12/4--Pet Photo with Santa

On Saturday, December 4th the Escondido Humane Society will be holding an event where your pet can get their photo taken with Santa! How fun! Their website says, "Santa himself will be making a special visit to the Escondido Humane Society to bring good tidings and holiday cheer to animals in need at our Pet Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique. Whether naughty or nice, all pets can meet Santa and have their photo taken with him. For a $10 donation to EHS, you will receive a keepsake 4x6 photo; for an additional $10 you can get a CD with the digital files, just in time to create holiday cards with the entire family. Those who don't have pets but still want to bring joy to homeless animals can stop by our Holiday Boutique and bake sale, where gifts for dogs and cats and homemade presents for people and pets will be available. Pet Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at EHS, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Appointments can be made by calling (760) 888-2235, but walk-in (and wag-ins!) are welcome." What a great cause!

12/4--Jingle Paws Walk for Pets

Check out the Jingle Paws Walk for Pets hosted by the Aces Foundation and Camp Bow Wow on December 4, 2010. The Aces Foundation website brochure says, "Festivities begin at 9:00am with a Blessing of the Animals, walk begins immediately after. Last years event raised over $4,000.00 all of which is used to assist the guests at El Cajon Animal Shelter. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000.00. Anyone who loves animals is encouraged to join the walk. Walkers can come with or without a companion animal. We invite you to stay for Santa’s Village, which begins immediately after Jingle Paws Walk. It’s sure to be a fun filled day with games for your pooch and the entire family! Hope to see you there. " Please check out the link for more more information and registration details.

11/25--Happy Thanksgiving

We wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! However you spend your day, take a little time to count your blessings and give thanks for all the big and little things in your life! We are so thankful for the country in which we live, for our family, and friends. We are thankful to have found and adopted Penny this year, to make her a part of our family, for her nose nudges, her strange and funny little quirks, and her sweet little personality! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21--Encinitas Street Fair

Tomorrow, Sunday November 21st is the Encinitas Street Fair. I'm not sure how this will work out in the rain, but it's always a fun time seeing the interesting--and sometimes odd things--people are selling. Christmas is coming up so you might find some unique gifts for family and friends, and Fido will thank you for his fun walk! Check out the link for more info.

Muttropolis Doggie Socials

Check out the Muttropolis Doggie Socials for different breeds on various Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8pm:
11/17--Toy-riffic Party--Solana Beach

11/17--Yorkie Yappy Hour--La Jolla

Their site says, "Join us for a night of fun while your pooches enjoy off-leash playtime and socialization. Wine and light appetizers will be served for you, treats for your pooch. Receive a 10% discount coupon for any purchases the night of the event, along with a complimentary goodie bag for your pooch!"

11/13--CCI Graduation

This is not an event you will be able to bring your dog to, but something you may want to check out for yourself! Canine Companions for Independence graduation ceremony will be held this Saturday, November 13th at Noon in Oceanside. Graduations are open to the public and admission is free. Their website explains, "Canine Companion's graduation ceremonies occur four times a year. At these inspiring events, people with disabilities graduate with their new, highly-trained assistance dogs. These dogs have been in training for over two years and know approximately 50 commands including opening doors, turning on/off lights, and retrieving dropped objects. The graduation ceremony is the culmination of an intensive, residential, two-week Team Training course with these new human/canine partners at the Canine Companions Southwest Regional Training Center in Oceanside." Penny's cousin is a CCI doggy! He is so smart and sweet, and is such a gift to the people he serves!

11/11--Yappy Hour

Check out the La Jolla Brewhouse on their pet-friendly patio for a Yappy Hour on Thursday, November 11th with your dog from 5 to 8pm, benefiting the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. While their you may win zoo and theater tickets, gift baskets, spa certificates, golf package, and more. They also offer a canine menu.

11/6--Photo Event

Muttropolis La Jolla will be hosting a Fall Photo Event on Saturday, November 6th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Their Facebook page says, "Is your pooch ready for a close up? A professional photographer will be at out La Jolla location taking fall themed photos of your pooch. Prints will be available for order."

First Fridays on the Wooftop

Join on the First Fridays on the Wooftop events with your dog at The Porto Vista Hotel, that hosts monthly on-leash Wooftop Happy Hour. The next event is on Friday, November 5th from 5:30 to 9 p.m and is a free event. This upcoming event will focus on giving to pups in need which will benefit the Second Chance Dog Rescue. They are requesting donations for dogs in need such as: kibble, bedding, leashes, collars, crates, blankets, and medical supplies. There will be a raffle give-away for donation participants.

Muttropolis Doggie Socials

Check out the Muttropolis Doggie Social for different breeds on various Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8pm:

11/3--A Night with King Charles--La Jolla location

11/10--Schnauzer Schmooze--Solana Beach location

11/10--Bulldog Bonanza--La Jolla location
Their site says, "Join us for a night of fun while your pooches enjoy off-leash playtime and socialization. Wine and light appetizers will be served for you, treats for your pooch. Receive a 10% discount coupon for any purchases the night of the event, along with a complimentary goodie bag for your pooch!"

11/3- Fall Frolic Yappy Hour

Check out the Fall Frolic Yappy Hour on Wednesday, November 3rd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Muttropolis Solana Beach. Their Facebook page says, "Calling all dogs! Join us for a night of fun while your pooches enjoy playtime and socialization. Refreshments and light appetizers will be served for you, treats for your pooch. Receive a 10% discount coupon for any purchases during the event, along with a complimentary goodie bag for your pooch!"