pet person
H ere at Lick Magazine, we love a good read and came across a popular book by acclaimed Indie filmmaker Christy Oldham that has been on everyone’s bed side table ever since. But it’s not about film. She actually wrote a thorough and comprehensive manual about dogs from her years of experience as a pet sitter to some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Intrigued? So were we. It’s called ‘Christy Oldham’s Manual to a Happy & Healthy Dog’ and she covers everything from choosing the best diet to reading the signs of illness, controlling fleas, diagnosing different types of allergies and performing canine CPR. She even donates a portion of the proceeds to animal rights groups and pet charities in Los Angeles. We had the opportunity to sit down with Christy and speak our favorite language with her- Canine!
Photo by Clinton H. Wallace/Photomundo International
LM: Wow, Christy, so we know that you make feature films. Your last movie, ‘Barracuda’ did very well. When do you find the time to also care for dogs, make movies AND write books?
CO: I love making movies and I love dogs. I’m so fortunate that I get to do both. My pet care business actually helps to fund my movies. Sorta like Francis Ford Coppola. He makes wine. I walk dogs.
LM: How long have you been in business?
CO: I opened my pet care business in 2006. And it’s been a fantastic experience. My staff is wonderful and they bring their own expertise to the table. Dogs are my specialty but we also care for bearded dragons, giant turtles, birds, chickens, mice and of course cats.
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