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Win a Mendocino County coastal DogCation®

The DogCation® is the most widely anticipated and engaging promotion in the history of DogTrekker. We celebrate fall in Mendocino County by offering our readers a chance to win one of three prize packages in the North Coast town of Fort Bragg. Enter to win a two-night stay at the dog-passionate Beachcomber Motel, Surf & Sand Lodge, or Beach House Inn. Read story.

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Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick

Redding

Maya and her crew that follows at Lagoon Valley Park.

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California dog stories

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Not every California town loves your dog

While California generally has a dog-friendly reputation, not every town rolls out the welcome mat for Fido …

Three calm dogs sit upright in separate airplane seats, facing forward. The cabin and empty seats are visible in the background.

Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy for California adventurers

Traveling with a dog in California used to mean long road trips or wrestling with complicated airline rules. JSX, a …

Fall, Fido and film beckon in Big Bear Lake

There’s never been a more perfect time to high tail it to Big Bear Lake! Southern California’s mountain lake escape …

Dog-friendly California events

In the midst of a lively artisan market, a black and brown dog stands out, its long tongue hanging in the warm spring air. Dressed in a vibrant pink bandana and sturdy red harness, the dog stands poised on a patch of grass. Its leash is held taut, suggesting an eagerness to explore or perhaps a playful anticipation of what might come next. Behind it, people move through stalls filled with handmade crafts and local goods, their presence softened into colorful shapes that drift past like gentle breezes.

Paws in Paradise Speed Dating Adoption Event

📅 Aug 14, 2025 • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Chico

Join Butte Humane Society for its Paws in Paradise Speed Dating Adoption Event happening on August 14th! Our adoptable dogs and cats are…

A man and his children wait under a shelter as rain falls steadily around them. Their bursts of laughter carry through the air, filling the space with energy and light despite the grey weather. The family shares stories and games, making the most of their time together while their dog sits nearby, tail thumping against the ground in anticipation of their next adventure.

2025 Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

📅 Aug 16, 2025 • 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Olympic Valley

Experience a flavorful variety of beers from local & regional breweries, along with an amazing live music lineup including The…

corgi and border collie lay next to each other on street

Bark & Meow Around the Block

📅 Aug 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Berkeley

Berkeley Humane’s biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair, Bark & Meow Around the Block, returns on Saturday, August 23, 2025!…

Vet Buzz

Microscopic view of elongated, ridged shapes with clustered, round spiky bumps on a dark blue background.

Leptospirosis: A growing threat to California’s dogs

California dog owners are hearing more about leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that has veterinarians sounding the alarm. In the San …

Water fun

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