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NewsHound 019
January 11, 2008 |
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Dear Urbanhounders,
Ahh, January. Wet. Windy. Cold. Unless you’re a Fort Funston diehard (and, hence, used to those conditions), it's the perfect time to stay inside and cozy up to a computer screen. For that, we’re giving our recommendations for our 10 favorite dog-related blogs (listed in no particular order).
For the Love of Dogs. An offshoot of social networking site Dogster, this is the king of all dog blogs. The site sums up pertinent dog news from around the globe, and includes links to several other relevant sites and blogs.
The Poodle & Dog Blog. Based in Northern California, but with national relevance, this blog is meant to celebrate “the remarkable, the ordinary, and the very funny dogs that share our world.” Former teacher and writer Jan (who gives no last name) does a fine job summing up the good, bad, weird and heartwarming.
The Bark’s blog is probably one of the best sources for good, reliable information on the Web. The commentary takes a nice point of view on news and other areas of interest for dog owners.
Pet sitting resource, PetSitUSA.com also has a blog that compiles a wealth of information, which recently has focused on dog food recalls.
The ASPCA’s blog features updated ASPCA news as well as regular adoption stories.
Gollylog is meant to be a blog for Skokie, Ill.-based GollyGear (a pet boutique for small dogs). But the writers are keen on sharing more about their lives with dogs than what’s available in their store.
Though at times verging on too cutesy, Smalldogarific features some news and more photos of small dogs.
Meanwhile, It’s the Dog’s Life, recounts a woman’s life in Ohio with two Saint Bernards and Four Labrador Retrievers. While the site tends to be photo heavy, it manages to stay away from being too cloying.
Though not entirely about dogs, author Karen Shanley writes engagingly about life in Maine with her pets and child, and in doing so shows how all parts of a family work together.
Similarly, Dooce, has become more about the author’s daughter than her dog, but she does post a new photo of her dog Chuck every day. And she got a new puppy for Christmas, which will almost certainly be the subject of many future posts.
That’s our take on the dog blogosphere. Any we should be keeping track of? Feel free to post your suggestions on our message boards.
With Happy New Year's wishes to you and your hounds,
Laura Cavaluzzo,
Editor, urbanhound San Francisco
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Lunchtime Adoptions at City Center
Dates Throughout January, 11 AM to 2:30 PM
City Center, 12th & Broadway, Oakland
All year long, the East Bay SPCA sets up shop at City Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays to find homes for pets.
Nothing But Dogs & Cats Art Show & Reception
Friday, January 11, 6 PM to 9 PM
Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market Street, San Francisco
The work of eight artists is included in this show and sale, a collaboration between Market Street Gallery and MesArt to benefit the SF/SPCA. Adoptable animals will be on hand at the gala reception. The show runs through February 9. Contact MesArt Director of Communications Marti McKee for more info.
Berkeley Adoption Event
Saturday, January 12, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
George, 1844 Fourth Street, Berkeley
Home At Last Rescue will be on hand with dogs and cats galore, on the first, second and fourth Saturday of each month. For other dates and locations, visit their Mobile Adoption Event page.
North Bay Adoption Event
Saturday, January 12, Noon to 3 PM
Downtown, Mill Valley
The Marin Humane Society brings adoptable animals to Mill Valley. For more adoption event dates and locations this month, visit the Society's events page.
Peninsula Adoption Event
Saturday, January 12, Noon to 3 PM
Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA brings adoptable animals to San Mateo. For more adoption event dates and locations this month, visit the PHS/SPCA events page.
Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, January 13, 10 AM to Noon
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Vaccinations for $5 each, microchipping for $20, courtesy of the Marin Humane Society.
Dog Bites: An Epidemic?
Tuesday, January 15, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SF/SPCA, 2500 16th Street, San Francisco
Janis Bradley discusses the facts about dog aggression and safety in this lecture sponsored by the SF/SPCA Dog Trainer Academy. Tickets are $25 for members of the public, $20 for Academy alums and SF/SPCA staff and volunteers. Register online or call 415-554-3095.
Free Spay & Neuter Clinic
Thursday, January 17, 8 AM to 9 AM
1200 15th Street, San Francisco
San Franciscans in need can have their hounds spayed or neutered for free through a collaboration between the Peninsula Humane Society and The City's Animal Care & Control department. The surgery will be performed in the PHS mobile animal hospital, which will be at ACC on the third Thursday of each month and at Pet Camp (525 Phelps Street) on the first Thursday. Dogs must be under 80 lbs, current on their vaccinations and should fast from midnight on the night before surgery. Call 650-340-7022 x 387 for info.
