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State of Purpose: A Puppy Mill Bill Update

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Meredeth

In March of 2010, Animal Humane Society’s Tracie Popma wrote a guest post for our blog detailing the state’s puppy mill problem and a bill designed to license, inspect and regulate animal breeding facilities. At the time, the bill was struggling to make it through the Minnesota legislature, and unfortunately, it still hasn’t passed. It … Continue reading →

Tagged 2012 Minnesota legislative session, A Rotta Love Plus, Animal Folks MN, Animal Humane Society, dog and car breeder regulation bill, Minnesota Animal Control Association, Minnesota Humane Society, Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection, Minnkota Persian Rescue, MN State Bar Association, Nancy Minion, Pet Haven of Minnesota, Prairie's Edge Humane Society, Puppy Mill Bill, RAGOM, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, S.F. 462/H.F. 702, Second Chance Animal Rescue, Sidewalk Dog, Tracie Jacobson, Tracie Popma, Tri-County Humane Society | 1 Comment

Workin’ Together: Doggie daycare and boarding facilities partner with nonprofits

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Meredeth

When you can’t take your precious pooch with you to the office or the Bahamas, it’s nice to know that you have your pick of the litter when it comes to doggie daycares and boarding facilities. We love our doggie caretakers in the Twin Cities—but what we really love is a trend we’ve been seeing lately: … Continue reading →

Tagged Act V Rescue & Rehabilitation, ADOGO Pet Hotel, All Dog Rescue, Animal Humane Society, animal rescue, Can Do Canines, doggie daycare, Downtown Dogs, foster groups, Fun City Dogs, Helping Paws, Home for Life, Homeward Bound, Lucky Dog Pet Lodge, Metro Dogs Daycare and Boarding, Metropolitan Mutts, MN SNAP, pet boarding facilities, Pet Haven, RAGOM, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, Ruff Love Dogs, Save-A-Bull Rescue, Secondhand Hounds, Sidewalk Dog, Six Wags, The Pet Project, Twin Cities Live, Underdog Rescue | Leave a comment

Good as Gold: Meet Faith at Goldzilla this Saturday!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Meredeth

It’s time again for Goldzilla, the annual fundraising walk in support of Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota (RAGOM), and this year’s event features a very special guest: a two-legged golden girl named Faith. On Saturday, September 17th (that’s this weekend!), Faith will join her fellow goldies at Shoreview’s Island Lake Park for a scenic 5K … Continue reading →

Tagged Animal Planet, Faith the two-legged golden, Goldzilla, Island Lake Park, Joan Tabak, Jude Stringfellow, Oprah, RAGOM, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Sidewalk Dog | Leave a comment

This Saturday: The mother of all dog days

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Meredeth

OK, people: Are you ready for one of the busiest dog-related days yet? This Saturday, September 18th, strap on your comfy shoes, eat your Wheaties, and get your game faces on, because there are so many events going on in the local dog community that your date books (do people still use date books?) are … Continue reading →

Tagged Boxer Walk & Wiggle Fest, Bruentrup Heritage Farm, events, Facebook, fundraisers, Goldzilla, Joan Barnes, Metro Pets & More, Minnesota Boxer Rescue, Molly Engler, RAGOM, rescues, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, Secondhand Hounds, Sidewalk Dog, Snail Lake Park, The Pet Project, Valerie Current, Walk Your Tail Off on Washington | Leave a comment

Bark 'n' Ride: Walser Subaru welcomes dogs

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Meredeth

By Meredeth Barzen Folks, we here at Sidewalk Dog don’t like to say “We told you so,” but when we founded this company based on the fact that our nation’s dogs are becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives, from eating to playing to shopping, well … We told you so. Case in … Continue reading →

Tagged Andrea Kopfmann, dog-friendly, dog-friendly business, dog-friendly car dealers, dog-tested, events, Homeward Bound, LEED, LEED-certified, RAGOM, rescues, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, shopping, Sidewalk Dog, Stunt Puppy, Subaru, Twin Cities Auto Show, Walser Automotive Group, Walser Subaru | Leave a comment

Strength in Numbers: Pet Sitters Band Together

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Meredeth

By Meredeth Barzen Back in the early aughts, a loosely knit group of Twin Cities pet sitters decided they needed a way to represent themselves. “We wanted to legitimize our group and have some professional standards so that there was some assurance to customers that the member businesses were legitimate and professional,” says Jennifer Grossman, … Continue reading →

Tagged dog sitter, dog sitters, Jennifer Grossman, Jody Smith, Lake Minnetonka Pet Sitters, Meredeth Barzen, pet organizations, pet sitter, pet sitters, PPSMN, Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota, RAGOM, Second Chance Animal Rescue, Sidewalk Dog, The Pet Crew, Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, Twin Cities Pet Expo, Wishbones for Pets | Leave a comment

Come to Sushi with Your Poochie at Tiger Sushi 2!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Ali

When Sidewalk Dog recently discovered the fabulously dog-friendly patio at Tiger Sushi 2, it was love at first sight. And so we’re throwing a fabulously dog-friendly party… together! The nitty-gritty What: “Sushi with Your Poochie,” an on-leash event presented by Sidewalk Dog and Tiger Sushi 2 When: Thursday, July 16th from 6:00PM to 8:30PM (Rain … Continue reading →

Tagged A Rotta Love Plus, AHS, Allen Anderson, Angel Dogs with a Mission: Divine Messengers in Service to All Life, Animal Humane Society, Bark Busters, bolt, dog-friendly business, dog-friendly dining, dog-friendly restaurant, events, INK, K-9 Nation Biscuit Book: Baking for Your Best Friend, Klecko, Klecko dog biscuits, Linda Anderson, locally made, Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare, MNPAW, Pampered Pooch Playground, Pet Haven, photography, RAGOM, rescues, restaurants/cafes, Retrieve a Golden of MInnesota, Sarah Beth Photography, Scoopy Poo, ScoopyPoo, shopping, Sidewalk Dog, Stunt Puppy, sushi, Sushi With Your Poochie, The Dog Perk, Tiger Sushi 2, urbanimal | 2 Comments

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