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NewsHound 011
May 10, 2007 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
With Memorial Day coming up, we're daydreaming about getaways--dog-friendly getaways, of course. What are the best places to go? And how do you get there?
If you're looking to escape the city for a hike or a swim and still be home for dinner, head straight for Fort Funston, Point Isabel or the Marin Headlands. For a weekend getaway, it's hard to beat Carmel, the storybook village by the sea that allows dogs just about everywhere. Then there's Napa and Sonoma, where more and more wineries are opening their grounds, and their tasting rooms, to hounds.
Further out, in Anderson Valley, is The Other Place, a 500-acre ranch with achingly beautiful views and secluded cottages that welcome dogs (and their humans). The Russian River is the spot for canoeing and kayaking with your dog. And in Mendocino, you'll find the Stanford Inn, where visiting dogs are given free Frisbees (to toss on the nearby beach) and biscuits on their pillows.
Need a complete change of scenery? Then you'll probably need to board an airplane. We've got advice on that, too.
And please, if you've got travel tips for us, feel free to share them.
Happy travels,
Laura Cavaluzzo,
Editor, urbanhound San Francisco
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25th Annual Marin Human Race
Saturday, May 12, 8:30 AM
The Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
The Marin Humane Society is among the beneficiaries of this event, which features a 4-mile race, a non-profit agency fair, free refreshments, performances by local bands, costume contests, games, a kids' race and a giant inflatable playland. Early registration for the race is $20 for adults, $10 for youths 13 to 18, free for kids under 12.
Wag Hotel Grand Opening
Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
25 14th Street, San Francisco
Wag Hotel , a new boarding facility, doggy daycare and store, is set to open this weekend in San Francisco. To celebrate, there will be hors d'oeuvres, music, treats and prizes (including free stays for 1-year) all day Saturday and Sunday. You can also tour the facilities, which include a swimming pool and suites with televisions, grooming salon and more.
Puppy Playgroup
Saturday, May 12, 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
SF/SPCA, 2500 16th Street, San Francisco
This new offering from the San Francisco SPCA gives your puppy a chance to learn social skills safely. Puppies must be 10 to 18 weeks old and must have received their first two DHLPP vaccinations. Cost is $15. Though it's a drop in class, you must register via email or by calling 415-522-3509. There will be another playgroup at the same time on May 19.
Greyhound Adoption Meet & Greet
Saturday, May 12, 11 AM to 1 PM
Pet Food Express, 372 Woodside Plaza, Redwood City
Meet adopted greyhounds and their owners (and find out if rescuing a greyhound might be right for you) at this gathering sponsored by Golden State Greyhound Adoption. This is just one of several meet-and-greet events the organization will be holding this month across the Bay Area. Check their events page for more.
East Bay Adoption Event
Saturday, May 12, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
George, 1829 Fourth Street, Berkeley
Home At Last Rescue will be on hand with dogs and cats galore, every Saturday. For other dates and locations, visit their Mobile Adoption Event page.
Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, May 13, 10 AM to Noon
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Vaccinations for $5 each, microchipping for $20, courtesy of the Marin Humane Society.
North Bay Adoption Event
Wednesday, May 16, Noon to 3 PM
Town Center, Corte Madera
Adopt a pet from the Marin Humane Society, or chat with an MHS staffer about behavior, training, volunteering and more. MHS adoption events happen each Wednesday and Sunday at locations around Marin. For info, visit their Events page.
Rural Area Veterinary Services Fundraiser
Friday, May 18, 7 PM
A. Muse Gallery, 614 Alabama Street, San Francisco
Sip, nosh and bid on art at this fundraiser for Rural Area Veterinary Services. A program of the Humane Society of the United States and The Fund For Animals, RAVS brings free veterinary services to poor, isolated rural communities, providing over $1 million in services to more than 10,000 animals each year. Hosted by RAVS lead vet Jen Scarlett, the event will feature a silent auction and music. Call 415-515-5798 or email for more info.
East Bay Adoption Event
Saturday, May 19, Noon to 3 PM
Pet Food Express, 5144 Broadway, Oakland
Hopalong Rescue will bring adorable, adoptable dogs to Rockridge.
Planning for Animal Care During a Disaster
Tuesday, May 29, 5:15 PM Reception, 5:45 PM Talk
Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, San Francisco
Marin Humane Society executive director Diane Allevato speaks on "Lessons Learned from Katrina." Cost is $8 for Commonwealth Club members, $15 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling 800-847-7730.
Fort Funston Clean-up
Saturday, June 2, 9:30 AM
Upper Parking Lot, Fort Funston, San Francisco
Hosted by Fort Funston Dog Walkers, this monthly clean-up event includes free coffee and donuts. Dogs and kids are welcome, and all clean-up equipment and supplies are provided.
Centennial Dog Walk
Sunday, June 3, 10 AM
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Get your Sunday morning exercise, and raise money for the Marin Humane Society, during this 2-mile benefit walk. The $25 registration gets you a t-shirt and treats for your hound. Prizes will be awarded for the three people who raise the most sponsorship money. Immediately afterward, head to the shelter campus for the Society's big 100th Birthday Bash. Call 415-506-6265 or email the MHS for more info.
Monthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Wednesday, June 6, 6 PM to 8 PM
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA offers vaccination for rabies, distemper and DHPP ($10 each), plus microchipping ($20). For residents of Belmont, San Mateo, East Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas of the county, microchipping is just $12.
Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, June 10, 1 PM to 4 PM
Animal Care & Control, 1200 15th Street, San Francisco
San Francisco residents can have their dog or cat microchipped for free with no appointment at this clinic, sponsored by the
Friends of San Francisco Animal Care & Control. Non-residents will pay the bargain-basement price of $15. Residents' dogs must be licensed to take advantage of the free microchipping; if you need a license, bring proof of current rabies vaccination, and they can issue one on the spot.
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We're #1! The Humane Society has released its survey of the most humane cities in the United States, and San Francisco tops the list. In fact, the results indicate that the City of St. Francis is almost twice as humane as the average city surveyed. We can be proud that only 9% of our pet stores sell puppies (versus the 34% average in other cities), and that we have only 10 fur retailers (while the average was 29), but there's still room for improvement. The Humane Society says our local media could do a better job of covering animal issues and that San Francisco could use more good samaritans to come to the aid of orphaned and injured wildlife.
Seasonal restrictions have been lifted at Crissy Field. Per an announcement made on May 1 by GGNRA General Superintendent Brian O'Neill, dogs may once again romp off-leash in the Crissy Field Wildlife Protection Area, because the snowy plovers have moved to their breeding grounds. Says O'Neill, the restrictions will be resumed when the plovers return to Crissy in July. For more information, call 415-561-4728.
Every day now, it seems, we hear of yet another lawsuit filed against pet-food manufacturers. But as we've long noted on urbanhound's Hound Law pages, when it comes to dogs or cats, it can be near impossible to sue for pain or suffering. Ditto for punitive damages. Now the Wall Street Journal reports a glimmer of hope: there is growing legal recognition that, yes, pets may indeed be worth something more than what we actually pay for them. Finally!
Cable TV goes to the dogs. Animal Planet is airing three hound-related shows this month. Mondays at 8, the Monks of New Skete tackle behavior problems on Divine Canine. At 8:30, there's It's Me or the Dog, with trainer Victora Sitwell. The Crufts Dog Show (the UK's answer to Westminster) airs on Sunday, May 27 at 8 PM.
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