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Dog Day Afternooon: Kibbles ‘n Bits Dog & Owner Look-Alike Contest, San Francisco
It’s a contest. It’s a fundraiser for PAWS. It’s guaranteed be a dog-gone good time for all when The Cannery at Del Monte Square hosts the first annual Kibbles ‘n Bits Dog and Owner Look-Alike Contest on Sunday, October 22, 2006, Noon to 4pm at Del Monte Square, 2801 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA. Dogs…
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Going To The Dogs: W Hotel, San Francisco
I might bring my dog Panda to this event. W Hotels in San Francisco and Bark Magazine have invited our four-legged friends to a Pooch Party that will benefit several non-profit organizations. The dogs will enjoy plenty of treats, fresh air and room to stretch their legs. Owners can win lots of great prizes. Plus,…
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Pooch Power + Cross-Country Skiing: Skijoing
Since we’re blogging about Iditarod Races, why not try something different with your own dog, a pair of cross-country skis and the nearest open field? “Skijoring” is the newest sport from Scandanavia. You just hook your own dog — preferably 25 lbs. or heavier — into a special harness, attach the bungee link to the…
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Mush! Human Dogs & Grocery Sleds: 12th Annual Urban Iditarod Race, SF
On the same day that the real race kicks off in Alaska to brave 1,150 miles of icy trails, San Franciscans hold their 12th Annual Urban Iditarod version. Show up at noon. Mush at 1. Last year, it drew more than 600 human “dogs” to pull the grocery cart sleds — four dogs per cart….
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A Woof Over Your Head: Bark & White Ball, March 2, SF
SF hosts The Black & White Ball every other year in its Civic Center area — an all-night, black-tie extravaganza featuring gourmet food, fine wine with tents and tents to hold 10,000 hoity toity people, celebs and politicos. Now, the San Francisco SPCA and CLAW (Critter Lovers at Work) are hositng the Bark & Whine…
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Traveling With Four-Legged Kids: Farewell to Our Dog Lucy
Today, because of declining health, we had to euthanize our 14-year-old dog, Lucy. It was the hardest thing my wife, daughter and I have had to do, but we know it was the right thing. She was able to have some dignity at the end of her life. We will always remember her as a…
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No Pet Left Behind: Petswelcome.com
My family never travels without arranging for someone to watch our two dogs, Lucy and Panda. That’s why stylish travel also includes our pets… • In September, we told you about Pets Can Stay Travel Services. • In July, we let you know that Loews Hotels offered pampered pet packages. • In June, we shared…
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Free Advice For Pet Toting Travellers: Pets Can Stay Travel Services
Because we all love our pets so much and can’t bear to leave them behind, kennel them or pawn them off on friends, here’s another in our on-going articles of pet-friendly services… Pets Can Stay Travel Services is North America’s full-service agency for people who travel with pets. Their reps provide FREE, live, personalized customer…
