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The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 10: The five faces of Skylar Grey

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Though Skylar can be shy, she has never been camera shy — which is a good thing because I take so many photos for this column. When it came time for her My Mutt poster, Pet Food ... Read More
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My life as a dog stalker

By Sandy Fertman Ryan

Last year, we lost our dog. Wait: Don’t run away! This isn’t another sad dog story. Although we don’t have another one yet, embarrassingly, we’ve become “those people”... Read More
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Rocket Dog Rescue saved Pigeon’s life, now she’s ready to be part of yours

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Ms. Pigeon is probably one of the most special dogs you will ever meet. This tiny girl is a muscular short stack, standing no taller than the average person’s knee. (Like my Skyl... Read More
The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 9: The land of low-hanging fruit

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

It’s not what you look like, when you’re doin’ what you’re doin’ It’s what you’re doin’ when you’re doin’ what you look ... Read More
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The taming of Boris

By John Zipperer

Boris wasn’t the first cat I’d lived with, but he was the one who changed my mind about cats. I like to think that, in return for that favor, I helped change his attitu... Read More
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Dog for Dog treats give back with a simple philosophy: ‘You buy one. We give one’

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The first time I saw Dogsbars at Pet Food Express I purchased them because I wanted to help animals. The company that makes the treats, Dog for Dog, has a straightforward mission: ... Read More
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Linda Beenau: Director and Founder, Wonder Dog Rescue

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

How many years have you been involved with animal rescue? I began in rescue over 23 years ago, working with Nancy Ford, a Boston terrier rescue person (thus, my love of Bostons!). ... Read More
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Pit of the Month

After beating fused his jaw shut, Phinny is ready for a forever home
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When a woman saw a 1-year-old pit bull-boxer mix wandering the streets starving, she tried to give him some dry dog food but noticed he was only able to move it around in the bowl.... Read More
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Homemade pumpkin-peanut butter doggy frozen yogurt

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Skylar loves doggy fro-yo. She gets one every night around the same time, and she even waits in front of the refrigerator, her big green eyes traveling from the freezer to me and b... Read More
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The little lion in the autumn

By John Zipperer

In December, we learned about the quirky crimes of Mamoru Demizu. The unemployed man was accused of breaking into homes in western Japan to steal jewels, cash, and other valuables,... Read More
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Mike Murray Chairman: Golden State German Shepherd Rescue

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Years involved with animal rescue: 20 Tell us about your organization. Our mission is to provide education about the German shepherd dog, find homes for abandoned German shepherds,... Read More
The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 8: Dancing in the moonlight

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The drive down to San Jose to meet Grandma Kickie for the first time was a breeze; the car was still the place Skylar felt most comfortable. We stopped at a dog park a few miles away because I thought it was a good idea to work off some of that puppy energy.... Read More
The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 7: Karma is a bitch named Skylar

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

On a June day in 2009, I called Steve. "Come over and meet my foster puppies," I said. "It's gorgeous out. We can sit in the garden and have cocktails." When Steve arrived, there was a pitcher of martinis and three four-month-old pit bull mix sisters.... Read More
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Give a dog a BarkBox, a unique gift that gives back

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When I adopted Skylar Grey from San Francisco Animal Care and Control, she was 2 months old, 19 pounds, and, we think, had been living in a car with a kid who fed her French fries ... Read More
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A totally paws-some holiday

Come out to get a holiday photo taken of your dog and support animal adoption and care programs at the same time. Jest Jewels (1869 Union Street) is hosting a “Pawsitive Holi... Read More


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