March Giveaway: Travel In Style. Award-Winning Sleepypod Giveaway: Baby Your Pet.
We have a great giveaway for March 2010!
This month we'll be giving away one Sleepypod product! You can choose from either a Sleepypod, Sleepypod mini or Sleepypod Air. The award-winning design team at Sleepypod is helping you with travel plans this spring/summer by providing a functional, well-designed bed/carrier that complement's your pet's modern, on-the-go lifestyle.
WHAT DOGS DO WHEN YOU'RE GONE
Bad Dog! He got into the powdered sugar and shook the hell out of it while we were out. He also ate several bags of ramen noodles and a bag of chips.
SONOMA COAST DAY TRIP
What I love most about this Sonoma Coast day trip is that its only 90 minutes away and the car ride is really pretty this time of year.
Animal Place in Vacaville, CA Provides Refuge for Farm Animals and Food for Thought
Animal Place in Vacaville, CA, is a non-profit sanctuary for abused and abandoned farm animals. Founded in 1989, this 60 acre refuge provides a peaceful loving home for about 150 former farm animals including sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows and turkeys.
National Puppy Day is March 23rd!
There really could not be a happier day than National Puppy Day , celebrating puppies of all kinds, and bringing awareness to the need for permanent homes and population control. It's no secret that puppy orphans are a continuing problem all over the country, and part of the solution of reducing the number of homeless puppies is to control the amount of puppies that are being added to the population. A big part of the focus of National Puppy Day is to increase education about puppy mills, and to decrease the number of puppies that are sold in pet stores. There are so many loving animals in shelters and foster care, and there has to be a priority to get those animals in permanent homes.
Springtime Guidelines: Co-existing with Coyotes in the SF Bay Area
The Navajo people once called Coyotes "God's dog." And we can see why. Coyotes are highly intelligent, resourceful animals that can quickly reproduce in urban areas.
One reason why coyotes are so successful in urban areas is their dietary adaptability. Hunting in “the wild” becomes a whole lot easier when humans are involved.
High-tail it to San Francisco's High Tail Hotel
Just when you think nothing new can be done in the realm of pet day care, High Tail Hotel comes along and changes the entire game. The High Tail Hotel is an officially recognized Green business, and it's green in more ways than one! The idea behind the hotel is that it's the best of the outdoors, except it's indoors where dogs can play in a safe environment that makes them feel comfortable and mimics the experiences they get when they go outside.
Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs
It's one thing to adopt a green lifestyle for yourself, but what if you want your dogs to live a life that is as environmentally friendly as your own? There seems to be a trend toward green everything these days, and Olive is a dog supply company that lets dogs get in on the action by providing the best and most ecologically sound choices for retail dog products.
Walk the Dog and Welcome the Wildflowers in the San Francisco Bay Area
It’s still officially winter according to the calendar but our Bay Area parks, greenways and hillsides don’t seem to know that. They’re already stepping into spring. Just about any outdoor area that isn’t paved is awash in lush verdant green. Fields, hillsides, freeway embankments, and coastal bluffs have begun their annual show of wildflowers in yellows, oranges, blues, purples, pinks and whites.
Handmade Dog and Cat Beds at Petooie
It's always nice to see independent merchants making quality handmade items for pets. Etsy is a great source of handmade items period. We saw these great cave beds, which gives smaller dogs and cats a nice, safe place to relax and nap in. This "safe haven" is perfect for places which have lots of stimulation and noise.
Red Necks
Red Necks. Its Monday and we could all use a good laugh. Love this photo of these Hungarian Vizslas. Hope you are having a great week!
Help Create Pacifica's First Off-Leash Dog Park in the San Francisco Bay Area
It may surprise Bay Area dog lovers to learn that currently there are no off-leash dog parks or beaches in lovely Pacifica.
Oceanfront Pacifica has a relatively small population of 40,000 humans but welcomes many tourists and surfers year-round, and is home to lots of dogs. Pacifica Organization of Canine Helpers or “POOCH,” a non-profit organization of Pacifica dog lovers, aims to improve the community and quality of life for dogs by promoting the establishment and maintenance of at least one enclosed off-leash dog park where dogs and their guardians can play and socialize safely.
Dog House Created by William Pedersen in 2008
We still think this twenty square feet luxury condo for man’s best friend is breath-taking. Created by William Pedersen in 2008 this dog mansion was designed in the style of One Jackson Square.
Two (Small Dog) Paws Up for Boat Park Dog Park in Foster City
Our roving reporter Mochi, recently visited the Boat Park Dog Park in Foster City. And he has wonderful things to report about! The 20,000 square feet area includes a separate fenced in area for small dogs and large dogs, picnic benches, watering stations, lagoon, synthetic turf (great for rainy days!) and decomposed granite surfaces. The park is clean and well kept - we think the photos speak for themselves! Two paws up if you’re coming to Boat Park Dog Park for the small dogs fenced in area.
Preparing Rover to Welcome Baby: Oh Behave’s New Doggie and Diaper Class at Pet Food Express
If you’re expecting or thinking about having a baby, Rover may be the last being on your mind. You’re probably already busy planning for baby’s arrival – arranging for time off of work, thinking about nannies and day care, buying clothes, furniture and baby gear, and reading up on what to expect during pregnancy and afterwards.
