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The Scoop | Mar. - Apr. 2012
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 1. Fido al Fresco Table for two? Your dog can't hold a fork, and he may lack table manners, but there's no reason the two of you can't go out to eat. With six Southland locations, Lazy Dog Cafe welcomes four-legged friends at its outdoor tables, and waiters will recite a special doggie menu on request. Find one nearby. Or try Madison Square & Garden Cafe in Laguna Beach, which not only welcomes dogs but also hosts benefits for local animal organizations. Map it. 2. Park It
Dip into some banana pancakes while your dog devours the "Wrangler Roundup" or the "Rover Easy" off the Canine Cuisine menu at the Park Bench Cafe in Huntington Beach. Map it. (A second dog-friendly location, Kokomo's, is south of the Huntington Beach pier at Lifeguard Tower #5, open weekends in spring and daily in summer.) Work off your breakfast at Dog Park across Goldenwest Street, or head down Goldenwest to Huntington Dog Beach.
3. Date Night
Canoodle with other canines on Doggie Date Night every Monday at 6 p.m. at Fred's Mexican Cafe near the Huntington Beach Pier. Order your own entree (shrimp enchiladas, anyone?) and your dog will be served up a stew made just for him. Map it. Or stop in for the "Thank Dog It's Friday" event at Roots Gourmet in Long Beach, where your dog will get a free bowl of chow with the purchase of yours. Map it.
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featured sponsor
Don't Miss America's Family Pet ExpoEvent features 400 exhibitors & 1,000 animals
 Celebrate all creatures big and small at the 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo set for April 20-22 at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.
With the theme "Salute to Hollywood Pets," the Expo will give you the chance to meet the four-legged and feathered stars from Chloe and Papi from Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" franchise, "Modern Family," "Surburgatory," "A.N.T. Farm," "Austin & Ally" and "Mike & Molly."
See more than 1,000 animals on display in fun stage shows, competitions and demonstrations, including dogs, cats, equine, birds, fish, llamas, pot-bellied pigs, goats, rats, reptiles, rabbits, miniature horses and more.
Meet 400+ exhibitors and rescue groups, including Petsguide, Bowmeow Pet Products, No Stray Left Behind, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary and more! Hundreds of animals will also be available for placement into loving "forever" homes. More than 680 animals were adopted last year alone.
The annual expo is sponsored by World Pet Association, Inc., a 60-year-old nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible pet care.
America's Family Pet Expo · Friday - Sunday, April 20-22
· Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
· Adults $12, seniors 60+ and active military $10, kids 6-12 $6, kids 5 and under free
· Buy online and get $2 off adult tickets
· Parking is $5, preferred $8
· 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Map it.
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 Take your pick from dozens of wholesome pet products, delivered right to your doorstep, with VIP Pet Food Delivery.
A hit with pet owners throughout Orange County and southern Los Angeles County, the company was founded 16 years ago with the aim of providing convenience, excellent prices and a healthy direction for pets, said VIP's David Hartman.
More than just a drop-off service, VIP takes pride in educating customers and showcasing natural pet foods, treats and supplements formulated for optimum health. "Many owners buy popular store brands," he said, "but they don't realize the chemicals and fillers they contain."
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VIP Pet Food Delivery
· Serving Orange County and southern Los Angeles County
· Weekly, monthly or less-frequent deliveries, on your schedule
· (714) 769-6200
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You'll have a true friend in Genevieve, a gorgeous pure-bred 3-year-old Sable Shepherd. A people-loving pooch, she's perfect for someone with German Shepherd experience looking to have just one dog in their household.
Professionally trained, Genevieve walks well on a leash and knows the commands for place, sit, down, come and stay. She's crate-trained and loves going for walks and playing ball in the back yard. Fearful of aggressive dogs, she won't enjoy the dog park, but you can help socialize her with trips to calm places where she can sniff out other dogs.
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 Take the stress out of walking your spazzy dog with the Wacky Walk'r. Available in 12 stylish colors and two different lengths, the self-correcting rubber leash stretches to twice its size, giving your pooch a gentle pull when he tromps ahead of you or lunges at a passing squirrel. Six sizes are available for dogs from 2-200 pounds, and all have a built-in "traffic" handle near the collar so you can make a quick grab. Buy online or type in your zip code to find a local retailer.
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