Lauren Sivan stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about her start in broadcasting, working for Fox, working overnights, Courtney Friel’s cookie party, sneakers vs. tennis shoes, pronunciations, dream jobs, losing her father at a young age, finding Libya on a map, crashing a news van, hair, twitter and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode).
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Dear Alison and Daniel,
Sorry that I am a day to two behind the current events, but I had to tell you how sorry I am about dear little Oliver – all CKCS's are adorable looking (with the perpetual puppy eyes), but Oliver was truly cuter than most of his brethren. Although my pack doesn't contain many purebred dogs (in fact, only my daughters Lab is purebred), the rest of the gang came from a variety of unsavory circumstances to the Last-Chance-Ranch as we refer to our casa, where all psycho crazy, physically challenged dogs go to live a life of ridiculous luxury. One was literally the only “rescued” dog in my current pack, as she was on the list to be destroyed that day and it was only that the vet was delayed getting to the Agoura shelter that I managed to race out there to get her. She was being destroyed because she had to previous failed adoptions and the second failed adoptive parents had discovered she was deaf (she is a white dog and there is a gene based trait that makes dogs both deaf and predominately white – some breeds like for instance dalmations have this defect and many dalmations are deaf because of it). When I was looking for a dog for my younger daughter she fell in LOVE with the CKCS and I agreed … they are just about as perfect a pooch as you could possibly want, but I will admit I was scared off from pursuing this for my daughter because of the fact that so many of them have genetic disorders (because all CKCS's are descendants of just six dogs). This scared me off from the breed (but also, you rarely find them in shelters). I didn't want to risk my (then 13 yo daughter) getting her heart broken so completely as you and Daniel are with your sweet baby boy. Ironically, the puggle (mutt) we got from the Pasadena Humane society who took my daughters heart instantly wound up having a horrible, horrible end killed by a vicious dog who attacked her and all the humans who tried to rescue her. I couldn't believe it happened to the daughter I had tried so hard to protect, lesson learned – can't protect your kids from everything – and you probably shouldn't even try too hard, unless they are very young and the thing your protecting them from could seriously hurt them.
I am sending positive healing vibes to you and Daniel – the first weeks after losing your fur baby are the worst, I am finally again in a stable stage where all my dogs are in their young adult – middle-age adult stage, but 4 years ago, I went through 18 months during which I lost 4 dogs, including one that was my absolute shadow, most beloved friend and when she died I couldn't stop crying for two days ( my daughters were freaked out because I am NOT a crier at ALL, I didn't even cry more than a few hours total when my Dad passed away and I was really close with both my parents ). I was so grief stricken that I actually thought I heard her collar tags clinking in my bedroom a few nights like she was jumping up on my bed. I thought jeez – you gotta pull yourself together girl you are losing it. Anyway, she was a belgian sheepdog (not to be confused with the other Belgians (malinois or gruendale) we had a malinois too – NOT the same kind of animal, our Malinois was our home security system lol) Malinois's have become more common place because they are used by the military and PD because of their athleticism and intelligence) but the belgian sheep dog is just not too common, they are super mellow and the only annoying trait they have is that when you are walking them if there is more than just you and them, they can't help themselves – the MUST herd all members of the group into a tight bunch. I normally don't let any of my dogs do things I don't want them to do (because I always have a number of dogs) but Kiwi was allowed to do this because I felt like I wasn't going to undo hundreds of years of bred for instinct in one generation and honestly it was a little helpful that she kept all the dogs together for me. Though I'm sure the other dogs didn't like it and probably talked sh*t about Kiwi when they had their daily dog staff meeting.
