Weekly Local Dog Events May 30th - June 5th

We hope you had a paws-tively wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! With June only days away, and the first day of summer only weeks away, we hope you get out there and enjoy all of the dog friendly fun San Diego has to offer! 

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ADOPTION EVENTS: HERE'S ARE SOME WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADDING A FABULOUS FURRY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY!

• Every Saturday: Baja Rescue: 9 am – 2 pm; 3495 Sports Arena Boulevard, SD

• Every Saturday Labs and More Adoption Event: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Road Runner Sports San Diego, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego

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MEET UPS  AND SOCIAL: HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT WEEK OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR PUP AND YOU TO GET OUT AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS

• 6/2:Dog Days of Summer: 6pm – 9pm; Petco Park

• 6/2: Mastiff Meet Up: 7pm – 8pm; Montevalle Community and Leash Free Dog Park 840 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista

• 6/4:Helen Woodward 28th Annual Spring Fling Gala: 6pm – 10pm; Fairbanks Village Plaza 16236 San Dieguito Rd.Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

• 6/4: San Diego Spaniel Rescue Meet Up: 1pm – 2pm; Doyle Park Dog Park, Cargill Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122 

• 6/4: Low Impact-Urban Mushing on Mountain scooters around the lake: 3pm – 4pm; Lake O'Neill - MCB Camp Pendleton Lake O'Neill Recreation, Camp Pendleton 

• 6/5: Del Mar Dog Beach Schnauzer Monthly: 10:00am – 11:30am; Del Mar Dog Beach, Camino del Mar, Del Mar 

• 6/5: Boston Terrier Meet Up: 10am – 11am; Dusty Rhodes Off-Leash Dog Park, Ocean Beach, SD

• Every Wednesday: Yappy Hour: 5 – 8 pm; Savoie Eatery 2015 Birch Rd, Ste 720, Chula Vista

• Every Wednesday: Mission Valley Dog Meet Up: 10 – 11 am; Mission Valley Off Leash Civita Dog Park 2355 Via Alta, SD

Zen Dog Spotlight: Rory

We're here with another awesome Zen Dog Spotlight with adorable golden retriever, Rory! Every Tuesday we get to see this happy boy, on his weekly walk with fellow retrievers, Bernini and Samantha and our Zen team member Molly. They always have a fantastic adventure.  Rory has a smile that just doesn't stop, and did we mention how much he loves the beach and his family! Take it away Rory!

State your full name and let us know a bit about your background.

"My name is Rory.  Rory means red king in Gaelic. My human family come from England and Scotland so they wanted my name to represent something from there. I am a puppy from Solea’s litter and I am red with a little white spot on my chest just like her!"

What is your favorite toy and why?

"I love tennis balls and try to keep one nearby in case anyone wants to throw it.  I love to play fetch -in the backyard, in a field and especially in the ocean."

What does your typical day consist of, and what would your ideal day include?

"My favorite parts of the day are my walk and cuddling with anyone.  Most days my family walks me but on special days I get to go for a group walk with DogZenergy in my retriever group.  Every day is pretty much my ideal day because I am loved so much."

Who is your best friend and how did you meet?

"My best friend was my little black and white Havanese brother Leo but he went to doggy heaven.  It took me a long time to stop feeling sad about that but my cat sisters Alice and Lulu and my family all helped.  I love Samantha and Bernini who are my Golden friends in my ZenDog retriever walking group.  I used to see them every day when my mom had a broken foot but now that she can walk me again she still arranges for me to see them every week because she knows how much I love hanging out with them and our walker Molly.  When I see Molly’s little red car driving up to my house I get so excited because I know it is time to see her and my buddies."

What is the one question you wish your human would stop asking you, and the one question you wish your human would never stop asking you?

"When I am playing I don’t like when they ask if it is time to go home.  I love when they ask if I’d like to go for a walk."

If you were going to win an award at the “Oscar Pet Awards” would you want to win it for 1. Cuteness 2. Heroism/Courage 3. Sassiness 4. Loyalty 5. FashionistaGive us a quick example/story of why we should pick you.

"Loyalty.  I love my family and always want to be near them.  I love them as much as they love me."  

Any other insight you would like us to know?

"I love being a Zen dog!"

A big thank you to Rory and his mama Sheila for participating in this weeks Zen Dog Spotlight! 

Thoughts of a Zen Dog: Enzo

Weekly Local Dog Events May 23rd -May 29th

Going into a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend be sure to check out all the fun dog friendly events going on this week. For more information visit San Diego Happy Dog. 

