With a small step for a city and a giant leap for shelters and rescue organizations, Los Angeles City has voted to effectively ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits. The ordinance, which the City Council passed 13-2, takes aim at puppy mills and benefits the numerous shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations in the Southland. Pet stores in Los Angeles City have a 6 month grace period to begin to comply or will face escalating fines.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Sonoma County – Top Wine Destination

DogTrekker.com is proud to bark about one of our early partners, Sonoma County, who was just named the top wine destination in the U.S. by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. With more than 370 wineries (over 20 of which are rated by DogTrekker.com as dog-friendly), 55 miles of Pacific coast and dozens of parks Sonoma is one of our top choices for a weekend destination.  Throw in 500-plus eateries and 100-plus organic farms and it is no wonder we are raising our paw to Sonoma County.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Muttville Has A New Home

DogTrekker.com was on hand and Kayla on paw last Saturday evening for a preview sneak peek at the new Muttville Headquarters, located at the corner of Alabama & 16th Street in San Francisco. Yes, the mutts have finally moved out of founder Sherri Franklin’s home to their new home-like environment for newly arrived dogs.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Marin County Parks

What would Marin County be without its parks? Forty years ago, as residents watched subdivisions creep up hillsides and across ridges, local leaders started a heroic movement to preserve natural lands and family farms—a movement that resulted in the creation of the Marin County Open Space District. The district, together with the county parks department, is now known as Marin County Parks.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

December DogCation: Hotel Los Gatos and Spa

Winter is in full swing and the holidays are kicking into high gear. Are you already feeling exhausted from the festivities? If you answered yes then it’s time to enter DogTrekker’s latest DogCation Sweepstakes for a chance to get away from it all.  This month we help you overcome the rainy day blues, and holiday stress with a fabulous two-night stay at the dog-friendly Hotel Los Gatos and Spa. Situated in the town of Los Gatos the hotel is minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley and nestled against the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Los Angeles Bans Pet Sales From Breeders

With a small step for a city and a giant leap for shelters and rescue organizations, Los Angeles City has voted to effectively ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits. The ordinance, which the City Council passed 13-2, takes aim at puppy mills and benefits the numerous shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations in the Southland. Pet stores in Los Angeles City have a 6 month grace period to begin to comply or will face escalating fines.