Wendy Gittleson

9/11 dogs fared better than their humans

10 years after one of the biggest tragedies to hit American soil, many 9/11 first responders are living in their own version of hell. They suffer daily struggles with depression, PTSD and numerous cancers and repiratory illnesses. If there...

Natural alternatives to flea and tick treatment

When the weather gets warmer, the Bay Area comes to life. Dogs spend more time outdoors. People spend more time outdoors. Insects that were dormant for much of the winter are more than happy to join in on the outdoor...

Getting your dog ready for a Bay Area summer

When you live in Northern California, especially close to the Bay, summer is subtle. Rather than the waves of heat experienced in most of the rest of the country, our waves are at low tide. Just because we don'...

San Francisco considering animal abuser registry

People who abuse animals are among the most vile of criminals, but for the most part, the law doesn't agree. In fact, animal abusers are typically given a slap on the wrist. In most places, they are free...

The Albany Bulb; a magical spot for dog and human

Located just south of the nation's largest off-leash dog park, Point Isabel, and behind Golden Gate Fields, the Albany Bulb is a true diamond in the rough.The Bulb began as a landfill. Eventually, vegetation overgrew the...

Wiener dog races at Golden Gate Fields

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Wiener dogs are returning to Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. On Saturday April 9, the less than leggy pooches will take to the fields in a series of races called The Wiener...

Dog goes poop; woman bites cop

A woman in Memphis was arrested for biting a cop who demanded she pick up after her dog. Kristen Anise Hall, 24, was caught empty handed after her pit bull left a pile in the middle of an East...

California's first pooch charms state

In a state that's no stranger to celebrity, California's first dog, Sutter, has been creating a lot of buzz. The 7-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi has earned celebrity status in a political climate in desperate...

Finding puppy love in a dog eat dog world

When you have a dog, dating can be a challenge. Loving a dog means never really being lonely. You are always loved and if you keep your dog active, free time can be short. Sometimes you might even forget about...

Dogs are great for their humans' health

Dogs are persistent creatures. They really don't care if you are a little under the weather. They don't care if it's raining (at least mine doesn't). They don't care if...

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