Pets

Best Dog Breeders In The North Bay

For those looking to add a four-legged friend to the family, finding a reputable breeder can sometimes pose a challenge. See below for a list of five of North Bay’s best breeders.

CBS San Francisco–2013/05/17

Emelyn Ojeda of Napa said this boa constrictor slithered into her room and bit her on May 13, 2013. (CBS)

Sleeping Napa Teen Woken Up By Boa Constrictor’s Bite

A Napa teen ended up in the hospital after a boa constrictor slithered into her room and bit her Monday morning.

2013/05/15

ConsumerWatch: How To Pick A Pet Food

The F.D.A. has been looking into scores of complaints from dog owners who say their animals got sick after eating Beneful dog food. The agency said, while it generally does not comment on an open investigation, it has seen a spike in complaints since January after several media reports about the dog food.

2013/04/29

A chihuahua dog. (Chris Weeks/Getty Images)

Animal Update: Chihuahuas Need Help

Animal Shelters across California are overflowing with Chihuahuas—that’s right, the smart and lovable breed is in trouble. Hundreds of these guys and gals are in need of rescue.

2013/04/15

Claudia Gallardo was fatally mauled by a pit bull in Stockton on April 11, 2013. (Gallardo Family)

Pit Bull Kills Woman In Yard Of Stockton Home

Det. Dave Konecny of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department said that the woman was killed on Thursday night in the front yard of the home where the dog, named Russia, lived.

2013/04/12

San Francisco Among Top Cities For Pet-Friendly Travel

San Francisco has been named among America’s best cities for four-legged travelers based on the number of pet-friendly hotels, the number of off-leash dog parks and the city’s walkability.

2013/04/10

Reward Doubled In Richmond Officer Home Burglary, Dog Poisonings

A $20,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of suspects in the poisoning of both a Richmond police officer dog and a Richmond police officer’s own dog, Richmond police said Wednesday.

2013/03/07

Burglars Break Into Richmond Officer’s Home, Steal Guns, Poison Dogs

Richmond police are searching for burglars who broke into an officer’s home, poisoned two of his dogs and stole several guns.

2013/03/05

Stolen Fremont Pit Bull Puppy Recovered By Police In Sting

Police in Fremont this week retrieved a stolen pit bull and returned it to an animal shelter after the two alleged thieves tried to sell the puppy online, police said.

2013/03/01