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The Leanne B. Roberts Animal Care Center is the new home of The San Francisco/SPCA’s veterinary services! This is the new full service non profit Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic, and Shelter Medicine Program and Feral Fix Program.

We all know that the San Francisco SPCAhas provided wonderful care to owners of pets who sometimes couldn’t afford veterinary services and those that need...

With Saturday’s being such huge College Football days and everyone seems to be a fan of some team, it would be great to dress up your “favorite fan” in great pet team apparel. If you are a Auburn Tiger or Georgia Bulldog fan, today is the day to get a NCAA Auburn Dog Tee Shirt or a Georgia Personalize Dog Jersey. If you’re a Texas Longhorn fan, hurry to get a NCAA Texas Longhorns Dog Jersey!
If you...

Sure! Toys are great for your dog! We all want to grab those “precious little squeaker” toys when we are at the grocery store, but there is more to buying a pet toy than just thinking it is cute.

How to choose a safe pet toy:

• Limit the toys to ones that are specifically designed for dogs
• Make sure there are not small pieces on the toy that your dog can swallow or choke on.
• Be careful of toys with...

Congratulations to Trixie, a Italian Greyhound (toy breed) who won the Posh Puppy Boutique Halloween Photo contest!

Trixie’s Mom, Judy said that Trixie is full of energy but only weighs 8 pds. Trixie enjoys playing, sleeping in the big bed, toilet paper, socks, sitting in laps and running in the dog park. See, dynomite does come in small packages!

Trixie doesn’t like cold weather, but will be able...

When I say Hot Dog, I don’t mean the food, I mean, its time now to get those little Dachshunds or any dog warm with the cold weather almost here. Depending on where you live, it may already be as cold as can be!

Just as we have Summer tips for our dogs, now we have winter tips for dogs.
• Shelter Outside: Please make sure your dog house fits your dog appropriately. Make sure your dog can stand up,...

If you are running behind and don’t have time to go out and buy your pet a Halloween costume, there are many things sitting around your house that you can figure out a SPOOKY get up for your pooch!

Here are a few ideas for a Homemade pet costume: (Remember you can use regular clothes, items and hair color to make your dog be just about anything)

Halloween is almost here and that means that your pet will be sporting his favorite Halloween costume!
If you are like me and enjoy taking pictures, it is a must to know how to take the best pictures of your pets.

Suggestions for taking pet pictures are:
1/  Use treats : Bribery and motivation is the key. Pick a yummy treat and use it to your advantage. 

2/ Use good light: While outdoors is the best...

Every year I just anticipate the arrival of the Top Dog Breeds of the Year announced by the American Kennel Club. With 2010 approaching I thought I would give a re-cap of this years “top dogs”.

The 2009 Top Dog Breeds of the Year are:

Yorkshire Terriers
Also known as “Yorkies”, these small but spunky dogs are high energy and very loyal.

Dachshunds
WOOO HOOO! I love those little “weiner dogs”! With...

With winter fast approaching and the weather outside changing, Fido may not be getting his exercise~chasing birds and Frisbees and frolicking in the sun and may pack on a few pounds or so.

Since we all try to take care of ourselves with our memberships to the gym and our “mall walking” friends, why not let your best friend look trim and healthy too!

The new pet treadmillis wonderful! Exercise...