Napa Humane 2017

Since we last checked in with Napa Humane, they've been working hard for the critters of Napa Valley. Besides working with local shelters and rescues to get dogs (and other species) into loving forever homes, Napa Humane offers community support resources to keep pets well and happy with the families they've already got—and prevent them from landing in the shelter system in the first place. Read more.

Napa humane 2015

Napa Humane's mobile adoption van. Photo courtesy: Napa Humane Thanks to innovative thinking, creative collaborations and a whole lot of community support, Napa Humane is able to provide a wide range of services to the county's critters and their human families. Partnering with the Napa County Animal Shelter, these good folks bring dogs (as well as kitties and rabbits) from the shelter to the Napa Farmers Market to meet and greet prospective new families. But keeping pets in the loving homes they've already got is usually a better solution for all involved, and that's where a big part of Napa Humane's work is directed, from spay/neuter/microchip/ vaccination clinics and licensing to behavior training and health tips. Read more.

Napa valley leg-stretchers

Just because you’ve had your fill of food, wine and vines doesn’t mean your restless Rover is ready to call it a day. After all, there’s not much exercise to be had in a tasting room. If the two of you need to burn a few calories, we suggest starting your day at Canine Commons dog park, part of 157-acre Alston Park northwest of downtown Napa. Read more.

Let sleeping dogs lie

Photo courtesy: Visit Napa Valley A destination as diverse as Napa County deserves an overnight stay, and there’s no need to leave Bella home no matter what your budget. Whether you lodge at a luxury property (think five-star Bardessono, Solage, Calistoga Ranch or Carneros Inn) or make a short commute from an affordably priced chain property on the outskirts of the valley (such as Holiday Inn Express & Suites in American Canyon), you won’t have any trouble finding a place where you and your furry friend can share a room. If you’re a fan of B&Bs, Beazley House in Napa has long been a DogTrekker favorite, and The Inn on First welcomes dogs in three garden suites with enclosed patios perfect for when your dog needs a break in the middle of the night. (It also has an outdoor shower station for four-legged guests!) Read more.

Nip into napa

Sadie, wine tasting in the Napa Valley. Ah, wintertime in the Napa Valley. The crowds are gone and region’s many delights are yours for the taking. This is the season when yellow-mustard covered crops add a flash of brilliance to dormant vineyards, and when restaurant reservations are easy to come by. Visit midweek, and you’re likely to find yourself (and your four-legged friend) among just a few guests in a popular, dog-friendly tasting room. Read more.