Save the Date: Pet-A-Palooza

THE DEETS What: Pet-A-Palooza, a celebration for pets and their humans When: Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds Cost: Free! We figured we’d better get this great event on your radar before your calendar fills with trips to the cabin! Pet-A-Palooza is the perfect opportunity for dogs and their … Continue reading

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Our Hearts Are In Oklahoma

We can’t stop thinking about those whose lives and homes and hearts have been turned upside down in the tornado-ravaged parts of Oklahoma. The devastation is, well, devastating. But amid the destruction and despair are stories of survival. This video is one such tale, and we just couldn’t not share it. This pup crawled out … Continue reading

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Home Is Where the Bark Is: Dog-Friendly Rentals

One of the questions we get most often here at SD is, “Where in dog’s name can I live with my pooch?” It’s true: Finding a dog-friendly apartment can be tricky, especially with breed restrictions and pet fees. Luckily, though, the Twin Cities area offers quite the selection of abodes for you and your pup … Continue reading

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BarkBox: The Busy Dog Lover’s Best Friend

If you’re anything like us here at SD, you’re head over heels for your pooch (no-brainer), but you don’t always have the time or energy to pamper the pup. Which likely leads to some unnecessary guilt. Which in turn might lead to some unnecessary treating (we can neither confirm nor deny this). Well, meet your … Continue reading

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Dog-Friendly Review: Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge

In honor of our insta-summer weather today, we thought it only fitting to feature a review of a dog-friendly restaurant with plenty of patio space for sun basking. Here’s the buzz about Psycho Suzi’s in Northeast Minneapolis: Love that our dog can come with us and she gets treated like a rock star every time! … Continue reading

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Hit the Road: Subaru funds testing of pet car safety restraints

Sponsored by Subaru You wouldn’t think twice about buckling up your child, and it’s second nature to click in your seat belt before you start driving. But what about your dog? Are they safe on road trips or even quick excursions to the park? If you have a car harness, are you certain it can protect your pooch in … Continue reading

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Indie Coffee Shops and Eateries to Hand out Free Dog Treats on May Day

At Sidewalk Dog, our favorite alarm clocks are puppy noses. And on mornings when we could use some extra pep in our step (and to be honest, this is most mornings), there’s nothing like a good cup of Joe. So naturally we jumped at the chance to partner with local micro roaster B+W Specialty Coffee … Continue reading

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Hotel Sofitel: A dog-friendly French getaway in the Twin Cities

by Kramer, Sidewalk Dog contributor Until my parents take me to France, I’m going to stand on my hind legs and beg them to bring me back to Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington. Because I’m adopted, my parents have traced my history to rural Arkansas and as such, I didn’t know much about French language, cuisine, … Continue reading

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No-Kill Walk for the Animals Raises Awareness, Money and Endorphins

Believe it or not, warm weather is coming, and with it, more dog-friendly events than we can wag our tails at. During the next three weeks alone, Sidewalk Dog is sponsoring FOUR hound-tastic happenings: HAMMS Event on April 20 (this Saturday!), a still-secret May Day event on May 1 (duh), Pause 4 Paws’ Spring Fundraiser … Continue reading

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Laugh Your Tail Off at Pause 4 Paws Fundraiser

They say laughter is the best medicine, and it’s even better when your laughter can help save an animal’s life. That’s why we’re delighted to be the official media sponsor of the upcoming Pause 4 Paws Spring Fundraiser, where eating, drinking and laughing will raise money for no less than 18 local shelters and rescues. Founded … Continue reading

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