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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is a dog-friendly hotel in Rancho Santa Fe in California’s Southern California, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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Support animal welfare organizations in California
This holiday season, support California's dog rescue and adoption organizations. From Napa Humane to Rocket Dog Rescue, here are our favorite groups working to give every pup a loving home.
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Bringing home a new dog
Bringing a new dog home involves more than food and vet visits. A veterinarian explains how to socialize puppies and adult dogs, with tips on making introductions positive and managing each pet's unique temperament and triggers.
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Dog sitting vs. boarding
When you can't bring your dog along on a trip, choosing between boarding and a dog sitter depends on your pup's personality. A veterinarian weighs the pros and cons and offers tips for keeping your dog comfortable.
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Dog surfing competitions and lessons in Southern California
Southern California hosts dog surfing competitions in Huntington Beach, Imperial Beach, and Del Mar throughout summer. If your pup wants in, lessons are available on Dog Beach in Del Mar with board and life vest included.
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Roll, stroll and sniff: California’s most wheelchair-accessible dog-friendly beaches
Sand is where good intentions go to get stuck. A boardwalk ends, the dunes begin, and suddenly a wheelchair, a walker or a 14-year-old dog with stiff hips is parked at the edge of the very thing you drove out…
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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