounds, Julie is an affectionate baby withextraordinarily darling looks. 
Initially timid in the new anduncertain shelter environment, 
this girl blossoms almost instantlyonce out of her kennel and in the 
company of her humans. Julie 
is ready to ditch the shelter andlearn her puppy training basicsalongside her new forever family.
She strikes volunteers as so lovingand eager-to-please that she 
wants to go home in the armsof everyone she meets. What asweetie! With her gorgeous hazeleyes and sweet spirit, Julie will make a beautiful andrewarding indoor pet for any active family. To watch 
a video of Julie, please visit the following link: https://
youtu.be/GXymTpgWdz4” \t “_blank” https://youtu.
be/GXymTpgWdz4 
To meet Julie in person, please see her at theBaldwin Park Shelter, located at 4275 N. Elton, 
Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Phone: 626-430-2378or 626-962-3577). She is currently available now.
For any inquiries about Julie, please reference heranimal ID number: A4841247. The shelter is openseven days a week, 12 pm-7 pmMonday-Thursday and 10am5pm 
Friday-Sunday. This 
is a high-intake shelter with 
a great need for adoptions. 
For more information about 
Julie or the adoption process, 
contact United Hope for 
Animals Volunteer Adoption 
Coordinator Samantha at 
Sa ma nt ha@hope4a ni ma ls. 
org. To learn more about 
United Hope for Animals’ 
partnership with the BaldwinPark Shelter through its Shelter Support Program,
as well as the many dogs of all breeds, ages, andsizes available for adoption in local shelters, visit:
http://www.unitedhope4animals.org/about-us/
shelter-support-program/. 
PASADENA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) - - Nothing says4th of July like a spectacular fireworks display; buthow do fireworks affect our pets? Dogs, cats and otheranimals are easily frightened by the loud booms andbursts of fireworks and may run away. With the 4thof July falling on a Saturday this year, the PasadenaHumane Society & SPCA (PHS) is expecting aconsiderable increase in stray animals over the 
holiday weekend.
In response, the shelter will be open additionalhours to accommodate the reunification of pets withowners. All return to owner fees will be waived from 
Sunday to Tuesday for stray animals arriving over theholiday weekend. 
•Friday, July 3: Normal business hours from 9am to6pm.
•Saturday, July 4: Shelter closed in observance of the4th of July holiday.
•Sunday, July 5: The office will open at 9am for petreunification only. The shelter will be open from 11amto 5pm.
•Monday, July 6: The main office will be open from9am to 1pm to facilitate pet reunification requestsonly. 
•Tuesday, July 7: Normal business hours resume. 
A current identification tag is the best way to ensureyour pet is returned to you promptly. On July 3rdand 4th, PHS Animal Control Officers will be out in 
the field to return lost animals with current ID tagsdirectly to their homes. If you live in our service areaand see a stray animal, call (626) 792-7151 ext. 102.
Remember, it’s best to keep your pets indoors overthe 4th of July weekend. If your pet runs away, makesure to search the kennels of your local shelter andpost signs in your neighborhood. PHS updates itswebsite, www.pasadenahumane.org, hourly. 
About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCAThe Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an opendoor, community-funded center, which providesall animals a place where they receive a safe haven,
care and respect. The agency provides essentialanimal welfare and control services for the cities of 
Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge,
Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and 
South Pasadena. For more information, visit www. 
pasadenahumane.org. 
Meet Rocky! He is a 6 yearold pug boy weighing 23.31lbs. He is very friendly andvery happy and excited togo on his walks! He jumpsfor joy and snorts while he’sbeing harnessed. He is a 
real social boy and is thefirst to introduce himself 
to the volunteer walkers…. 
wagging his tail and askingfor cuddles and pets.
He has medium energy on his walks. He doesn’t 
pull on his leash, but those legs move as fast as theycan when he is headed to the park. He has a brisk 
walking pace and is interested in everything he sees.
He gets along very well with his kennel mate and likesother dogs and meets & greets them like a gentleman.
At the park, he enjoys lying and stretching out inthe cool grass to catch his breath and get ready foranother walk. He is a pro doing the “belly stretch and 
crawl”. 
Pug lovers report that their pugs are alert andattentive and make excellent watchdogs. They love 
playful people. They are great with kids and alsohappen to be very charming hosts. They will greetyour guests with a prompt and perky welcome. Theydo snort and snore and their coat requires extra careto keep the wrinkles clean. Pugs do not like extreme 
heat or cold temperatures. They can catch colds and 
can easily overheat. They don’t need much spaceand be fit nicely in an apartment lifestyle. Why notcome meet this sweet boy to see if he can be your best 
friend? 
He currently resides 
at the San Gabriel ValleyHumane Society located 
at 851 E. Grand Avenue 
in San Gabriel. We are 
located off San Gabriel 
Blvd., north of Mission 
and south of Las Tunas. To 
arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’with Rocky, please stop byany time from 10:00am to4:30pm Tuesday thru Sunday.
His adoption fee is $120 and includes neutersurgery, vaccinations, microchip and a free wellnessexam at a participating veterinarian. Feel free to 
call us at (626) 286-1159 for more information onRocky. If you are interested in meeting Rocky or anyof the other wonderful pets at the shelter, visit the SanGabriel Valley Humane Society at 851 E. Grand Ave.,
San Gabriel, Calif., 91776, Tuesday through Sunday.
For more information, call (626) 286-1159. See ourwebsite at www.sgvhumane.org for information andphotos of all our wonderful pets.
SGVHS Calendar Photo Contest: Pet photos 
wanted! If you have some great pet photos andwant to share, the shelter welcomes your best photosin their second annual calendar contest. It’s easy- just email your landscape (horizontal) formatphotos to sgvhscalendar@gmail.com. Tell your 
friends, family and co-workers! Everyone is invited 
to compete. The submission deadline is Saturday, 
July 11, 2015. 
‘PAWS’ FOR A 
LAUGH 
PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY GEARS UP FOR 
BUSY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND 
Experts say a current ID tag is your pet’s best ticket home 
SEE US ONLINE AT:
www.mtnviewsnews.com