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Do Tell: Do Falling Temperatures Change Your Routine?
Since we're rather temperate out in SF, North still enjoys his trips to Baker Beach . . .
If You Get Waterlogged, Prevent Mucky, Yucky Treats With This
Treats: don't leave home without them. But, if your travels bring you by water, the risk of soggy yums enters the dining scene. Even though undiscerning pooches will still gobble them up, it's not as pleasant for owners to find these smushed in a pocket or sticking to a purse.
Do Your Dogs Do Their Business at the Beach?
All pets have baffling behavior of one kind or another but, until our weekend beach excursion, I'd totally forgotten North's peculiar propensity: He won't go potty on the sand!
My best guess is that the sand confuses him because the moment we get back to solid, paved ground, he promptly pees (and poos). For those of you lucky enough to have sandy spots nearby, what do your pets do .
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Out and About: Connecticut's Bushy Point Beach
Before we start a new state tomorrow, I couldn't forget to finish up with Connecticut! The rocky Bushy Point Beach is part of Groton's Bluff Point State Park, and was designated a 'Coastal Reserve' in 1975. This special act of the Connecticut legislature established the area "for the purpose of preserving its native ecological associations, unique faunal and floral characteristics, geological features, and scenic qualities in a condition of undisturbed integrity".
Sand Saviors Help Baby Turtles Find Their Way!
Each evening at dusk, you'll find people walking along Palm Beach Shores in Florida. It's not just because the ocean is pretty enough to warrant a daily visit, but they're looking for movement in sea turtle nests there. When volunteers locate an active nest, they lend helping hands to the leatherbacks and dig channels to create a clear pathway to water for the babies.Double Duty: Frisbees
For many a sporty pup, Frisbees are custom made for catching. Now, if you're just getting a pup into the game, or like to play some Ultimate yourself on a sunny park or beach day, chances are you've got some extra discs lying around.
So waste not, want not and make that toy do double duty.
Out and About: Illinois' Chicago Park District
Welcome back to PetSugar's Out and About feature! After two weeks of holidays, we're starting up again in the midwest with the state of Illinois. Even though it's pretty chilly in Chicago at this time of year, pet owners still make the dog-friendly areas of the Chicago Park District full of life.
Kristin's New Laguna b*tch
Yes, I'll admit it. I was a sucker for Laguna Beach last season. Who couldn't get enough of Kristin, LC and Stephen or Jessica and Jason?
Ed Norton Runs NYC Marathon For Wildlife Conservation: In the LINK of an Eye!
- Ed Norton to run NYC Marathon for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust — People Pets
- Francesca and Sharkey visit the Grand Prix — The Daily Wag
- Suckling pig skin a tasty DIY dog snack — Dolittler
- Mr. Clucky fights for South Beach residency — PetMD
- RIP, Baby walrus dies at New York Aquarium — Paw Nation
- Kung Fu Corgi kicks cute butt — Wag Reflex
This (New) Home: Beach Cabana For a "Juicy Beach Bum"
If you're dreading the Winter weather and already planning for summertime fun in the sun, do I have just the thing for . . .
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