🐾 About West Coast Canine Care
A Family of Dog Lovers, Sharing Decades of Experience
Welcome to West Coast Canine Care — where our love for dogs runs deep and has been part of our family life for over 30 years.
We’re a family of lifelong dog lovers who have had the joy (and the chaos!) of raising a wide variety of dogs — from playful puppies to loyal senior companions. Over the years, we’ve shared our home with Boxers, Old English Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Pitbulls, Black Labs, and a few lovable mixed breeds along the way.
Our Journey
Our journey with dogs has included just about everything — moments of joy, challenges, and lessons that deepened our bond with every pet we’ve loved.
We’ve welcomed and cared for three litters of puppies, teaching our children the importance of responsibility, patience, and compassion. We’ve nursed sick pups back to health, including dogs with parvo, a bottle-fed puppy with a cleft lip, and even a mischievous dog who swallowed a rock and needed emergency surgery.
But one of our most emotional experiences came with our beloved Old English Bulldog, Chalula (Chula for short). During the birth and early days of caring for her 10 puppies, Chula became dangerously weak and we feared we might lose her. We had to act quickly — finding ways to increase her caloric intake, preparing nourishing meals with a higher fat content and carefully monitoring her day and night. Through steady care, rest, and love, Chula grew stronger each day and was soon back to her happy, energetic self — caring for her pups like the devoted mama she is.
Today, Chula is four years old, a vibrant, healthy, and delightfully stocky girl, living her best life and reminding us daily why we do what we do.
We’ve also opened our hearts and home to rescue dogs, helping them feel safe, loved, and part of the family again. Every experience — from bottle-feeding tiny puppies to caring for sick dogs — has shaped our understanding of what it truly means to be a dedicated dog parent.
Why We Created West Coast Canine Care
After years of hands-on experience, we realized that dog parents often struggle to find reliable, high-quality products and advice that actually make a difference in their pets’ lives. That’s why we created this site — to share what we’ve learned and help other dog owners find trusted products, tips, and local resources that make caring for their furry family members easier and more rewarding.
Whether you’re looking for healthy food options, safe grooming supplies, outdoor gear, or helpful care tips, we’re here to guide you toward products we’ve researched and would use ourselves.
Our goal is simple:
To help every dog in Southern California live a happy, healthy, and tail-wagging life — and to make sure their humans feel confident and supported along the way.
From Our Family to Yours
We hope our stories, recommendations, and resources inspire you to enjoy every moment with your pup — from those early puppy days to the golden years.
Thank you for visiting West Coast Canine Care and being part of our dog-loving community.
With love and paw prints,
The Talavera Family 🐕💛
Founders of West Coast Canine Care