Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
Halloween comes early for Richmonders, dogs at Point Isabel
Richmond’s “Barktoberfest” last weekend at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline offered the area’s canine population the same chance to celebrate.
Barktoberfest’s October 26 costume parade was accompanied by competitions for categories such as the best small, medium, and large dog costumes. This year, about 50 dogs trod along the waterfront and showed off their attire with their tails wagging cheerfully. Some dressed in rainbow costumes while other dogs and owners wore matching superhero attire.
Read MoreMilo Foundation fundraising for kennel repairs
Since opening its doors as a no-kill rescue over two decades ago, the Milo Foundation has helped place over 8,000 animals into their forever homes. But after all those years of temporarily housing animals, the non-profit’s kennels are beginning to show some serious wear and tear. On top of that, founder and director Lynne Tingle…
Read MoreMother-daughter team fights hunger, in people and their pets
Theresa and Elizabeth founded Richmond Street Angels only one month ago, but already they have forged relationships with many of Richmond’s struggling residents and their pets.
Read MoreLocally Richmond: Bark Stix
Bark Stix is the only organic dog food manufacturer in Richmond. All of the dog treats made out of the store’s kitchen use locally raised and grown products.
Read MoreSee Ruger bite, Richmond’s canine cops in action
Ronin pounced first, snapping his powerful canine jaws into Officer Mike Brown. Ruger came next, leaping into Brown, knocking the man down with a single strike. The crowd of mostly parents and children was riveted. Brown, a Richmond police officer, was okay, thanks to his training and protective suit. The fierce demonstration came thanks to…
Read MoreBarks, bubbles, and baths in Richmond
Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub/Sit & Stay Cafe has been operating for the past 15 years at the southern border of one of the largest off-leash dog parks in the country, the 23-acre Point Isabel Dog Park in Richmond.
Read MoreBefore you buy, adopt: Give a Richmond pet a home for the holidays
With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start planning something special for family members, spouses and friends. But a gift for your loved one can also be the greatest gift of all for an adoptable pet — a home. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that five to seven…
Read MoreRunning a business for man’s best friend
Point Isabel has become a very popular dog park in Richmond. People and dogs had made Mudpuppy’s and the Sit and Stay Café part of their experience at the park.
Read MorePets fall victim to tough economy
During these hard economic times, many Americans have been forced to abandon their pets. The situation in Contra Costa County has been no different.
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