Nothing will ever replace Oliver. But you guys really sounded like people who I feel SHOULD have a dog and took the responsibility as a joy not a burden and you were willing to put the time in that all dogs want and puppies absolutely MUST have. Unfortunately, so many people get a dog without a second thought about what that dog was bred for initially and whether or not what that dog would need to be happy and emotionally/psychologically stable was something you could honestly do. You guys did your research and when you got him, he really hit the lottery for human parents, he was such a lucky little dog. I am one of those nutty people who believe things happen for a reason, and I think maybe Oliver got such amazing human parents because he was NOT going to be given a long life, so he got the most magnificent short life he could have had….. Giving you both a cyber-hug and four face licks of sympathy from my pack (Bo, Roxie, Connie and Maggie)…
Dear Alison and Daniel,
Sorry that I am a day to two behind the current events, but I had to tell you how sorry I am about dear little Oliver – all CKCS’s are adorable looking (with the perpetual puppy eyes), but Oliver was truly cuter than most of his brethren. Although my pack doesn’t contain many purebred dogs (in fact, only my daughters Lab is purebred), the rest of the gang came from a variety of unsavory circumstances to the Last-Chance-Ranch as we refer to our casa, where all psycho crazy, physically challenged dogs go to live a life of ridiculous luxury. One was literally the only “rescued” dog in my current pack, as she was on the list to be destroyed that day and it was only that the vet was delayed getting to the Agoura shelter that I managed to race out there to get her. She was being destroyed because she had to previous failed adoptions and the second failed adoptive parents had discovered she was deaf (she is a white dog and there is a gene based trait that makes dogs both deaf and predominately white – some breeds like for instance dalmations have this defect and many dalmations are deaf because of it). When I was looking for a dog for my younger daughter she fell in LOVE with the CKCS and I agreed … they are just about as perfect a pooch as you could possibly want, but I will admit I was scared off from pursuing this for my daughter because of the fact that so many of them have genetic disorders (because all CKCS’s are descendants of just six dogs). This scared me off from the breed (but also, you rarely find them in shelters). I didn’t want to risk my (then 13 yo daughter) getting her heart broken so completely as you and Daniel are with your sweet baby boy. Ironically, the puggle (mutt) we got from the Pasadena Humane society who took my daughters heart instantly wound up having a horrible, horrible end killed by a vicious dog who attacked her and all the humans who tried to rescue her. I couldn’t believe it happened to the daughter I had tried so hard to protect, lesson learned – can’t protect your kids from everything – and you probably shouldn’t even try too hard, unless they are very young and the thing your protecting them from could seriously hurt them.
I am sending positive healing vibes to you and Daniel – the first weeks after losing your fur baby are the worst, I am finally again in a stable stage where all my dogs are in their young adult – middle-age adult stage, but 4 years ago, I went through 18 months during which I lost 4 dogs, including one that was my absolute shadow, most beloved friend and when she died I couldn’t stop crying for two days ( my daughters were freaked out because I am NOT a crier at ALL, I didn’t even cry more than a few hours total when my Dad passed away and I was really close with both my parents ). I was so grief stricken that I actually thought I heard her collar tags clinking in my bedroom a few nights like she was jumping up on my bed. I thought jeez – you gotta pull yourself together girl you are losing it. Anyway, she was a belgian sheepdog (not to be confused with the other Belgians (malinois or gruendale) we had a malinois too – NOT the same kind of animal, our Malinois was our home security system lol) Malinois’s have become more common place because they are used by the military and PD because of their athleticism and intelligence) but the belgian sheep dog is just not too common, they are super mellow and the only annoying trait they have is that when you are walking them if there is more than just you and them, they can’t help themselves – the MUST herd all members of the group into a tight bunch. I normally don’t let any of my dogs do things I don’t want them to do (because I always have a number of dogs) but Kiwi was allowed to do this because I felt like I wasn’t going to undo hundreds of years of bred for instinct in one generation and honestly it was a little helpful that she kept all the dogs together for me. Though I’m sure the other dogs didn’t like it and probably talked sh*t about Kiwi when they had their daily dog staff meeting.
Nothing will ever replace Oliver. But you guys really sounded like people who I feel SHOULD have a dog and took the responsibility as a joy not a burden and you were willing to put the time in that all dogs want and puppies absolutely MUST have. Unfortunately, so many people get a dog without a second thought about what that dog was bred for initially and whether or not what that dog would need to be happy and emotionally/psychologically stable was something you could honestly do. You guys did your research and when you got him, he really hit the lottery for human parents, he was such a lucky little dog. I am one of those nutty people who believe things happen for a reason, and I think maybe Oliver got such amazing human parents because he was NOT going to be given a long life, so he got the most magnificent short life he could have had….. Giving you both a cyber-hug and four face licks of sympathy from my pack (Bo, Roxie, Connie and Maggie)…
I would also like to express my condolences after hearing about what happened to Oliver. I have two dogs that I love very much and I know how devastated I would be if something happened to one of them.
While I'm here, I'd also like to thank you for all of the great free entertainment on your podcast as well as on Carolla's podcast.
Again, my condolences.
I would also like to express my condolences after hearing about what happened to Oliver. I have two dogs that I love very much and I know how devastated I would be if something happened to one of them.
