Category Archives: Dogs

Attention Dog-Owners: How to Protect Your Pet from Foxtails

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Neighbor Nicolette Zarday is a Bernal west-sider and a veterinarian whose name is often followed by the letters DVM and MPH. (She practices at the Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos.) She brings a special caution for Bernal canines, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernal Hill, Dogs, Nature and Wildlife | 11 Comments

Handy Ball Exchange Brings Slobber-Covered Joy to Bernal Heights Canines

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

For humans who need a solution for mismatched footwear, the Bernal Bubbles laundromat on Cortland hosts the ever-so useful Bernal Heights Sock Exchange. Now Neighbor Jonathon and Canine Jolene bring word that a similar program has been established for Bernal … Continue reading →

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Your Illustrated Fashion Guide for Spring 2013 Dog-Walking on Bernal Hill

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

What are the “It Looks” to have while walking your dog in Bernal Heights this season? Neighborhood artist Laurie Wigham created this handy illustrated field guide to show what’s hot in canine-accompanied hill fashion for Spring 2013: People walking their … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Fashion | 15 Comments

Harried Pet Owner Cleans Dirty Dog At New “Precita Bark” Dog Spa

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Precita Bark, the new dog groomery on the eastern end of Precita Park (across from the playground) is now open for business. Neighbor Regina stopped in recently to get a treatment for her dog Rover, and she filed this report: … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Merchants, New Stuff | 11 Comments

Absurdly Cute Bernal Doggie Preps for NFL Playoffs

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

The Niners are in the playoffs! Yaaay, sports! The action starts next weekend, but this little fella can hardly wait for the postseason. PHOTO: Dunupboutique

Posted in Dogs, Sports | 5 Comments

Bernal Heights Canines Celebrate Beginning of Hanukkah

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

The photo is completely awesome and speaks for itself… in perfect Hebrew. The dogs are Dolly, Cash, Elvis, and Lev. Mazel tov, Neighbor Joshua, for raising such a nice Jewish family. PHOTO: Neighbor Joshua

Posted in Dogs, Spirituality | 5 Comments

New DIY Dog Wash Opening on Precita Park

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Thrilling news for dirty dogs — and the humans who love them anyway: Neighbor Gina reports from the east end of Precita Park, where a new dog washing business called (… wait for it…) Precita Bark is preparing to open: Across … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, New Stuff | 12 Comments