Our good friends at Dog Vacay and General Assembly are having a virtual “parade” and hosting a contest on social media with the hashtag #DVxGASpookyPoochy. Continue reading Dog Costume Parade on Twitter & Instagram
Category Archives: Dog Activities
Join the Party!
The ASPCA is hosting its annual #TricksOrTreats Twitter Party on October 25th at 2 pm. They’ll be asking pet-related Halloween trivia questions and giving away treat-filled prize packs throughout the evening—including prizes from Alex and Ani and PBteen!
You must RSVP here to be eligible to win. Grab your favorite sweets and tune in on October 25th at 2pm EST to the hashtag #TricksAndTreats!
Sounds like fun!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Shelter Sunday: Shelter Buddies / Humane Society of Missouri
Want to get a shy child to read? Have them read to a dog. Want to get a shelter dog adopted? Have him stay near the front of his cage. Thus was born a marriage made in heaven, as reported by NBC News.
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Shelter Buddies / Humane Society of Missouri
Friday Funny: Playing Fetch
Dogs are nothing if not thorough!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Los Angeles Dog Parks
Continuing our tour of major city dog parks, today we visit Los Angeles in sunny southern California. This list was compiled mostly by la.curbed.com.
1. Alice’s Dog Park: Located in Vina Vieja Park, 2.5 acres, separate areas for large and small dogs. Open dawn to dusk. Closed Tuesdays. 3026 E Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena. Continue reading Los Angeles Dog Parks
New York City Dog Parks
My new Monday feature brings you locations and details about dog parks in major cities. This week, we’re looking at New York City, which as you no-doubt know, doesn’t have a lot of green space outside of Central Park. To find out about dog-friendly areas in the city, I consulted Animal Alliance NYC, an initiative of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals. They list several reference sites, one of which is the NYC Parks Department, which in turn offers an extensive list. My list below gives you one example from each borough. Continue reading New York City Dog Parks
AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
The AKC® Humane Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 17th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. Continue reading AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
Chicago Dog Parks
I’ve been spending a lot of time in Chicago lately, so that seemed like a good place to start on my new Monday feature: Dog Parks in Major Cities. To get the low-down, I consulted Windy City Paws, a site that connects dog families with available walkers and sitters in the metro area. They have a longer list, but I’m going to give you one example for each area of town. Continue reading Chicago Dog Parks
Active Dog Toys
I’ve had information on a couple of dog toys come into my email over the past week or so, and they both look really neat, so I wanted to share with you.
Continue reading Active Dog Toys
Bonus Friday Funny: I Want to Play!
Have a great weekend!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!