While I’m here, I’d also like to thank you for all of the great free entertainment on your podcast as well as on Carolla’s podcast.
Again, my condolences.
I just wanted to say how sorry that I am to hear about Oliver. Both my wife and I would be devastated if anything should happen to our own dog, especially in the manner that poor Oliver had to face. I really hope that you and Daniel decide to get another dog, as there are so many that need good homes. As a side note, I am not sure if the vet your family went to was your regular vet, but I would not return to that person as it really does not sound like they handled the situation very well. I live in a largely Hispanic area and I often see large dogs of the ghetto variety running free and am always conscious of this, and can not imagine the pain you and Daniel must feel. I am so sorry for your loss.
I just wanted to say how sorry that I am to hear about Oliver. Both my wife and I would be devastated if anything should happen to our own dog, especially in the manner that poor Oliver had to face. I really hope that you and Daniel decide to get another dog, as there are so many that need good homes. As a side note, I am not sure if the vet your family went to was your regular vet, but I would not return to that person as it really does not sound like they handled the situation very well. I live in a largely Hispanic area and I often see large dogs of the ghetto variety running free and am always conscious of this, and can not imagine the pain you and Daniel must feel. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry about Oliver!!!! He was such a doll. No words can make this feel better. Cherish his memory! 🙁
I’m so sorry about Oliver!!!! He was such a doll. No words can make this feel better. Cherish his memory! 🙁
Deepest sympathy to you and Daniel in your time of loss…
Really sorry about Oliver…. Just wanted to say I really love this episode with Lauren I'm usually not a Monday listener but I always give it a try and this episode really ketp me listening Lauren is pretty cool, I thought she was going to be a stuck up news lady and I'm glad to say I was wrong, fun show.
I know we can't do much for you Alison, just know that we love you and we're thinking about you in this hard times.
Deepest sympathy to you and Daniel in your time of loss…
Really sorry about Oliver…. Just wanted to say I really love this episode with Lauren I’m usually not a Monday listener but I always give it a try and this episode really ketp me listening Lauren is pretty cool, I thought she was going to be a stuck up news lady and I’m glad to say I was wrong, fun show.
I know we can’t do much for you Alison, just know that we love you and we’re thinking about you in this hard times.
My condolences on your loss.
I am a big fan of yours; you are one of the best interviewers ever. You are remarkably intelligent and articulate.
My condolences on your loss.
I am a big fan of yours; you are one of the best interviewers ever. You are remarkably intelligent and articulate.
Just heard the ACS episode where you recounted everything and the audible pain in your voice made me want to cry…
Please tell us Adam tried to send you home and you only worked to try to keep your mind off of things and not because Adam is a heartless ass…
Alison,
I am so, so sorry about your dog Oliver. I couldn't help but
tear up the entire podcast and empathize with your horrific story of poor Oliver’s
passing. You did the right thing by letting him go AND being with him in the
room. Please give yourself and Daniel some time to grieve for Oliver and
remember the happy moments in the sunshine with him. Try not to rush on getting
a new dog, you will know when the time is right. ( :
From a legal standpoint you need to go after those reckless,
irresponsible and uncaring people for the entirety of the vet bill. That
dog should not be allowed off of a leash or out of the house or at the very worst
be put down. You wouldn’t want this aggressive dog going after another Oliver
ever again. If you are really mad you should go for damages as well, but do
what feels right for yourself and your husband.
My deepest condolences.
JamieSue
Just heard the ACS episode where you recounted everything and the audible pain in your voice made me want to cry…
Please tell us Adam tried to send you home and you only worked to try to keep your mind off of things and not because Adam is a heartless ass…
Alison,
I am so, so sorry about your dog Oliver. I couldn’t help but
tear up the entire podcast and empathize with your horrific story of poor Oliver’s
passing. You did the right thing by letting him go AND being with him in the
room. Please give yourself and Daniel some time to grieve for Oliver and
remember the happy moments in the sunshine with him. Try not to rush on getting
a new dog, you will know when the time is right. ( :
From a legal standpoint you need to go after those reckless,
irresponsible and uncaring people for the entirety of the vet bill. That
dog should not be allowed off of a leash or out of the house or at the very worst
be put down. You wouldn’t want this aggressive dog going after another Oliver
ever again. If you are really mad you should go for damages as well, but do
what feels right for yourself and your husband.
My deepest condolences.
JamieSue