Thanks for visiting Orange County Dog Works. In early 2006, my owner made a mid-life decision to purchase her first dog (imagine lucky me—getting a newbie!). This website is a collection of information about helpful dog sites, stores, services and tips that we have acquired along the way.

Most, but not all, are accessible from lovely Orange County, California. First, let me introduce myself. My name is Bella (she toyed with Beau-tox for a while...can you imagine???) and I am a member of the mini Chinese Shar Pei breed. I will be leading you around this website to help you find cool and helpful things for dog owners.

This website is also designed to allow “Friends of Bella” to submit their own recommendations for dog-related places, activities and shopping. Just click on the Friends of Bella tab above.

Updated Calendar Feature!!!

Check out the calendar section for various dog related events!
 

DO NOT LET DOGS EAT THESE FOODS!

Now, I am just a dog and not an expert on these things (so ask your vet to be sure), but I am not allowed to eat the following "human" foods because they can be DANGEROUS (or even deadly).  My owner doesn't like taking me to the vet any more than is necessary!  Do not feed these foods to your dog:

• Macadamia Nuts & Walnuts
• Chocolate
• Onions/Garlic
• Caffeine (coffee grounds)
• Grapes/raisins
• Alcohol & Tobacco (there are no 12 step programs for dogs, so don't get them started!)
• Avocado
• Fruit pits or seeds
• Yeast dough (pizza or bread dough)
• Xylitol (artificial sweetener or foods that contain it)

Let us know if you know of other foods that should be avoided!

Reverse Sneezing in Dogs

Link to Reverse Sneezing Click Here

This is a great link explaining what reverse sneezing is and what it sounds like.

Contact Us

If you like this site or have questions about any of the services of links (or just notice errors and misspellings), you can email us at webmaster@ocdogworks.com.
 

Affordable Spay & Neuter - Brand New to Orange County



Imagine a place where you can get full care spaying and neutering for your dog or cat and still be able to pay the bill!  Well, it's here.  Affordable Spay and Neuter of Orange County is now open in Laguna Hills (24861 Alicia Parkway) and is taking appointments.

Standard fees are:  Cat neutering is $50, cat spaying is $75.  Dog neutering is $75-125 and dog spaying is $100-125 for dogs under 50 pounds and a small fee for dogs over 50 pounds.    

See http://www.asnofoc.com/ for complete pricing and more information.

Friends of Lake Forest Animals
*new non-profit group*

The  purpose of the FoLFA organization is to promote the general welfare of all animals, domestic and wild in the city of Lake Forest, California through public education and awareness.  Specific emphasis will be placed on promoting a public awareness of the current treatment of the community’s homeless animals.  This group will be an agent of change for creating a safe harbor for the city of Lake Forests lost, stray and abandoned pets.  It is the intent of FoLFA that this be accomplished  through the creation of a local city or county run pro-humane animal shelter  with a strong volunteer work force promoting active community volunteerism.  It is the hope of FoLFA that as the community becomes more informed and involved and the city’s animal services improve, the number of  homeless pets will be reduced enabling us recycle pets instead of destroying them.

If you want to learn more or volunteer, email FriendsOfLFAnimals@yahoo.com.    

 

Submit Your Favorites!

Please submit your favorite dog-related items or events using the Friends of Bella feature! (Bella reserves the right to pass on some submissions based on their suitability!)  Email webmaster@ocdogworks.com 


Bella at local dog eatery!
 

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