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Puppy Playdate at Muttropolis Solana Beach

92101istheanswer — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:11:36 +0000

Mark your calendars for Puppy Playdate in Solana Beach, San Diego!

February 23, 2011
7:00pm PST to 8:00pm PST
Admission: Free
Benefiting: Pets & Owners
Calling all puppies, large and small! Join us for a night of fun while your pooches enjoy off-leash playtime and socialization. Wine and light appetizers will be served for you, treats for your pooch. Receive a 10% discount coupon for any purchases during the event, along with a complimentary goodie bag for your pooch!

For more information, please call (858)-755-3647 or email Paige@muttropolis.com.

Valentine’s Day Singles “Yappy Hour”

92101istheanswer — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:26:03 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t have a date tonight? Go out with your pup to the Omni in San Diego!

Singles and their beloved dogs will gather to meet and mingle at the Omni San Diego Hotel’s annual “Yappy Hour” event on Valentine’s Day.

Yappy Hour will be held on the Palm Terrace at the pet friendly Omni San Diego Hotel from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature complimentary pet portraits by Local Focus Photography* of singles and their four-legged friends. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to win a Fetch, Sit, Stay guest room package at the Omni San Diego Hotel as well as one complimentary “Surf Dog” gift certificate for a lesson where professional surfers and dog trainers to teach pets and their owners how to surf. Doggie treats from EVO Premium Dog Food will be tray-passed for furry friends. Complimentary wine and cheese will also be served.

Date:	Monday, February 14, 2011
Time:	5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:	The Palm Terrace (6th floor)
Cost:	A minimum donation of $10 per person. The Omni San Diego Hotel will match 100% of donations for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a unique non-profit organization in San Diego County that has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people for more than 30 years.

3rd Annual Doggie Street Festival

92101istheanswer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:24:03 +0000

This annual San Diego pet celebration hosts free of charge, breed specific rescue groups and shelters with their adoptable dogs. Don’t miss the fun, entertainment, good eats, valuable pet information, products, services, special guests and much, much more!!! You might even find your new best furry friend.

Doggie Street Festival Mission:

The Doggie Street Festival is dedicated to increasing pet adoption through its yearly Festival. This Festival is designed to be an informative experience that promotes public awareness, education and information focused on the solutions of pet homelessness.

The Festival spotlights San Diego County’s breed-specific rescue groups and shelters and to that extent, hosts these organizations county-wide with their adoptable dogs providing them a platform free of charge to distribute literature, advocate and encourage responsible pet-adoption.

The Doggie Street Festival is also committed to presenting special educational events and projects throughout the year that will inform and educate the public on a range of ways to become more involved in positive change in an effort to encourage public participation to end pet homelessness in our communities.

For more information, go to www.doggiestreetfestival.org

Sunday, February 28th 2011

LOCATION:
Liberty Station, Point Loma – CA 92106
PREBLE FIELD at LIBERTY STATION
on Cushing Road between Dewey Road
and Roosevelt Road
(the new area of the park)

San Diego Canine Cancer Cure Walk

92101istheanswer — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:32:35 +0000

Dogs are part of our families, but our “best friends” can get sick, just like us. Morris Animal Foundation launched the Canine Cancer Campaign to help scientists worldwide prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. The Canine Cancer Campaign, which funds research that will develop prevention strategies, test new treatments, establish tools for cancer researchers and train new scientists specializing in cancer research. Participating in this walk is a great way to memorialize a beloved dog lost to cancer and create a brighter tomorrow for your current companion. By supporting the San Diego Canine Cancer Cure Walk, volunteers and participants help their best friends live longer, healthier lives.
Half of all dogs will be affected by cancer—but together, we can beat this disease.

When: February 19th 2011

Registration and Check-in opens at 9 am
Walk begins at 10 am
Speakers begin at 10:45 am

Where: Walnut Grove Park – 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos, CA

San Diego Pet Expo

92101istheanswer — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:31:00 +0000

San Diego’s Largest Pet Expo! The best products and service for dogs, cats, birds, and horses. There will be celebrities, entertainment, informative seminars, and pet adoptions. All proceeds benefit the San Diego animal shelters and care groups.

