Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

I can’t believe I haven’t bought the limited-edition United Bamboo cat calendar, $25 via Bird. Photos are by Noah Sheldon, clothes, of course, courtesy of United Bamboo spring, with a portion of proceeds going to NYC no-kill cat shelter KittyKind.

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The husband found this intimidating sign on Sweetzer around 6th Street; watch out, this pudgy guy may just waddle up and lay on your chest…and purr…at least that’s what our guard cats do

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Uh-oh, Quince’s gone missing! Saw this sign up at Blackburn and Orlando. Call 323-702-5626 if you spot the gray tabby.
A close up…

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I finally met Franny, the shop cat at Skylight Books in Los Feliz. She almost looks a little menacing in this photo but she’s so dainty and is definitely open to customer petting. She was perched in the window, just taking in the the sun and love. While the husband and I were browsing, staff [...]

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While Henri Bendel’s Friday opening at Beverly Center might have been overshadowed by the madness of Jimmy Choo for H&M, which launched Saturday AM, that doesn’t mean Bendel’s went unnoticed by customers. I stopped by Saturday and the boutique was experiencing steady and vigorous traffic flow. With a wide smile, a [...]

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Spot! Pet Boutique, which offers organic pet food, premium spa products, toys, and pet daycare and grooming, has left its space at 456 South Robertson Boulevard for a larger space at 534 North La Cienega Boulevard. Spot! joins another doggy haven on the street to the south, D.O.G Pet Boutique.

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Doggy haven Healthy Spot will be taking the former Famima!! space on Santa Monica Boulevard just west of La Cienega. From the Healthy Spot site:
“Healthy Spot is committed towards unleashing our customers’ passion for their dogs by being the leading provider of the finest products, premium services, quality information and highest care while [...]

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Once again, the cuteness is killing me. And this photo! Come on! But, of course, this would be the incredible pic coming from photog Sharon Montrose, who found this pretty girl loose in traffic on Venice Boulevard. What we know:
“She’s about a year old and weighs just over 30lbs. Our guess is Basset [...]

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— Text and photos by Keri Pina
NSF Clothing and GQ Magazine hosted a Stop Puppy Mill Human Society Benefit in the Hollywood Hills on Tuesday night. The private invitation offered a few obstacles in order to gain entry: Cocktail attire required, park on Sunset Ave, shared shuttle to the location, and no [...]

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OK, not our cat (those crowns go to Newm and Grizz), but a true B+S kitty—the husband shot this little one at the northeast corner of Blackburn and Sweetzer. Hilarious.

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Alright, you know the cuteness kills me. These little guys need a home! Both are neutered and fully vaccinated. Helmer of Culver City’s Sweat Pilates, Kenna Ramsey, has been fostering them and is even willing to donate sponsorship money to get them settled in. Number is 213-804-1332 to anyone interested in cuddling up with these [...]

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The husband came upon this ode at Waring and Croft Avenues in West Hollywood. Was Snuggles (1985-2003) girl or boy, cat or dog or some other creature? We don’t know, but, no matter, Snuggles was clearly beloved to its owners, who leave water for other four-legged friends in their pet’s name.
The big picture…

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