Preparing Your Dog for Your New Baby
Saturday, January 19, 3 PM to 5 PM PM
2700 9th Street, Berkeley
Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society training manager Nancy Frensley covers the fine points of introducing your new baby to the older, furrier, four-legged one at home. The class is for humans only. Enrollment is $25 for singles, $50 for couples, and you can register online.
Bay Area Pit Fix Week
Begins Monday, January 21, Various times
Locations around the Bay Area
The East Bay SPCA and seven other local humane organizations will spay and neuter pit bulls and pit mixes for free all week. For more info, call 1-877-4-pit-fix.
How Smart Are Dogs?
Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Market SF/SPCA, 2500 16th Street, San Francisco
SF/SPCA Director of Education Jean Donaldson discusses the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of dogs, and how you can measure your own hound's IQ, in the third installment in the Dog Trainer Academy lecture series. Tickets are $25 for members of the public, $20 for Academy alums and SF/SPCA staff and volunteers. Register online or call 415-554-3095.
Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Shows
Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27, 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City
Twice the excitement: The Golden Gate Kennel Club presents two one-day dog shows, with final judging and a Best-in-Show award each day. All AKC-recognized breeds are represented, but leave your own Grand Champion home (only competing dogs are allowed in the building). Entry is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. A family ticket (two adults, two children) is available for $25.
Rocket Dog Benefit
Friday, February 1, 8 PM to Midnight
Slim's, 333 11th Street, San Francisco
Help Rocket Dog Rescue recover from the devastating fire that swept through founder Pali Boucher's apartment (also the organization's headquarters) last month. This benefit extravaganza will feature the comedy of Marga Gomez and Johnny Steele, live music from Red Meat and the Parker Brothers, and a glittering disco finale. Liam Mayclem from Channel 5/Eye on the Bay will emcee.
People 'n' Pets Massage
Wednesday, February 6, 5 PM to 7 PM
Spa Solé, 2500 Clay Street, San Francisco
Lull your hound (and yourself) into blissful relaxation and support a great cause at the same time. Happy Hounds Massage offers People 'n' Pets Mini Massages, for $1 per minute, every first Wednesday of the month to benefit Pets Unlimited. Call Spa Solé at 415-929-6886 to make an appointment, or just stop by.
Monthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Wednesday, February 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.
9th Annual Paws for Love
Saturday, February 9, 6 PM to 10 PM
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Finley Hall, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
Seems like every month there's an art auction to benefit animals, but this is the only one we know of in which the artists are the animals themselves! Paintings created by rescue and shelter animals will be sold to benefit humane organizations in Sonoma, the North Bay and beyond through the Paws for Love Foundation. The event also features music, gourmet appetizers and silent and live auctions of items including fine wine and art created by artists with only two legs. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and can be purchased at various locations or online. Call 707-4233-2952 for information.
Free Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, February 10, 1 PM to 4 PM
1200 15th Street, San Francisco
This drop-in clinic offers free microchipping for the pets of San Francisco residents, courtesy of The City's Animal Care & Control department. Non-residents pay only $15. No appointment necessary.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Vick's Dogs Find Sanctuary. Best Friends Animal Society, a 33-acre no-kill sanctuary in Utah, has become home to 22 of the dogs Michael Vick bred for fighting. Some 25 additional dogs have been sent to other shelters and rescue organizations nationwide. Meanwhile, as Georgia considers a new law that will make it possible to prosecute spectators at dog fights (not just those who organize and host them) country crooner Willie Nelson has filmed a PSA urging support and passage of the bill. Best Friends is soliciting donations to get the PSA aired.
We Heart Technology. According to the New York Times, this month Case Western Reserve School of Medicine will end its longstanding practice of performing surgery on live dogs to study the workings of the heart. Case was the last medical school in the US to use dogs for this purpose. In November, New York Medical College also stopped the practice. Schools now favor high tech solutions, including echocardiography (in which students can watch a classmate's heart function on a monitor) and computer simulations.
What's On. The National Geographic Channel has begun a new series, DogTown, focusing on the Best Friends Society in Kanab, Utah. Best friends is the largest no-kill shelter in the country, and the show follows the travails of dogs rescued from puppy mills and the efforts undertaken to rehabilitate them and get them adopted. New episodes air on Friday nights at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times, with rebroadcasts throughout the week. And, just in time for winter, Animal Planet has begun a series called Avalanche Dogs, spotlighting dogs who perform rescues in dangerous, mountainous terrain. NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, on Jan. 10 episode, features contestants creating a consumer-awareness campaign to promote Pedigree's annual Adoption Drive. For those of you into advance planning, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will air on USA Network on February 11 and 12.
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