Featured coffee houses
Catahoula Coffee Company
Richmond
In the vibrant city of Richmond in the East Bay Area, Catahoula Coffee Company is a hidden gem that not only serves up exceptional coffee but also welcomes our four-legged friends with open arms.
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Coffee Shop
Lafayette
In Lafayette, Coffee Shop is not just a place to grab a cup of joe – it's a vibrant hub of community, creativity, and canine-friendly charm.
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Peet’s Coffee
Concord
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. is a renowned specialty coffee and tea establishment in the United States, with its roots tracing back to 1966 in Berkeley under the guidance of Alfred Peet.
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Danville
Peet's Coffee & Tea in Danville, located in Contra Costa County within the East Bay Area, is a haven for coffee enthusiasts seeking high-quality beans and expertly roasted brews.
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Concord
Since 1971, Starbucks has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world.
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Leptospirosis in California dogs: a Bay Area owner’s guide
Leptospirosis is now a core canine vaccine, and Northern California — especially the Bay Area, North Coast, and Sierra foothills — is one of the higher-risk pockets in the country. What the latest peer-reviewed research says about the disease, the…
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in the East Bay
The East Bay Regional Park District manages over 125,000 acres across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. From Point Isabel's off-leash shoreline to Mission Peak's steep summit climb, these are the regional parks every Bay Area dog should know.
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
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Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy
JSX lets dogs fly in the cabin on 30-seat jets with no security lines and no cargo holds. Pups up to 79 pounds ride beside you on routes connecting Burbank, Oakland, Napa and other California cities, making weekend getaways stress-free.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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