Since my ‘Olivia’s Adventures’ videos on YouTube.com have been so successful, I decided it was time to have my own column. Uncle Jeff Hall agreed and now each issue I’ll be here in Westside Today!
My name is Olivia and I am a Maltese. I live with my person, Mary Ruth, who comes to ‘MR’ when I call her. She takes me everywhere and I have a blast roaming around Los Angeles and points beyond.
Usually I have to hide in MR’s special dog bag, which is comfortable but, a total drag. Recently I’ve noticed that people are starting to relax about the ‘dog thing’ and I’m becoming more welcome to visit their stores, hotels, restaurants and airplanes. Perhaps the 43 billion dollars a year spent on my pet friends is starting to be appreciated?
HOT SPOTS (the good kind)
One of my favorite plac
es to go is in Brentwood Village. It’s the restaurant, San Gennaro Cafe at 140 Barrington Place. Phone: 310.476.9696. The owner, Jay Handal, has a special menu just for dogs called ‘Bone Appetit.’ He is a nice guy and I can sit outside, relax and have fun. Tell Jay Olivia sent you.
MR says if this keeps up we may not have to move to France after all.
TV STAR AUDITION ALERT
My friend, Cesar Millan’s producers were holding auditions for his TV show ‘The Dog Whisperer’ at PETCO, 1873 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025 on May 15th from 4 to 5 PM. You must submit a video of your dog’s problem behavior to be chosen for the show. If you missed the audition, see more details at: www.cesarmillaninc.com/submissions.php
DUMB HUMAN TRICKS
So the other day we were at Gelson’s Market and a Po
meranian had been left in the car while his person ran inside for a coffee. The problem was that it was 97o outside which meant about 500o inside. Hello? I stayed there until the Pom’s person came out and I barked at her. Next time I’m calling the K9 Unit.
NEW STUFF
I just heard about a Honda automobile that has special dog friendly interior stuff. I’m going to investigate it and I’ll let you know how it works.
EARS UP
Do you like dog parks? Do you have a favorite dog park? Why do you like it? Do you have suggestions? Tell me about your favorite hangouts around town by writing to me at: bark@oliviasadventures.com
Bark on.
Olivia
XOX
