Arts & Entertainment The Whole Enchihuahua: A Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Party Speaking of cultural sensitivity in Dolores Park, the SF SPCA will throw a Chihuahua-themed party in Dolores Park this Sunday, May 1, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. See, due Paris Hilton and
Arts & Entertainment SFist This Weekend: Record Store Day, Cherry Blossom Festival, DogFest, Art-A-Thon, and Wood Faire Record Store Day: Saturday is the annual day in which music nerds can score extra sweet deals and exclusive, limited-edition releases at record stores nationwide. Here's a list of all the participating San
SF News Afternoon Palate Cleanser: 'Tsunami Dog' Reunion Footage Owner and the 'tsunami dog' reunited. If you recall, the pooch survived three weeks at sea on a roof after being swept away by the earthquake-generated tsunami in Japan. Also: sob, sniff, bawl.
SF News Man Who Stabbed Fort Funston Dog Will Avoid Prosecution The man who allegedly stabbed a dog multiple times in Fort Funston in August 2010 will not be charged. Since there weren't a lot of witnesses, “the U.S. attorney doesn’t feel
SF News To Leash or Not to Leash, That Is Our Cliched Headline About Off-Leash Laws According to SF Appeal, "a crowd of dog owners, fans, and SF City Supervisors gathered outside the Golden Gate National Recreational Area offices at Fort Mason last night, to protest a proposal to
Arts & Entertainment IndieFest in Focus: Worst in Show's Stars Have Faces Only Their Owners Could Love Documentaries are always a strong point of IndieFest's programming but this year's leader of the pack is clearly Worst in Show. The brisk, hour-long film goes behind the scenes of California's ugly dog
misc SF SPCA To Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services In February February is National Spay and Neuter Month, and the Humane Society's 17th Annual Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 22. In conjunction with the event, San Francisco SFPCA will be offering free
SF News Dog Owners to Riot, Cry Over New Leash Rules On Beaches Via a new management plan from the federal government, a number of coastal spots where dog owners are currently allowed to let their pooches roam off-leash will become on-leash areas, or no-dog areas.
SF News Teen Joy Rides Through Downtown S.F. With Dachshund SF Appeal has details on quite a thrilling story that came up on the wire yesterday afternoon involving a 15-year-old girl who was pulled over on Wednesday for driving recklessly through downtown. The
SF News Woman Attacked By Dogs In San Jose As a 41-year-old San Jose woman went from her home to her car on Monday night, two pitbulls attacked her. She sustained "major," but not life-threatening, injuries. A neighbor who witnessed the canine
Arts & Entertainment Photos: The 20th Annual Farley's Pet Parade Troy Holden was on the scene at the rather damp 20th Annual Farley's Pet Parade in Potrero Hill this afternoon. The dogs were not amused, but they sure looked cute! Bummed you didn't
misc Photo du Jour 727 "Park rangers will fire upon pets with red lasers from their eyeballs," shot by Bhautik Joshi.
SF News National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Did you know that today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day? We did not. In fact, we didn't think this was a problem. Why? Because just look at these guys. LOOK AT THEM.
SF News Missing Poodle Delays BART Train Oh no! An adorable, black poodle held up BART in Oakland this morning after it ran off the train during a stop and onto the tracks. "When the train stopped at the Lake
SF News Judge Orders Stolen Dog Returned to Owner After Seven Years As SFist reported a couple weeks ago, SF resident Mary Bollero discovered that her missing dog, whom she called "Little Girl," was actually treated for an ear infection at a San Mateo pet
SF News Stolen Dog Found After Seven Years, Not Returned to Owner KGO reports that San Francisco resident, Mary Bollero, got a call from a San Mateo pet clinic on Friday morning saying they had her dog, who had been stolen from her home seven
SF News Beware of Alleged Dog Stabber at Fort Funston, Other Local Parks As a tipster noted, a man allegedly stabbed a dog multiple times in Fort Funston in a random and unprovoked attack last Thursday. The dog, Lenny, who has since been released from the
SF News Antioch Burglary Suspect Killed, Police Dog Injured Antioch shot and killed a burglary suspect early this morning. SFGate reports, "The incident began when officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress at the home. The residents were on vacation
SF News Adoptable Pets of Week: Maggie & Crocket Maggie 4-month-ols female terrier mix This cutie girl is a true mixed bag of doggie goodness - a little of this, a little of that - and here you go - an adorable,
SF News Concord Dog-Attack Toddler Death Not the Norm for Pit Bull Breed Earlier today, SFist told you about a 2-year-old Concord boy's death brought on by a dog attack. The canines in question were the family pit bulls. Stories like this, for better or for
misc Adoptable Pets of Week: Hattie & Boxcar Hattie 2 year old female shorthair Hattie is a social butterfly who enjoys the attention of people. Need someone to talk to? Keep you company while you fuss around the house? Bed buddy?
SF News UPDATED: 2-Year-Old Concord Boy Killed In Dog Attack A 2-year-old Concord boy died this morning after an attack by family pit bulls. BCN reports: "Investigators determined that the boy had been home with two adult family members when he walked into
misc Adoptable Pets of Week: Petey & Gwen Gwen 2-year-old female Look deep into my eyes. Try to resist me. You can’t. You will try, but you will fail. Meow. Purr. Anyway, I’m gorgeous, soft, cuddly and ready to
