Pawtrero Party with Muttville Adoption

This Sunday from 2-6 pm Pawtrero will be holding their Re-Grand Opening Party and Muttville Adoption Event to celebrate their new store expansion and name change from South Paw to Pawtrero (on Brannan)!

Come join us in Potrero Hill for Appetizers & Refreshments at 199 Brannan St! Plus a chance to meet the Muttville mutts and find the one that’s right for you!

10% discount off all purchases to anyone who adopts a Muttville dog!

Muttville is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them new homes or gives them hospice. On a global level, Muttville provides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do.

Through associations with shelters and other animal organizations, Muttville finds senior dogs that have been given up and are not likely to find adopted homes. Through outreach and networking, Muttville finds suitable new homes for these dogs. Ultimately, Muttville will have its own facility to house dogs that are not yet placed, or that are unlikely to be placed.

Meet some of the current mutts!

Eddie - Pit Bull Terrior Mix

Ellie & Sam - Rottweilers

Monroe - Labrador Retriever

Rosie - Pomeranian

Teaser - Lhasa Apso

My Pooch Won't Take His Medicine!

 

We are lucky in that our good friend Trish showed us that hiding a pill in some peanut butter was the best way to get her bulldog Sanford to take his medication and it works like a charm for Braddock too, thankfully! I say this because our dogs growing up (Scruffy and Conner) were and are masters at avoiding swallowing pills. We hid pills in all kinds of food and they would just eat around it. So what is a person to do if peanut butter isn't the answer? My parents discovered a great product called Greenies Pill Pockets and they work like a charm!

They are a nutritious treat that contain a built-in pouch, perfect for hiding a tablet, capsule or supplement. Dogs love the taste so much—they won't even notice there's medicine inside! They were designed by vets and experts so they not only help with the delivery of medication, they are also a source of vitamins C & E to promote a healthy immune system. They come in convenient sizes to match your pill size, a large size that fits most capsules and a small size that fits most tablets. They have also come out with a new formula designed for the millions of dogs that suffer from food allergies!

So if you like so many other people are struggling to get your dog to eat his/her medication and/or supplements first try some organic peanut butter, but if that doesn’t work give Greenies a shot :)

Harry Barker Toile Dog Beds

The task of finding a dog bed that is functional and beautiful can be a difficult one.  Some beds are attractive but not practical or comfortable; some beds are comfortable but are a horrible eye sore and must be hidden when guests come over.  So what is a pet owner to do? 

Enter Harry Barker Toile Pet Beds!  Eco-friendly has never looked so good! Harry Barker's attractive pet beds are all made with either organic or recycled fabric, and are all filled with 100% recycled materials.  The folks at Harry Barker also do their best to tread lightly on the planet by using azo-free dyes, hemp, and organic cotton to make their terrific pet products. 

The creator Carol Perkins, an ex-model and fire-eater for Penn & Teller on Broadway, began creating dog beds, toys and robes for friends, at her kitchen table, while recovering from a rare type of brain tumor. Her creations were an instant hit, Carol found her calling, and Harry Barker—named after her Super-Sheltie—came to be.

These beautiful beds come in 3 different sizes (small, medium, and large) and 5 different colors (black, blue, brown, green, and red).  Plus, right now they are on sale at One Kings Lane until 5/20.  If you aren't a member just respond to this post and I will send you an invitation.  They also have their own Facebook page where they sometimes extend discount codes so check it out! 

Now available on eco3P

We are now available on a new website, eco3P, in addition to Etsy.  This is an eco-friendly shopping site that lets you buy affordable and functional eco-friendly products directly from artisanal sellers, ecopreneurs, & small businesses.  When you purchase a product at eco3P the company will help conserve 10sq/ft of rainforest for every $1 spent.  They even planted 10 trees just for me signing up my shop and listing product.

The products you will find on this site include eco-friendly, organic, natural, vegan, and fair trade items.  The "3P" in eco3P stands for "people, planet, and profit share".  The company puts a % of their revenues towards supporting communities in developing countries by planting trees and conserving rainforests. 

So if you are looking to buy some Little B's Organic Dog Treats and want to help the planet at the same time this is your site!

Happy Treating!

B2B Dog Costumes

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of participating in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers run/walk I highly encourage you to do so.  It is definitely an only in San Francisco experience and should be a part of everyone's bucket list.  This year's race will take place on May16th, this Sunday, and will mark its 99th anniversary.  The course is 7.46 miles and starts at the Embarcadero (the Bay) and takes you through the city with the finish line at the end of Golden Gate Park at the Great Highway and Ocean Beach (the Breakers).  You can choose to run the course or walk, but the true spectacle is the walking option.  Just consider it a moving party where everyone dresses up in costume (or nothing at all) and creates floats to push along.  It is unbelievably fun!  Over the years my favorite costumes have involved a group of older ladies who dressed up as synchronized swimmers and performed a routine while walking the route.  Another was a group of people dressed as salmon who swam "up stream", too funny!  The sky is the limit!

So while I don't encourage you to bring your dog amongst the drunken debauchery I do encourage you to dress like one!  Here are some fun dog themed costumes in case you are still looking for something.

I get a chuckle imagining a group of dudes walking around with dog ears and tails with a stereo blasting "Who Let the Dog's Out!".  Imagine the trouble they could cause and blame it on the fact that they are a bunch of dogs.

Hot Dog Vendor

Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife

Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser

Lady looking for her lost dog

Sick as a dog

What ever you end up dressing up as I hope you have an amazing time!  Remember your sunscreen, try to stay hydrated, pick up after yourselves, and make a plan on how you are going to get home :)

San Francisco English Bulldog Meetup

We are so excited for our first Bulldog Monthly Meetup this Saturday May 15th, 11 am at Crissy Field. The San Francisco English Bulldog Meetup Group was founded in February 2003 and has held 76 meet ups to date and have 754 Bulldoggers as members.

Braddock is healing well from his surgery and ready to get out of the house and play! I have heard of these meet ups but not been to one yet. After looking at all of the pictures posted on the Meetup site it looks like it will be an amazing time. This is such a great idea, Crissy Field is a great place for dogs to begin with, but adding a bunch of Bulldogs playing in the surf and sand makes it that much better. I'm going to have to tie a ribbon or some kind of identifier to him so I don’t lose him in the huddled Bdog masses. He is going to be so excited to make new friends!

Here are some shots taken from the last meet up by Alessandro DeSogos from Doggie Portrait, aren't they so frickin cute!  This photographer really gets on their level and captures the moment so well.  You should check out the website as the shots are gorgeous!

Antibiotics Meet Probiotics

If your furry little loved one finds himself with an infection and needs to take antibiotics there is something you can do to help him feel more comfortable.  While antibiotics are great at killing the bad bacteria they also kill the good which can cause a yucky case of diarrhea, sensitive stomach, gas, etc.  The live bacterial cultures in yogurt, called lactobacillus acidophilus, help to replenish their body with helpful bacteria or probiotics.

So how can you get your doggy to eat yogurt?  It is very easy to make an icy treat with a combination of plain non-fat regular or Greek yogurt, pureed fruit like blueberries or strawberries, and honey to sweeten it up.  Once blended just pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.  Feed your pooch an ice cube a day during treatment and for two weeks after.  Heck these are so delicious you might want to put them on the regular treat rotation and sneak one or two in for yourself!

Happy Treating!