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Living on a boat has it challenges, but with an odd couple such as Captain Jack and Paul Lorenz, they make it work while enjoying the pirate life. You may see the two riding their old-school bike around the Island or possibly cruising around in a vehicle, with Captain Jack receiving odd looks while riding in the passenger's seat.

It's been just about a year since Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) started the campaign to "Save Our Shelter." Today that dream has become a reality and FAAS has covered a lot of ground since taking over the shelter from the City of Alameda on Jan. 1.

We're delighted to report that Tia, an older stray dog who came to the Alameda Animal Shelter in July 2011 and spent the last eight months entertaining us with her playfulness and smiles, has been adopted.

While "Under One Woof" has been open in its new location at 1701 Webster St. since mid- December, the official ribbon cutting for the dog grooming, pet hotel and daycare business took place on Feb. 29.

The FAAS board of directors has voted to oppose Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to repeal the Hayden Bill. Since the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) assumed responsibility for the shelter on Jan. 1, we've made several significant improvements...