Grab your cute canine this Saturday and come join DogTrekker.com at the Whole Foods on East Blithedale for the 5th annual Mill Valley Dog Show.  Spend the day checking out the paw-centric vendors and sampling some grub for uprights and pooches alike. Whole Foods Market Blithedale (731 East Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley, California 94941) is hosting the event outside in the parking lot between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Judging for the doggie contest will be between 12 Noon and 1:30 p.m. For more information, check out Whole Foods Facebook page here.

While the actual number is not tracked, industry sources have estimated that anywhere between 40,000 and 150,000 pets perish every year from fire, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. On Saturday, Pet Food Express and Whole Foods helped Marin County take a huge step in combating this problem. At the 4th annual Mill Valley Dog Show, Dr. Erin Troy of Muller Veterinary Hospital was able, thanks to support from Pet Food Express and Whole Foods, to present Marin County Fire Fighters with forty-four dog resuscitation kits. 

The dog days of summer are upon us and what better way to celebrate then with DogTrekker's DogCation Sweepstakes. This month we help you experience the wine country of Napa with a fabulous two-night stay -- plus goodies -- at the exceptionally pet-passionate Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill. Imagine a leisurely day of winery visits and instead of driving home you and furry friend can relax at this decadent hotel.

Get your walking shoes laced up and your leash untangled because its time for the Peninsula Humane Society’s annual Mutt Strutt fundraiser. At Coyote Point Park in San Mateo, the fundraiser raises money for the PHS’s Hope Program. DogTrekker reveled in the festivities last year and this year we are looking forward to another pawsitively fun filled day!

The saying goes, a little friendly competition never hurt anyone, and in the case of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, competition can be extremely beneficial, especially for shelter animals. On August 1, 2012 the Marin Humane Society started the 100K challenge. The competition was started to help raise the number of shelter animals adopted or reunited with their guardians. By creating a competitive atmosphere shelters and communities are inspired to go above and beyond for the animals.