Smile Like a Dog

Dogtoberfest: Pups in Costume

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Mark.

1

October in San Francisco means one of my favorite annual events: Dogtoberfest. Every year, the good folks of Friends of Upper Douglass Dog Park hold a big party at a local pup haunt. The highlight is a pet costume contest and, as you can see, the dogs don’t skimp when it comes to Halloween.

Continue Reading

Off to the Pig Races

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by Mark.

8

Here in California we’re hip deep in county fair season. You can see Ferris Wheels and Funnel Cake signs just about everywhere. I hit my first fair of the summer up in Marin over the July 4th weekend and along with the requisite fried food, 4-H contests (check out the veggie sculptures below) and petting [...]

Continue Reading

Fido Factor Launch Party

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Mark.

5

Last Friday I was invited to the launch lunch for a new dog-centric website called Fido Factor held at at the San Francisco SPCA, who happens to be their partner. Fido Factor’s twist on the whole pet social networking thing is as a review site for all things dog friendly in San Francisco. Plus, for [...]

Continue Reading

Scenes from Petchitecture 14

Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Mark.

0

Anyone familiar with the pet-related non-profit scene here in San Francisco knows about PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) and their big annual Petchitecture fundraiser. For those of you not in the know PAWS is a volunteer-based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals [...]

Continue Reading

Dogtoberfest 2008 – Upper Douglass Dogpark

Posted on 09. Oct, 2008 by Mark.

4

Pups were aplenty at Upper Douglass Dogpark last Saturday for the annual Dogtoberfest celebration and raffle. This year the proceeds are to go toward completely fencing off the park which is enclosed on three of four sides. Judging from the enthusiastic crowd I have a feeling the financial goals were met.
I set up shop there [...]

Continue Reading

Upcoming Pet Photography Event in San Francisco on May 31st, 2008

Posted on 20. May, 2008 by Mark.

0

Very exciting news. On Saturday May 31st I’m going to be at Under One Roof in the Castro photographing dogs, cats, kids and any combination of the three. They just opened this new store and the space is incredible — literally 3X the size of the old one across the street. For those of you [...]