The dogs of Havana

Wriaunna Brown,
Contributor
August 29, 2017
Filed under Essays
In the bright, worn streets of a tourist-filled Old Havana, a furry canine laid seemingly lifeless on the cobblestone ground. As I walked closer to see if it was still breathing, the dog perked its head up before collapsing again under the blazing sun. In Cuba, there are growing numbers of animals,...
Adopt don’t shop: The downside of buying your pets

Tishauna Carrell,
Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Features
During the summer of 2015, I adopted my dog, Gus, a large fluffy ombre brown Chow Chow mix from the Long Beach Animal Shelter. My mom, little sister and I had decided that we wanted a dog. As long as it was from a shelter, I did not care which breed it was. Within one minute of entering the facility, ...