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Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary has declared the last week of October as Saving Senior Dogs Week. This national campaign raises awareness for homeless senior dogs and funds for the fewer than 40 rescues dedicated to saving them.
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Cooper the Lab mix lived ten adventure-packed years as an avid DogTrekker, from winery visits at Gundlach Bundschu in Sonoma to Shirley Canyon hikes at Palisades Tahoe and beach romps at Fort Funston. His owner Niki shares how DogTrekker shaped…
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Spring event season is here, and California's dog-loving community has plenty to look forward to. From the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash to DogFest in San Francisco, these fundraisers and adoption events bring people and pups together for a great cause.
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The Animal Rescue Foundation's Animals on Broadway fundraiser at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek features a pet walk, live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and pet adoptions. Proceeds support ARF's lifesaving programs for homeless Bay Area animals.
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Summer is packed with dog-friendly events across California, from Bark at the Park in San Francisco to the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in San Diego. Browse adoptathons, fundraisers, costume contests, and more happening through the fall.
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DogTrekker partnered with Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary to raise $75,000 during the fifth annual Saving Senior Dogs Week. Ten California rescues and others nationwide benefited from donations that help the most vulnerable older dogs find loving homes.
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