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Dogs Will Play
Concord
"Dogs Will Play is a renowned doggy daycare, hotel, and spa located in Concord, Contra Costa County, in the vibrant East Bay Area.
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The Tail Haven – Lafayette
Lafayette
The Tail Haven - Lafayette, located in Contra Costa County's East Bay Area, offers top-tier dog boarding, dog day care, and grooming services.
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Housepetality Professional Pet
Orinda
Housepetality Professional Pet Care, located in Orinda, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a premier pet care service dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry companions.
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San Ramon
Welcome to Woof Boarding and Daycare, a haven for dog lovers seeking top-notch care for their beloved furry companions in the East Bay area.
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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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