Bow Wow! Dog News for Dog Lovers is a newspaper where dog lovers can read about local happenings in and around Oregon and southwest Washington. You can find almost any timely and informational dog news in this local paper.

The free community newspaper is published monthly as an insert in Warrenton's The Columbia Press. The paper is distributed along the coast at over 70 dog-friendly businesses and organizations in Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Knappa, Long Beach, Seaview, Ocean Park and beyond. Some of the business types included are pet clinics, dog-training services, grooming and boarding facilities, dog boutiques, holistic care and massage, animal communicators, motels and restaurants that accept dogs, and pet stores and markets that cater to dogs.

Since 2000, Bow-Wow! has kept dog owners informed about dog-related news. This small but engaging newspaper embraces the bond between dog lovers and their canine friends by providing a wide range of articles that address responsible dog ownership, such as health, nutrition, training and behavior issues. The pieces are entertaining, with regular features about local dogs and their people. And if you want to know where to find the best pet supplies or if you want to support dog-loving businesses in the area, be sure to check out the advertisers and sponsors for the paper.

Some of the regular features include "Dear Annie" (questions answered about dog training and behavior by Annie Oliver), a canine calendar of events, an adoption page that lists local shelters and their available dogs and cats, dogs on the job at local businesses, "Ask the Groomer" (addressing common dog-grooming questions by Connie Fery) and local 4-H dog club events.

You can even sponsor a shelter dog in Bow Wow! Just call their number at 503-681-3331 for details.

To subscribe to Bow Wow!, write to P.O. Box 130, Warrenton, OR 97146 or send email to speak@bowwowdognews.com.