Pets

It’s National Pet Day: here are some from Stanford’s collection

April 11 is National Pet Day, and to celebrate our furry and faithful, feathered and flighty, and hooved friends, the keepers of the art collections

by Robin Wander
on April 11, 2023

June is pet preparedness month

Your pets are an important part of your family, and they rely on you to keep them safe. Are you prepared to keep them safe

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2022

Get information about owning a pet on April 30

Join the Atherton Police Department, the Peninsula Humane Society, and the San Mateo County Office of Animal Control, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 11:00

by Contributed Content
on April 27, 2022

After-School STEAM: Pets and People set for March 10

Discovery Cube educators are joining the Menlo Park Library again, for a Backyard Science Adventure Assembly for students in Grades 2-3. On Thursday, March 10

by Contributed Content
on March 7, 2022

Spotted: Blessing of the animals at Trinity Church in Menlo Park

On or around October 4, Christians worldwide celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with a blessing of animals and prayers for creation. Locally, such a

by Linda Hubbard
on October 4, 2021

Ece Eris paints pastel portraits of pets

M-A sophomore Ece Eris, known as AJ, loves "anything with fur." She's turned that love into a pet portrait business. "Before moving back to Turkey,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 5, 2020

Spotted: Coyote in backyard of Oak Avenue home

Looks like the coyote has returned to the Oaks neighborhood in Menlo Park. A resident of Oak Avenue spotted this one in his backyard, which

by Linda Hubbard
on April 8, 2020

Daisy’s Day raises money to help sick and injured animals on the Mid-Peninsula

Daisy's Day, a fun-filled, inspirational event with food, friendship, and community support for the animals we love is coming up this Sunday, Oct. 13. The

by Contributed Content
on October 9, 2019

“Mutt Strutt” Super Heroes Dog Show is coming to Menlo Park

The newly-formed Silicon Valley Friends of Muttville chapter is hosting a community event in Menlo Park to benefit Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, a nationally-recognized animal

by Linda Hubbard
on September 4, 2019

How San Mateo County is moving towards opening more parks to dogs

Compared to other counties in the Bay Area, San Mateo is very restrictive when it comes to welcoming dogs to parks and open spaces. That

by Linda Hubbard
on August 26, 2019