After a sneak preview of spring last week, it seems like we might finally have some warmer weather coming our way.

We thought it was perfect timing to start talking about getting outside to the local dog parks again!

On this blog you can look through our old posts on dog parks and don’t forget to check out our map of all the local parks

What park will you be taking your dog to once it starts getting nicer out?

UPDATE!!! Pictures in this blog are courtesy of Michele Biscoe, Chairperson of Somerville Dog Owners Group. All of her pictures are available for viewing.

We’ve talked about getting professional pictures taken for your dogs before (La Muse is a great choice!) but we received an email this morning that we had to pass along. This weekend there is a really fun charity event where you can get pictures taken of your dogs- just look at these beautiful examples:

This Saturday, the 5th of April from 9:30 to 3:30 at the Children’s Art Center (36 Rutland St. in the South End) you can get Dog Portraits taken by Mim Adkins.

Proceeds of this event benefit the ARL and MSPCA - so everyone should participate!

If you are interested in getting portraits of your dog, call 617-233-9057 for an appointment

Our friend Amanda, who helps organize the Boston Yorkie Meetup, sent us some really cute pictures from the party she threw this weekend, celebrating her Yorkie Hudson’s 3rd birthday.

The party was held in one of the play rooms at Doggie Day Care in the South End.

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All the lucky dogs at the party feasted on the special dog treat cake- seen here:

And there was also an amazing cake for humans too, featuring the birthday boy!

Happy Birthday Hudson!

The Animal Rescue League is holding its 3rd annual “Paws for a Cause” event this Saturday Feb. 9th 2008 in Brewster on the Cape.

Click on the image to download a flier

This wonderful event is a fundraiser for homeless pets on Cape Cod and will be held at the Ocean Edge Resort from 7 to 9 pm. Tickets are $35/person. For more information, please call the Brewster Adoption Center at 508-255-1030.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re really excited for the Patriots big game today, but Animal Planet is hosting the 4th annual Puppy Bowl this Sunday at 3pm.

So check out the website and make sure not to miss the greatest pregame show on TV this Sunday.

Go Puppies! And GO PATRIOTS!

Join Boston Natural Areas Network for the seventh annual Mush the Greenways! This free mid-winter event will be on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

The mushers of Northern Exposure Outfitters in Brookfield, MA will bring their team of trained sled dogs to the Greenways to introduce the fundamentals of this winter sport. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with these talented dogs, try their hand at harnessing and watch the team in action. Free hot chocolate will help
to keep you warm.

A limited number of rides will be given. Reservations are required for rides.
Call BNAN at 617-542-7696 to reserve a spot.

Here are more details:

Mushing at Belle Isle Marsh
Bennington Street, East Boston
Sunday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mushing at Pope John Paul ll Park
Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PERSONAL DOGS ARE PROHIBITED!

For more information & directions to locations, please go here:
http://bostonnatural.org

The pug meetup that takes place once a month at Doggie Day, located at 400 Tremont St in Boston, is definitely one of the most social dog playgroups we have been to. Last weekend’s meetup was full of nice pug owners with their pretty babies. If you have a pug, or if you just like them, this meetup is a great opportunity to meet other pug lovers, to socialize your pug and to exchange tips about the breed. Next event will take place on February 2nd at 10 am at Doggie Day.