Go take a hike: Dog-friendly trails and parks in Gilroy, Ca

Plan a getaway to Gilroy, California and find plenty of dog-friendly parks and hiking trails to explore. Read more.

Sit and stay: Dog-friendly hotels and RV parks in Gilroy, CA

Whether you are planning to bring your dog along on a west coast road trip or a quick weekend getaway, you will find plenty of dog-friendly places to stay overnight in Gilroy, California. And you’ll also find lots of fun for your four-legged friends while you’re here! Read more.

Spring rambles in the South Bay

dog off-leash hiking on trail surrounded by green grass

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South of San Francisco, you and your frisky pup have more velvety-green hills to wander in spring. Read more.

Stocking stuffers for your pet

Does your dog get a Christmas stocking? Yeah, ours do, too. It’s fun to buy treats and toys for four-legged family members, especially ones that keep them busy throughout what in many households is a very busy day (you know, gift-opening, big meal, football, naps….). So what’s trending this year? Our friends at Pet Food Express gave us a few leads, and we sleuthed through Santa’s workshop for a few more. Read more.

Humane Society Silicon Valley 2017

Dog at Human Society Silicon Valley event

It's official: Humane Society Silicon Valley is a model shelter. So says the Koret Shelter Medicine Program of the University of California at Davis, which announced in October that HSSV achieved model shelter status by demonstrating and documenting that it meets all 543 “must, should and ideal” standards set forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV). In fact, HSSV is the first shelter ever to achieve this milestone. Read more.