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San Francisco Dog Parks and Beaches

By Chief Toy Officer on Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 | Barks (0)

Ernie in San Francisco

Have a favorite place to play with your pup? Ernie shares some local San Francisco favorites - Bark Back with your town’s top
places to play!

1. Crissy Field, Marina, San Francisco - Over 100 acres.

2. Golden Gate Park, Sunset District - More than 100 acres, but off-leash dog areas are limited to four zones. Check out Golden Gate Parks website www.parks.sfgov.org to download a map of the park.

3. Fort Funston, South end of Ocean Beach - over 35 acres.

4. Glen Park, Glen Park Canyon - Leashes required in the park.

5. Lake Merced - Over 35 acres.

6. Buena Vista Park, Haight Ashbury area - Over 35 acres.

7. Bernal Heights, Bernal Hill - Off-leash area for dogs within the 30 acre park.

8. Mountain Lake Park, Presidio & Richmond Districts - 10 acres.

9. Alta Plaza Park, Pacific Heights - Off-leash area for dogs with the 12 acre park.

10. Dolores Park, Mission District - Off-leash area for dogs within Dolores Park’s 13 acres.

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Dog Thefts on the Rise

By Chief Toy Officer on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 | Barks (0)

Dog Thefts on the Rise

According to the American Kennel Club (NY) there was an unprecedented rise in the number of dog thefts in the first few months of 2008 versus all of 2007. Incidents included dogs being taken by armed robbers at breeder’s homes, dogs being stolen from shelters and dog being taken from cars in parking lots, according to AKC.The AKC offers several tips to help owners safeguard their dogs:

  • Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it is locked. Thieves breaking in to get expensive equipment (GPS units, car stereos or laptops) can allow your dog to escape, or can take the dog. In addition to the risk of theft or general escape, as spring and summer are upon us, the temperature inside a car is often fatal for a dog, even with windows cracked. For more info about the dangers of a dog left in a vehicles, check out Dogs Life Magazine.
  • Don’t tie your dog outside a store. While this is a very popular practice among city dwellers, this can be a recipe for disaster. When Ernie and I lived in Chicago in 2004-2005, groups that were involved in dog fighting would target coffee shops as a place to snatch dogs for fighting or for bait.
  • If you leave your dog outdoors for long periods of time, make sure he/she is not visible from the street.
  • Keep the price of your dog to yourself. If a stranger approaches you to admire your dog, don’t answer questions about how much the dog costs or provide details about where you live.

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Summer Fun and How to Keep It that Way

By Chief Toy Officer on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 | Barks (0)

Pet Safety

Heading out doors with your pooch now that the weather is bearable? Dr. Jon from PetPlace.com sends out a fantastic Newsletter that talks about all sorts of health and safety issues for your pet. In a recent article he named the top emergencies he uncovered by visiting veterinary emergency rooms. What is surprising is that most of these visits are NOT severe traumas. Learning more about some common dog emergencies can save you time, money and stress on both you and your dog!Here’s a top line, but for more details, including estimated costs associated with these visits, please subscribe to Dr. Jon’s newsletter by going www.petplace.comThe most common Emergency is vomiting. There are many causes for vomiting from serious metabolic disease to poor diet. Here are some tips to cut down on the chances of vomiting –

  1. Feed a good quality consistent diet – with NO table scraps.
  2. Don’t feed your dog bones.
  3. Make all diet changes gradually.
  4. Try and prevent exposure to trash, kids toys and other objects that dogs might swallow.

The second most common problem is diarrhea. This basically follows the same guidelines as above, and I would add that sometimes in the hot weather, dogs will drink any water they can find, and this can lead to bacteria and parasites. If you are heading out on a hot day, make sure to bring a supply of fresh water with you.As we all know veterinary visits can add up quickly. One Toys4Tails subscriber recommends looking into pet insurance to help with some of these un-expected costs. She recommended PetInsurance.com and said that there are a number of plans available.

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Chase, Chief Toy Tester

Chase, Chief Toy Tester

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Lance

Meet Lance - a very handsome three and a half year old Yellow Lab who graces the streets of San Francisco

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Los Angeles Department of Animal Services

The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is holding the first of 11 scheduled workshops to look at how the city shelters can achieve a “no kill” policy. Check out the great information being covered and help join the cause!

Do you have an amazing shelter story to share? Does your local shelter have an event coming up that we need to know about? Send us an email at info@Toys4Tails.com, please include the shelter's name and location, website url, as well as your contact information.

Six out of 10 U.S. households now own at least one pet!

And, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association there are more than 72 million dogs in US households!

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