Danielle Lazier

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Muttville’s Holiday Pop Up (Pup Up?) Adoption Shop !

I play favorites, I won’t deny it.  I have a favorite taqueria, pizza joint (one on the West coast and one on the East coast, of course), bar, a favorite donut shop and a  favorite Animal Rescue Organization.  Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is my favorite Animal Rescue Organization in San Francisco.  This Potrero Hill-based organization does fantastic work and their dedication to saving senior dogs is incredible.  I have been lucky enough to be the guardian for 3 Muttville Seniors and another one is on the way!

St. Francis of Assisi has looked fondly on our fair city by the Bay and has bestowed upon us an inordinate number of amazing and dedicated animal lovers in the rescue movement.  As I see it, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is at the top of the list.  Go see for yourself at the Muttville Holiday Adoption Pop Up Shop!   This pop up, affectionately referred to as a “pup up”, is an adoption center, retail space and resource space all in one.

Hop on your sleigh, or spin your way on your dreidel, and get down to 1259 Polk St (the corner of Polk and Bush) every weekend in the month of December — you have 3  more chances — to see Muttville’s adorable pooches who are up for adoption.  The Pup-Up is open from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday. There are so many things to do once you’re there!  You can grab treats from Paw Patch Pastries, get your dog’s picture taken with Santa Paws by Nuena Photography or Chung Nguyen Photography,  or buy matching Muttville t-shirts for you and your canine best friend.  Don’t forget to check out Small Club: San Francisco small dog walking , a dog walking, daycare, and boarding service for small-sized dogs of all ages.  Personally, I like just hanging out and providing a warm lap for one of the Muttville mutts.

If you can’t make it to the Pup-Up Adoption Shop, maybe a Christmas Day walk at Fort Funston is more your speed. Meet at the parking lot at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday December 25th and join us for a leisurely stroll with the sweetest, most irresistible,  zaniest pack of mutts !

Holiday Evening Stroll in Bernal Heights this Thursday, December 9th!

A little Elf told me about this awesome event in Bernal Heights and I just have to pass it on to our faithful readers (hello!)… there will be the first ever Holiday Evening Stroll in Bernal Heights on Thursday, December 9th from 6 to 9pm!

30+ local business are participating, there will be music, hot cider, cookies, BBQ and (drum roll please) a Holiday Dog Costume contest at fit Bernal fit .  I can’t imagine any pooch looking cuter in their red and white Santa costume than our own Ms. GiGi,  aka Santa Pawz.

If you’re on Facebook,  respond to the invitation and spread the word, social media-style.

See you strollin’ on Cortland next Thursday

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Founder of San Francisco’s Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to receive the prestigious Jefferson Award!

Frances the Pomeranian is on summer holiday (not that she was ever a very prolific blogger), so I’m filling in as the blogger for all things canine in San Francisco and the Bay Area.  I wanted to share this wonderful news about Sherri Franklin, the founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue organization here in San Francisco that is very near and dear to my heart (we have 2 Muttville mutts at home!).

Ms. Franklin has been awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. I can’t think of a more dedicated, selfless, and hard working person than Sherri Franklin.  Just last weekend, we attended Muttville’s annual benefit, Moolah for Mutts.  We heard and saw first hand the incredible work she has done over the past few years by rescuing older dogs from all over Northern California.  Muttville has an amazing community of supporters, and I’m proud to count myself among them.

Here are a couple of snippets, straight from the dog’s mouth… err,  Muttville’s blog, that is  (thanks, Muttville!).

“We have wonderful news: Sherri Franklin, founder of Muttville, has been awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. The award is given to people who do outstanding good work and inspire others to do the same.”

“Sponsored by the national Jefferson Awards organization with media partners KCBS and CBS5, you can see and hear about Sherri’s award here:

On CBS5 television:
Wednesday, July 21, at 6PM on Eyewitness News
Thursday, July 22, at noon on Eyewitness News
Saturday, July 24 on CBS Early Edition (times vary, check listings)
Always on www.cbs5.com

On KCBS Radio 740 AM and 106.9 FM:
Wednesday, July 21 at 6:50 pm, 9:40 PM, 11:50 PM
Sunday, July 25 at 11:50 AM, 3:50 PM”

You can find out more about Sherri Franklin and the dogs of Muttville on their website www.muttville.org .  Don’t forget to check out their blog and upcoming event calendar.

Tags: muttville, sherri franklin

Where the Dogs At? Best SF Neighborhoods for Dog Lovers.

Whether you’re looking for a place to walk your dog in Bernal Heights San Francisco or are looking to avoid us avid (or is that rabid) dog lovers, this website is very helpful to find the best SF neighborhoods for dog lovers!

With a map and description of San Francisco’s local dog parks, you’ll be in the know when it comes time to walk Fido.

San Francisco Dog Park Information by Neighborhood:

Bernal Heights
Buena Vista Park
Fort Funston
Golden Gate Park
Glen Canyon
Alamo Square
Dolores Park

See you out in Bernal Heights or San Francisco’s other best neighborhoods for dog lovers!

Tags: bernal heights, dog friendly, dog parks, dolores park, Duboce Park, glen park

Muttville Dog Adoption Fair at CitiPets – Sunday, October 18th – 11am-3pm – West Portal

Some of Muttville’s amazing pooches will be available for you to meet tomorrow, Sunday October 18th, 2009 from 11am-3pm. Consider fostering or adopting a senior dog. These dogs have a lot of spunk left in them and make fabulous companions! And you’ll feel so good about giving a dog the life he or she deserves.

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I’ve had my Muttvillle guy for almost a year now and am fostering another. And, no, you don’t need to foster or adopt a Pomeranian! Just because I’m obsessed with them doesn’t mean you need to be. There are big dogs, too.

Tags: dog adoption fair, muttville