All of us at DogTrekker want to thank all of you who submitted great photos of their pups exploring dog-passionate California. We are working like dogs behind the scene to review the photos and come up with a Best-in-Show winner, along with the pic that generated the most votes. Check back on Paw Press and our social media partners early next week as we will announce both winners. In the meantime, check out the photos that provided us with such inspiration during these difficult times. Thanks again.

DogTrekkers know that the combination of sun, sea breeze, beaches and mountains create the magic that appeals to dogs and we humans who follow. To properly kick off the fall travel season, DogTrekker and Visit Santa Cruz are partnering to provide an incredible Santa Cruz County experience for you and your pup!  Enter now to win the October 2020 Santa Cruz DogCation® getaway which includes a 2-night stay at the pet-friendly Hotel Paradox, wine tasting for four at the historic Bargetto Winery, four passes to Roaring Camp Railroads where you can bring your pup on the train, and gift certificates to Pizza My Heart and Pet Pals!  

With dog-friendly travel soaring in popularity, Californians and their four-legged friends are hitting the road several times a year. And, if you’re like us at DogTrekker, you’re always taking pictures of your pups at the destinations you love. The Go California™ Dog Photo Contest inspires future dog-friendly travel throughout the Golden State. Plus, there will be two $550 winners; one from voting and one chosen as Best in Show by the DogTrekker Team. Contest ends September, 30, 2020. Enter a photo once a day. Vote for as many photos as you like, once a day. 

Due to the extreme fire activity in the East Bay Area region, all East Bay Area Regional Parks are closed until further notice, except some shoreline parks.   The Park District is currently experiencing an unprecedented number of wildfires in parks, including Round Valley Regional Preserve, Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, Del Valle Regional Park, Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve, Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve, Mission Peak Regional Preserve, and Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.

8/26/20 In an effort to assist our readers with and without pets, we are providing regular updates, plus other resources. Please support these organizations with donations to help them continue to help us. LNU Lightning Complex (Napa, Sonoma, Lake & Solano): CAL FIRE incident page Animal Evacuation: Sonoma County: Sonoma Livestock: (707) 234-7193 Sonoma CART hotline: (707) 861-0699 Napa County: Napa CART: (707) 732-1555 If you are requesting assistance evacuating: Call Napa Dispatch at 707-253-4517 Napa County Animal Shelter 942 Hartle Ct. Napa 94559 - (707) 253-4382 Valley Brook Equestrian Center 1132 El Centro Ave. Napa (currently full) EQUINE SHELTER: Napa Valley Horseman's Association, 1200 Foster Rd. Napa, Contact: Sheila Edginton  Call with ETA 707-732-1555. Bring feed. RUMINANT SHELTER: 1200 Foster Rd, Napa. Ag for Youth Contact:  Paul Tarap.  Call first w ETA (707) 738-3079. Bring feed.