Portland Pooch - Your Guide to the Portland Dog Scene

May 10, 2008

Instead of spending $10 - $20 for a leash which may not be exactly what you want, try making your own. REI and other outdoor stores sell different types of nylon ropes and clasps, perfect for assembling your own leash. You can usually put together a better leash for around $2 - $3.

Welcome!

Welcome to PortlandPooch.com! As fellow Portland dog lovers, our goal is to provide the most comprehensive online guide to all of the wonderful doggy resources the Portland area has to offer. From doggy daycares to dog washes to descriptions of every dog park in the region, you can find it here. We are constantly adding, updating, and improving this site, so drop us an email and let us know how we are doing!

We're happy to announce our Dog-Friendly Lodging Guide is now online. Covering all of Oregon and parts of SW Washington, the guide is divided into 8 sections. We have the first 3 sections complete, and will be bringing the remaining 5 sections online in the next couple of weeks. Bear with us as we put the finishing touches on the guide, and do let us know if you see any inaccuracies. Should you notice that your favorite dog-friendly hotel is not listed, feel free to drop us an email and we'll check it out. Happy trails...happy tails!!

New and Noteworthy

2008 Doggie Dash

[May 5, 2008] This Saturday, May 10, is the 21st Annual Doggie Dash, where Waterfront Park turns into one big block party for pets and people. You can run or walk in this 2-mile fun event andÊcome with or without your dog.ÊAfter the Dash, stay around for music, food, doggie talent contests, and much more! Registration is $20 for runners/walkers, $10 for Lazy Dog supporters. Visit our event calendar for more details or check out the OHS website.

Be Kind to Animals Week

[April 28, 2008] Once again the first week in May has been declared "Be Kind to Animals Week". Since 1915, the first week in Oregon has been devoted to raising awareness to the kind and humane treatment of animals. As Governor Kulongski stated, "The spirit of Be Kind to Animals Week can and should be celebrated every day."

NW Pet and Companion Fair

[April 18, 2008] It's that time of year again...time for the NW Pet and Companion Fair. There will be animal performances, workshops, petting zoo, new products and services, pet fashion shows, children's activities, pet adoptions, and more. This is one of the largest pet events in the northwest, so bring your pooch and check it out. Visit our event calendar for more details.

Tax Refund for Dogs

[April 11, 2008] If you're like me and waited until this weekend to do your taxes, it's not too late to participate in Oregon Humane Society's Charitable Check-Off Program. Donating to OHS and helping homeless animals is as easy as entering "10" on line 68a of Form 40 (or line 38a if you use Form 40s). This is OHS's 6th year participating in the program. Click here for more info on this program.

Puppy Love

[April 6, 2008] The Lucky Lab and Willamette Week are hosting an evening of Puppy Love this Thursday, 4/10. Enjoy trivia, prizes, dog treats from Magic Snacks, and dog massages by Rubi Sullivan from HEAL. Festivities begin at 7pm and RSVPs requested. Visit our event calendar for more details.

Doggie Dash Prep Open House, Round II

[April 1, 2008] Lucky Lab is sponsoring an open house to learn about the Oregon Humane Society's 21st annual Doggie Dash, Portland's biggest party for pets and people. Bring your friends, family, and coworkers and discover tips on how to form a Doggie Dash team, get the scoop on some of the great prizes, and learn how your efforts help animals at OHS! No RSVP necessary. Door Prizes for the first 30 people! Visit our event calendar for more details.

Spring Fling Party at PetUtopia

[Mar 28, 2008] Stop by PetUtopia in Beaverton this Saturday, Mar 29 for their Spring Fling Party! There will pet psychic readings, canine massage, adoption outreach, and more. Visit our event calendar for more details.

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