Pets of Menlo

Looking for the sun at Menlo’s Farmers Market

Early birds at this morning's Farmers Market in downtown Menlo Park, found themselves, once again, looking for sunshine. That included Cian, an Irish Red &

by Linda Hubbard
on September 5, 2010

Nealon Park — and dog park — reopens today (8/30)

After a six-week closure for annual field maintenance, Nealon Park will reopen this morning. And the city's dog owners, many of whom are part of

by Chrisie Wendin
on August 30, 2010

Carla Campbell: Healing dogs, horses, and cats through massage therapy

Her official profession is canine and equine bodyworker, but Carla Campbell doesn't mind if you simply call her a massage therapist for dogs and horses.

by Chrisie Wendin
on August 7, 2010

Menlo exclusive: Pet realtors?

We understand why local cafés have water bowls for dogs on the sidewalk, but we were a bit perplexed to see a bowl outside a

by Chris Gulker
on June 29, 2010

Six laying hens morph into a backyard full of Little Cluckers

Chickens are addicting. At least that's the view of Menlo Park resident Sarah Wright, who introduced six laying hens to her backyard last fall and

by Linda Hubbard
on June 26, 2010

Catching up with West Menlo’s premier dog walker

Some posts can't help but be personal. Sometime during the summer of 1994 our young Australian Shepherd female - in temperament a mixture of tomboy

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2010

Spotted: waiting for a Mocha latte?

What else would a brown and black dog in a cool brown-and-white Jeepster be waiting for, especially considering 'dad' was in Peet's? Maybe the Menlo

by Chris Gulker
on June 12, 2010

More than off-leash fun at Nealon’s dog park

On a recent visit to Nealon Park's softball field, it was hard to say who was having a better time: the frolicking dogs or their

by Chrisie Wendin
on May 17, 2010

Grace – Aussie #3 – makes an exuberant debut

OK, we know all pets are special. But nevertheless we'd  like to learn more about your special pet. Tell us your story - tips [at]

by Linda Hubbard
on March 30, 2010

Deborah Melmon’s wonderfully whimsical illustrations

Menlo grocery shoppers beware: You just might become an inspiration for one of Deborah Melmon's illustrations. But we're guessing that few would think that's a

by Linda Hubbard
on March 7, 2010