We teamed up with our pals at KONG for a NEW contest. (We are so puppin’ excited). FOUR winners are gonna score: A KONG Box for your own pooch. These puppies are packed with more fun than you can shake a stick at: we’re talkin’ toys and treats for cuddles, play, and noms. To sweeten the deal, […]
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Sidewalk Dog was thrilled to be mentioned in a new travel story for the Washington Post, Fur flies over travel industry pet cleanup charges. The article details the charges that can be incurred by pet parents if their four-legged BFF is overly slobbery or shed-prone during dog-friendly travel in hotels, rental cars, and more. Sidewalk Dog […]
Inspired by our founder Ali Jarvis’ “lemon” dog, Luc, this series is dedicated to local, special-needs pups looking for loving homes. Name: Spencer Stats: 1-year-old, 55-pound Cattle Dog mix Location: Chicago Rescue: K9 4 KEEPS Sidewalk Dog: Well isn’t he a tall drink of water! Tell us about Spencer. K9 4 KEEPS: Spencer is a sweet, affectionate puppy. […]
The poopscicle is to dogs what Girl Scout cookies are to humans. We wait all year for them to be “in season” and then binge on them for weeks at a time, desperate to eat as many as they can before the weather changes and the supply diminishes. But the difference is that, well, eating […]
Here’s a fact that’s tough to face: people discriminate against dogs. Dogs. You know, those lovable, friendly, sometimes blocky-headed pals whose primary interests include ear scritches, treats, and belly rubs. We think we speak for all of us when we say, what the pup? The discrimination is usually directed against dogs with big ol’ noggins — […]
We know you do your best to monitor your pup at all times, but accidents happen. With 33 states and the District of Columbia now allowing the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, there’s a heightened risk that your dog may ingest some of the drug, whether by eating it in plant or […]
Get waggin’—it’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend! If you’re ready to paint the town green, here are a few Greenies we’re tossin’ out for you to catch. Tropics in the Tundra: A Benefit for Next Stop Home (7 to 11 p.m., Friday, March 15) Woofing of good causes, join pup advocacy group Next Stop Home at Reunion […]
There’s nothing like exploring the great outdogs with your woofer. (Ah, fresh air!) Whether you’re going for a quick afternoon jaunt or tackling your first all-day 14-er, here are six hiking essentials to make it the best experience possible. After reading this, you’ll both be prepared to whirl around in the meadow mid-hike like Julie […]
You may know me for my hard-hitting dog journalism here at Sidewalk Dog, but I also spend my days teaching the teenage youth of America how to write and stuff. That’s right, I go to high school all day and then think about dogs for a living. So I guess you could say my life […]