JoAnna,

The Ralph's in Encino and in Marina del Rey are pretty nice. Yes, both Kroeger stores now. Publix is similar, I think. We also have Vons and Pavillions which are Safeway stores. Gelsons is the upscale grocery, but, my favorite and Bristol Farms is owned by Albertson's but is tres chic prepared foods and very expensive but worth it if you are cooking and not dining out.

Yes, the HSUS and ASPCA are working and helping the poor puppies and kitty kats (and the others too!) There are several groups working together to aid these little helpless creatures. The other thing that you can do is adopt a homeless pet to make room in the shelters for the victims of the hurricane. Many of these animals will be shipped far from home and will need love and care. I am trying to get Frank to say three isn't a crowd.