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