Murphee is pining for snow after seeing her canine cousins in CO get dumped on! Anyone know where we can go for some good snowshoeing conditions next Friday?...
Neo spent three days and two nights in Desolation Wilderness (Eldorado National Forest) this weekend. The hike was about 6.5 miles each directions in snow....
Ty, Thanks for sharing your photos. Looks like great fun. I bet the first night Neo was trying to figure out why you were sleeping on the ground when you...
The strange thing is that this isn't the first time we have sleep in the tent. Just one month ago we camp in Yosemite but granted it was car camping so I...
Since getting back from that backpacking trip, I have noticed something that Neo has done for some time. I allow him to sleep on the bed. I wake up in the...
Jan Murphy, We live in California, which is part of the United States. We have the right, as a matter of course, to debate all sorts of legislation without ...
Hey Jeff, Sorry. I did not see that reference. I just forwarded the note so that all of us who like to own pets would know about the bill and know who to ...
Re: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill The breathless hyperbole of the Saluki Club rep speaks for itself. I do not know yet how I feel about the bill, but I'm...
I'm having trouble finding the part of this bill that refers to what Jan was saying. I notice the original call for action was sent by a member of a breed...
I'm in full support of this well-crafted bill. And I'm certainly not "anti-pet" by any means/stretch! My entire life/work (literally) has been dedicated to...
The bill would require spay/neuter by age four months. Early spay/neuter is the current practice of many vets and of most shelters and adoption programs....
Below is the actual proposal. I don't actually see anything in here that seems too unreasonable and warrants such alarmist outrage. It appears to be attempting...
Well I am sorry to see so many folks for this bill or who do not care. Here are some facts and positions that might clarify things. As a veterinarian I feel...
I want to clarify that the long term benefits of spaying and neutering a dog at the right age outweigh the costs. Not spaying and neutering all dogs before 4...
... Ah, so true... Regarding this CA Pet Bill, in summary, you are saying: - Fixing pets by 4 months is not in the pet's best health interests. - Mandating...
Unfortunately Politicians only know one way to fix a problem, more laws. This Bill is aimed directly at the responsible breeders. It's real purpose is to...
I got my dog from a small, family breeder who was very responsible and had a great love of the breed, but I can't imagine she could afford to pay for all of...
Even though this is a hiking yahoo group I really appreciate the open dialogue and differing opinions about a topic it seems people care deeply about. It...
The first of its kind: Best Friends Survival Challenge Hosted by Celebrity Lex Van Den Berghe of TV Survivor Fame ARE YOU GAME? Test your Survival Skills with...
Do you know of any groups or resources for hiking with dogs in southern California? We're moving to Palos Verdes and want to hike with our dog in that area if...
Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on the trails in Fort Ord? The BLM website doesn't work and I can't find anything for sure. Thanks! Sharon and Mollie...
Yes; I have taken my dogs there, both on foot and with bicycle. Under "voice control". Note, though, that the first time I went there, last June, my dogs...
The Spring Dog Parade is coming very soon: less than 3 weeks away! Sunday May 6, 2007, 10AM to 2PM Aptos Village Park With a theme like "Workin' Like a Dog: K9...
I was just looking at the Santa Clara County Park website and noticed that in addition to updating their website, they have added a bunch of new trails that...
Thanks for the tip! Murphee and I had a WONDERFUL hike at J.D. Grant this morning. The view from Antler Point was great. The ground squirrels are definitely...