Hot dogs -- literally and figuratively -- will be in abundance at the first annual Westcrest off-leash area barbecue and fundraiser this Saturday, July 19 from noon to 3 p.m.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 17, 2008
Kirkland Uncorked kicked off today with its second annual weekend of food, wine, music and dogs (yes, dogs). This Sunday, July 20, dogs are welcome to find their inner super model at Kirkland Uncorked with the CityDog Magazine cover dog model search.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 18, 2008
Treats have saved my bacon on many occasions. They got me through puppy training. They helped coax Scout back into the car after she escaped in a grocery store parking lot. And, they were used to bribe Ziggy into ignoring the cat.
Fortunately for me, in this day and age of "think globally, buy locally" the choices are seemingly endless for Seattle-area treat hounds.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 23, 2008
As promised yesterday, here are a few more Seattle-area treat companies to pamper your pets, from salmon and "sushi" to organic and indulgent.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 24, 2008
More than 1,000 animal advocates and their four-legged friends will gather this Saturday, July 26, at Fort Steilacoom Park for Washington's biggest dog walk – the 18th Annual Dog-A-Thon.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 25, 2008
From dog walking to poop pick-up, the myriad services now available to pet owners from the convenience of their own home is seemingly endless. Whatever your pet's needs may be, there seems to be a service to accommodate it.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 28, 2008
With the Blue Angels in town, the Seattle Humane Society would like to remind pet owners that dogs and cats are much more sensitive to loud noises than we are. My dogs are terrified of fireworks and I can only imagine the roar of jets flying overhead is quite similar.
By Brandie Ahlgren | July 31, 2008
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest -- two- and four-legged alike -- we know how to have fun in the summer. After all, it's three months (if we're lucky) of sun-filled and rain-free days. With all of the pet festivals we pack into these fleeting days, a little help is always appreciated in finding the pick of the litter. Here's a four-legged-friendly event to top your festival to-do list this weekend.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 1, 2008
It's the peak of kitten season and the Seattle Humane Society is asking for the community's help as its cat population surpasses the 400 mark. The Seattle Humane Society is able to physically house up to 250 cats and kittens. Another 170 cats and kittens are currently in loving volunteer foster homes with food, medical care, and supplies being provided by the Seattle Humane Society. But, with more cats and kittens being admitted to the Bellevue shelter every day, the Seattle Humane Society needs to find more families willing to care for a kitty in need.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 3, 2008
Love animals, but not quite ready to make a lifelong commitment? Not sure where you might be in a year, but in the meantime want to help animals? Looking for a highly rewarding, volunteer opportunity in your community? If any of these apply to you, then volunteering as a foster parent for animals in need could be right up your alley.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 5, 2008