Mr. Tyson the Skateboarding Bulldog, The Birdman & his famous trick birds, Rare Golden Eagle, Fashion Show & Parade of Pooches

Don’t miss the Splash Dogs Competition, tips on dog trick training, see a golden eagle, meet Chopper the biker Dog, Meet Ricochet the surfing dog, and a petting zoo.

All this great fun, entertainment and information is included in the cost of your admission to the San Diego Pet Expo. Bring the family, bring the neighbors, but please do not bring your pets, as non-participating pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. It is a great day for all – and stop by the Home Improvement Show next door – admission is free!

Proceeds benefit San Diego shelters and rescue groups.

Cash:
Adults 18 + $5.00
Seniors 65+ $4.00
Children under 16 Free (must accompanied by an adult)

OR
You may bring a 10 pound or larger bag of dry dog or cat food for two admissions.

OR
You may bring 2 clean towels or 1 blanket for one adult admission.

Visit San Diego Pet Expo‘s website for more details.

Places to go with your pet in SD

92101istheanswer — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:37:29 +0000

There are many places to go with you animal friends throughout San Diego. Want to go to the beach? Try Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. Or maybe you feel like grabbing a bite to eat with your dog. There is a variety pet friendly places to eat throughout San Diego, such as Kemo Sabe or Hardrock Cafe. There are so many other places to go with your dog in San Diego!

Read the full list of animal friendly places to go here!

Pugs N’ Kisses Wine & Cheese Fashion Show Fundraiser

92101istheanswer — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:16:02 +0000

Come to the 2nd Annual Pugs n’ Kisses Wine & Cheese Fashion Show Fundraiser benefiting The Pug Rescue of San Diego County! We will have a boutique, kissing booth, themed raffle baskets, lots of goodies – sweet and otherwise – to eat and of course wine from all over. We will have plenty of sodas and water for non drinkers.

Date: February 5, 2011

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: The fabulous Fido & Co. Canine Country Club in Hillcrest

Fido & Co is centrally located in Hillcrest at: 1228 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Cost: $20 per person includes four glasses of wine and a cheese and cracker spread, plus sweets galore!

Fashion Show: $5 per pug, plus a professional picture with Dan, our Pugographer – dress your pug up in their cutest outfit and join in the show and walk the red carpet.

Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade!

92101istheanswer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:27:12 +0000

The Third Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Presented by Downtown Ace Hardware is on Sunday, December 12^th, 2010!

Once a year San Diego pets and owners are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes for a special promenade throughout the Gaslamp Quarter to celebrate the holiday season. You can only imagine the fun and excitement as downtown became filled with costumed pets & their handlers all vying for prizes and bragging rights including Best Costumed Duo, Cutest Critter, Best Pet Costume & Best of Show!

The Parade starts and concludes at the Hilton Park adjacent to the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter at 4th Avenue and K Street. The Parade steps-off promptly at 3pm. Enjoy our Pet Expo in Hilton Park throughout the afternoon.

For more information & to download an entry form, click here.

Dog Parks Around San Diego

92101istheanswer — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:36:39 +0000

With our great weather and spectacular scenery, San Diego is a great place to own a dog. There are many specifically designated outdoor spots in San Diego to take your dog to socialize with others of their ilk and do whatever dogs love to do! Read this article for a rundown of some of the more popular doggie-friendly designated dog off-leash areas around the county.

Canine Game Day

92101istheanswer — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:46:24 +0000

FIRST ANNUAL CANINE GAME DAY!

A day full of fun games to participate with your dog(s) which will raise money for Even Chance: Pit Bull Advocacy, Resources & Rescue. They have saved many lives and need help to pay for the medical bills which helped prepare their rescues to be adopted.

Different events including Best Trick, Highest Jumper, Fastest Digger, Tic-Tac-Dog, Water Relay, Bobbing for Balls and more.

There will be Gift Baskets to be raffled off with various items for both dogs and their owners.

Raffle Tickets:

2 tickets for $1 or 15 ticckets for $5

Cost: $5 per dog (compete in as many events as you like)

ALL proceeds go to Even Chance!!

Saturday, November 06 2010, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Brengle Terrace Park, located at 1300 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA 92084

For more information, please contact lovingk9guidance@gmail.com