Pets

Warning to dog owners about toxic mushrooms

Rick of Menlo Dog Owners alerted us about a spate of local dog deaths due to ingestion of toxic mushrooms that members of the group

by Linda Hubbard
on February 28, 2012

Colt Rosensweig tells the story of beloved Michigan gymnastic coach in just-published book

Well before she graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School and went off to attend the University of Michigan, Colt Rosensweig had a passion for sports and

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2012

Bobbie Fakkema’s passions – great dogs, great events

Willows resident Bobbie Fakkema admits to being competitive, a trait that serves her well in both her vocation as caterer/event planner and avocation owning Airedale

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2012

Spotted: Chickens out for a holiday stroll

We know that chickens are an increasingly popular backyard addition. Some Menlo Park residents have even turned what began as a hobby into a small

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2011

These dogs mean business at SLAC-hosted canine search and rescue training

Anyone at SLAC last Sunday might be forgiven for thinking it had been turned into a dog park – one SLACer was even heard to

by Lori Ann White
on July 30, 2011

Spotted: Dog who does nails

We couldn't resist snapping a photo of this bruiser of a dog (some kind of Mastiff, we presume) who was content to watch the going-ons

by Linda Hubbard
on June 23, 2011

June 15 is the deadline to sign up your canine for the Bark Parade

June 15th is the deadline to sign up your favorite canine friend for the Menlo Park Bark Parade that will take place as part of

by Linda Hubbard
on June 13, 2011

Harriet Meyer Quarre: A lifetime filled with horses

Senor Bogart, a 15.3-hand Quarter Horse, was confused. He was saddled and ready to take his owner on one of their thrice-weekly rides through the

by Linda Hubbard
on April 6, 2011

Spotted: Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Church

Ignoring the cloudy skies,  faithful pet owners gathered at Trinity Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals service. The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett presided at

by Chrisie Wendin
on October 17, 2010

Plethera of special blessings at local churches this Sunday

It's easy for humans to get blessed at any number of local churches every Sunday. But what about some of the non-human things that are

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2010