We in California have been known to be Trend Setters, usually in the Health Arena and of course Hollywood and Music and and and on..... risk takers and dream seekers.

One night when I was going home from the business my husband and I had in the Design District of West Hollywood (WeHo), a landmark that was known as "Carl's Market" had been sold on the next corner west of us. My route home was to pass this corner every morning and evening. This particular evening an 18 wheel trailer was off loading the merchandise of the new occupants, and has been doing so, sometimes more than once a week, ever since. That was 14 years ago and the new great big store was Petco. Everywhere I looked someone was walking a dog, you could just tell it was different than when you were a kid. This was the New Pet Family.

I have always loved animals and have always rescued or had some just adopt me. That was when I was convinced I wanted to be part of this new evolution. All my rescued Cats and Dogs were teenagers or older but now I wanted to start from scratch, a Puppy. My cat "LUI" a big fluffy Yoda Faced Persian that came to me, 8 years before, through a manicurist in a plastic shopping bag, adopted me the moment we looked in each others eyes. So I figured a puppy would just fit perfectly into our little family.  

It was a complete shock when we got the beautiful Blenheim Cavalier King Charles little girl, and had her meet with her soon to be best ever friend, "LUI". Though the best friend part came later. She was a lot of work and the cat tolerated her to a point, but it was my husband who fell head-over-heels in love...... no crate training for him only playpen and our bed, and an occasional romp through this giant new world with all of us totally entranced.

Life went on and our beautiful Lui Cat past at 17.5 years. DaphneRose (Daffy) was devastated, and yes, animals do grieve, just as we do. 

My love of Cats and Dogs led me to seek more information and knowledge about my passion and what I thought was becoming a revolution. I so wanted to engage in this new world of animal care and well-being and add my particular touch and creativity. So www.wagsandwoofers.com became a reality.

This time last year, Fiona Belle aka FiBee, was recuperating from surgery to correct the PDA (patent ductus arteriosis) anomaly that she was born with......

We are here with Dr Kirsty Barrett Head Cardiologist at the main VCA Veterinary Hospital in Los Angeles California. Dr Barrett's specialty is the Cavalier King Charles, however she is an all breed incredible Doctor. Fiona is in excellent health and is doing very well, so we will see Dr Barrett next year at this time. Yay!

We realize, as with humans who have an inserted device, she will require antibiotics, if or when she has an infection and definitely for dental work, as with a human. All is well for our baby girl and we can't begin to thank Dr Barrett and her team for saving Fiona from what would have been a silent killer.

Fiona Belle aka FiBee is now 11 months old and has a clean bill of health after her surgery for PDA in May...... She is an adorable puppy, as all puppies are and healthy, flying around like a bird. She has an extensive play selection and the enough energy to exhaust the Lakers ( LA Basketball Team ).

Actually last month she was supposed to be Fixed, but low-and-behold we were told that she would soon be coming into Heat and it wasn't advisable to do surgery then because her hormone levels wouldn't allow for proper healing. We waited because she had had such intense surgery before and now a female PMS demon!

Since Miss FiBee is only 14lbs all went quite well and she didn't bleed much at all. She wore her Diaper only at night because of her spotting, it was hysterically funny to see, by the end of her cycle she had had it with the diaper and it became a war of wills to keep it on. Finally she won and the damned thing went to the place all toys go to expire.

We are so very thankful this year for all the magic of this Little Girl brings us and in the wonder of the Veterinary Community especially Dr Kirsty Barrett her Cardiologist and the team she put together. Also for her Breeder Pamela Lovett, who showed what a caring, conscientious and responsible business she owns! Pamela, you are the Worlds Best Breeder, and we love you!

We are going to Celebrate THANKSGIVING with all our Wags and Woofers gang. Please hug your Pup/s and and keep your Kitties a little closer..... Je Suis Paris !!!!!!!!!!!!