Happy New Year's Eve from our pooch!

Merry Christmas!

Doggy at the Carousel in Tilden Park for the Holidays- Berkeley, CA

Yes, Santa Claus, dogs and reindeer are welcome on the carousel at Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA!

Doggy After the Storm

2015 Macy's holiday window in San Francisco, CA- a fun, free holiday tradition

Location:

Macy's window at Union Square in San Francisco, CA

Doggy Gingerbread House at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco

Doggy and Chanukah

Rachel's Rescue

Rachel Ray has a nonprofit called "Rachel's Rescue," which donates 100% of the proceeds from Rachel Ray's pet food "Nutrish" to various animal rescue causes.  You can find the website here.

[picture from http://www.rachaelray.com/page/rachaels-rescue]

Free Dog Adoptions from Nov. 27th to Nov. 30th, sponsored by Zappos- "Home for the Pawlidayz"

Zappos is sponsoring a pet adoption campaign over Black Friday, from November 27th to Nov. 30th (Cybe Monday.)  Zappos.com, the online footwear retailer, will cover the cost of adopting a dog or cat from over 150 no kill shelters across the nation as part of a campaign the company has dubbed, "Home for the Pawlidayz."  For every pet adopted as part of the four day event, Zappos will also donate an additional $150. to Best Friends Animal Society, which will go toward the cost of food, immunizations, and medical care for animals that are still in need of forever homes.  The company's total donation and adoption fees will max out at 1.1 million.

http://www.zappos.com/pets

Zappos Free Pet Adoptions
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, Zappos.com will be sponsoring FREE pet adoption across the nation (150+ locations) together with Best Friends Animal Society to celebrate the #pawlidayz. zps.to/pets
Posted by Zappos.com on Monday, November 23, 2015

Black Friday shopping with doggy

Happy Thanksgiving!

Doggy at Bass Pro Shop in Rocklin, CA

Last weekend we visited the Bass Pro Shop off Highway 80 in Rocklin, California.  We see the shop all the time from the freeway but had never been inside.  It is like a Disneyland of outdoor sporting goods.  Amazing displays.  They are also generally pet-friendly.

Bass Pro Shops

5472 Crossings Drive

Rocklin, CA

(916) 251-3800

recommended doggy friendly accommodations in Nevada City,CA- The Outside Inn

The Outside Inn allows friendly dogs.  It is located walking distance from the town of Nevada City.

The Outside Inn
575 East Broad Street
Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-2233
http://outsideinn.com

We haven't been to this location for quite awhile, it is an updated old fashioned motor lodge.  They are very pet friendly!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Picture taken during an afternoon at Little Farm Nature Center in Tilden Park.   The leaves are gorgeous at this park!  Dogs are not allowed in the actual farm area where the cows, pigs, and goats are located.

Doggy and Boy Playing with Magnets

My doggy needs a few sweaters- any ideas?

My dog's one  sweater is so well used right now with the chilly weather, needs a 2nd.

With the holidays coming up, I am looking around for cute, handsome dog sweater ideas.

I love ones on the uncommon dog website at http://www.theuncommondog.com/dog-sweaters.html

[Photo from:handmade-cable-knit-wool-dog-sweater-1.jpg]

Dia De La Muerta parade and procession, Petaluma, CA, very dog friendly

From 2 to 8 Pm today, there was a El Dia de los Muertos candlelight procession with giant puppets through the streets of Petaluma, CA.  The parade starts at Water Street Bistro at 100 Petaluma Blvd, which is a dog friendly cafe with soups, sandwiches, and salads.  It ends at Petaluma Historical Society, at 20 4th Street.

There were plenty of dogs dressed up as skeletons.

During the parade, a musician had people yell out someone who has passed away, and who we miss, my son yelled out Sophie, his first dog he has ever loved.  I yelled my uncle, who passed away in December.  He would have loved the parade, he enjoyed each day.

[Photo from http://designtaxi.com/news/370001/Using-Non-Toxic-Face-Paint-Artist-Turns-German-Shepherd-Into-A-Skeleton-Dog/]

Doggy Howl-o-ween Parade in Berkeley, CA, sponsored by Paws & Claws, Sat., October 24, 2015

This Saturday, Paws & Claws pet store in Berkeley, CA will be hosting a Howl-o-ween parade and costume contest.  Meet in front of Paws & Claws and parade through the Dimond District with your pooch!

Paws & Claws Pet Shop
3436 Dimond Ave.
Oakland, CA
(510) 336-0105

Parade and costume contest start at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 24th at 3436 Dimond Avenue in Berkeley, CA.

Doggy at the Futbol Game

Doggy staying warm on a chilly autumn day

As the days are getting cooler our doggy is wanting to get wrapped up in blankets, he gets the most chilly in the morning.  This is how I found him this morning!

One of his favorite blankets is the one his nanna made!

Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound - great place to adopt or find home for a Golden Retriever!

My son and I took our dog for a walk to a cafe and our doggy made friends with a lady who recently adopted her precious golden retriever to Homeward Bound, a Golden Retriever Rescue service.  The woman who came and picked up her golden retriever gave her roses and comforted her while she cried.  She didn't want to give up her pet, but couldn't take care of him anymore as she has severe back problems.  It was such a sad story!  The light at the end of the tunnel came when she told us that Homeward Bound found a home for her doggy in the country with children to run around with!  It gives her peace to know her dog is happy and has a good home!

I highly recommend Homeward Bound Rescue after hearing this story!

Homeward Bound
Golden Retriever Rescue
http://www.homewardboundgoldens.org
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA
95626
(916) 655-1410
e-mail- admin@homewardboundgoldens.org

Doggy Visits Apple Hill

Dogs at Out and About in Rockridge 2015

Our doggy looked at me and seemed to say, "Check out my friend's doggy carrier!  Mommy, can I have one?"

Free Pets for VETS at the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) in Walnut Creek,CA

It always saddens me to rediscover how after defending our country and our freedom, veterans return from combat and often find it challenging to transition back to civilian life.  After defending our home front, some even find themselves  homeless and alone.

The VA estimates that a veteran commits suicide every 65 seconds, which amounts to thousands of lives each year.

Meanwhile, in public animal shelters, an estimated three to four million healthy, loving dogs are euthanized each year.  This deeply saddens me since our dog was found on the streets of Oakland, and if we had not found him, he could have been one of those statistics.  He is the best dog ever, and when dressed in his finery of a fancy sweater, he can fit into any dog circle even in the fanciest neighborhood.    What if we hadn't found him?

Research proves that interaction with a companion animal lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety, and improves mental and physical health.

ARF's Free Pets for VETS program and the Animal Rescue Foundation is a great solution to helping vets and pets!

Resource:
Free Pets for VETS program
Animal Rescue Foundation
Walnut Creek, CA
arfhttps://www.arflife.org/pets-for-vets

Tonight our doggy will howl at the harvest moon!

Our dog's been napping most of the day to get ready to be up tonight to howl at the full moon tonight, the harvest moon.  It will be a lunar eclipse.

http://www.space.com/20668-harvest-moon-lunar-eclipse-name.html

Picture from http://www.livescience.com/34616-why-dogs-howl-sirens.html

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Yum!  I love scrambled eggs!  Thanks!