Spring safety tips for dog owners

Experience the splendor of a golden retriever, with its alert eyes keenly focused on pet safety, as it playfully holds a tennis ball in his mouth. This joyful activity takes place amidst the refreshing waters of a serene pond, punctuated by the mesmerizing spectacle of water droplets bursting into tiny sprinkles around him. This makes for an exciting and adventurous outdoor bonding time for you and your furry friend. Be sure to pack that tennis ball! - Dogtrekker

Understanding and managing risks for a safe outdoor experience When venturing out with your dog during spring, it’s important to be proactive about various risks to ensure a safe and … Continued Read more.

Sonoma County Animal Shelter is overcrowded and needs your help

Meet Ralphie. Photo by Sonoma County Animal Shelter.

The Sonoma County Animal Shelter in Santa Rosa faces an urgent overcrowding crisis, housing over 180 dogs but only equipped with 118 kennels. The community's immediate action to adopt or foster is crucial. You can provide a much-needed home or temporary shelter for these animals. Brian Whipple, the shelter director, expresses concern over the situation, noting, "In my 10 years of being here, I have never seen the kennels this full."

Pawsport 2024: Sip some wine, support Napa Humane

A group of people and a dog enjoying wine on a patio in Napa. - Dogtrekker

Pawsports are now on sale. Photo by Napa Humane.

One of DogTrekker’s favorite wine country events has always been Napa Humane’s Pawsport, a dog-friendly wine tasting weekend benefitting its Read more.

Step into the magic of Mendocino

Mendocino County features 12 viticultural areas.

For an especially tasty excursion in dog-friendly Mendocino County, visit during the 2023 Harvest Mendocino festivities. From October 27 to November 12, Read more.

Was Calistoga really founded by a dog?

An old photo of a large dog walking down a street.

San Francisco’s Emperor Norton had his dogs Bummer and Lazarus. Calistoga’s Sam Brannan had Leonitus. Archive photo.

The charming Sam Brannan and Leonitus story In the early days of Calistoga, California, a man named Sam Brannan and his loyal Newfoundland dog, Leonitus, embarked on a journey to shape a … Continued Read more.