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Despite the name, excessive barking not okay at new doggie day care By Ashley Mackin | SDUN Editor Bark Boulevard, a doggie day care center, opened in North Park on March 21. “It is important to us that every canine and canine owner have the option of a safe, reliable,
OK pet lovers—pucker up and get ready to share the love at a couple of canine-centric celebrations that benefit needy pups. Along with haute (doggy) couture and top-notch noshing, these upcoming events offer the chance to extend a helping paw to man’s—and woman’s— best friend
‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring—except the one you’re trying to take a picture of for your holiday cards. Nothing spreads the holly jolly spirit of the holiday season like a cute greeting with a pet’s likeness. Getting that perfect photo of your non-human companions can be, well, like herding cats
The one-month-old puppy found in a Mission Valley dumpster visits local salon
Aimee realized most of the competition was really from a past life where both animals were cats …
What’s better than sipping a crisp Chardonnay or mellow Merlot? Enjoying that libation and knowing you’re helping improve the lives of needy animals! On Sept. 24, a Fall Winefest, hosted by the San Diego Legal Secretaries Association will raise funds for the Friends of County Animal Shelters’ Medical Fund. This fund provides veterinary care for sick or injured cats and dogs from three county shelters, as well as for all animals in the FOCAS foster program
Intrigue and glamour or in-the-park homeruns—which one would make for a “classic” evening for you and your furry friend? Whether your idea of fun involves dressing to the nines or watching nine innings, two dog-friendly events taking place this month are sure to have tongue—and tails—wagging.
To most people, summer means barbecues, parties, the beach, maybe even vacations. But for far too many pets, it also means a greater chance of a heat-related death. Enjoying the warm weather with your pet can be fun—just remember to help that furry friend keep his or her “cool.”
A man, a woman and a Saint Bernard go into a bar – no, it’s not a joke, it’s a preview of a couple of cool canine events next week that invite people and their furry best friends to eat, drink and be hairy, er, merry, together. Food and drink specials, dog-centric activities and even fido-focused art promise to make these gatherings something to bark about.
When is a dog’s panting cause for alarm? What’s a cat’s normal resting heart rate? How do you stabilize a broken canine or feline limb without jeopardizing mobility rehabilitation? If you’re a pet owner and you don’t know all (or any) of the answers to these and other pet emergency questions, Karla Perez does, and she’s sharing her veterinary expertise in a pet first aid class, June 5 at Fido & Company Canine Country Club in Hillcrest