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ADOPTION EVENTS: HERE'S ARE SOME WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADDING A FABULOUS FURRY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY!

• Every Saturday: Baja Rescue: 9 am – 2 pm; 3495 Sports Arena Boulevard, SD

• Every Saturday Labs and More Adoption Event: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Road Runner Sports San Diego, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego

Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash

MEET UPS  AND SOCIAL: HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT WEEK OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR PUP AND YOU TO GET OUT AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS

• 5/26: Mastiff Meet Up: 7 – 8 pm; Montevalle Community and Leash Free Dog Park 840 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista

• 5/27: Doggie Cafe: 6 – 8 pm; Humane Society and SPCA at 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego 92110

• 5/28: Doodle Meet Up: 11 am – 12 pm; Nobel Dog Park, SD

• 5/28: Low Impact Mushing: 3 – 4 pm; Lake O’Neill – MCB Camp Pendleton Lake O’Neill Recreation, Camp Pendleton

• 5/28: Trail Walking with Fluffy Butts: 5 – 6 pm; Hosp view park Canyon Dr, Carlsbad

• Every Wednesday: Mission Valley Dog Meet Up: 10 – 11 am; Mission Valley Off Leash Civita Dog Park 2355 Via Alta, SD

• Every Wednesday: Yappy Hour: 5 – 8 pm; Savoie Eatery 2015 Birch Rd, Ste 720, Chula Vista

Zen Dog Spotlight: Bingley and Walter

This week we are delighted to introduce you to the adorable pug duo, Bingley and Walter! These two handsome boys are always happy and ready for anything, especially when Zen team member Molly gets to hang out with them. We have featured both of them on our Instagram @dogzenergy, showing off their sweet mugs. Take it away Bingley and Walter!  

State your full name and let us know a bit about your background.

      "My name is Bingley "Boo Boo" D'Orsi, I was named after Charles Bingley form Pride and Prejudice. I will be 9 years young on June 25th. I've been with my Mom and Dad since I was 8 weeks old and Mom told Dad I am getting a pug deal with it. I am originally from Philadelphia but made the cross country trip to San Diego with my family almost 5 years ago, sadly they did not leave my kitty sister Lola behind in Philly." 

      "Hi I am Walter. I've been with my family a little under two years and I am 9.5 years old. I first came to them as a foster dog through Pug Rescue of San Diego. My former family did not take very good care of me. Mom says they are my third owner (and last). After only having me a few months they fixed me right up and decided they couldn't be without my beefy self and "foster failed"."    

     What’s your favorite toy and why?

      Bingley: "Does Mom's lap count as a toy?"

      Walter: "I love my blue denta bone. Mom and Dad tried to buy me a new one but I wasn't having any of it. I also enjoy my Chewbacca squeaky toy."

      What does your typical day consist of, and what would your ideal day include?

      Bingley: "Starting at 5am I attempt to wake Mom up to feed me. They've gotten too smart these humans and have invented ways to prevent me from scratching at the door, but I always outsmart them. After I eat and take a walk, I head to my crate for much needed sleep, then my humans come home at dinner and I spend the rest of the night glued to my Mom's lap and barking at any four legged creatures that dare show their face on the tv screen. Then I get to sleep in a king sized bed, because I am a spoiled pug (Mom's words not mine)" 

      Walter: "Wake up, sit on Mom's face until she wakes up and feeds me. Sleep in my crate, which I love more than anything in the whole world, I have what the humans have called a tempurpedic mattress and I love it. Beg for treats, take more naps. Did I mention I like naps?"

      Who is your best friend and how did you meet?

     Bingley: "Mom is my best friend, I never leave her side and also my brother Frankie he passed to the rainbow bridge almost 2 years ago, and I miss him all the time."  

      Walter: "Dad no one is better than Dad." 

    What is the one question you wish your human would stop asking you, and the one question you wish your human would never stop asking you?

      Bingley:  "It's not so much a question, but Mom does say "Boo Boo stop barking at the tv" like all the time. And also when I wake her up early to eat she says "Under the covers" which is my cue to get back in bed.  I wish she'd never stop asking me if I want a treat."

      Walter: "The humans tell me all the time that I have stinky breath. I wish they would never stop telling me what a good boy I am." 

        If you were going to win an award at the "Oscar Pet Awards" would you want to win it for  1.) Cuteness 2.) Heroism/Courage 3.) Sassiness 4) Loyalty 5) Fashionista.  Give us a quick example/story of why we should pick you!

      Bingley: "I would definitely win for Loyalty and Courage . I am Mom's best friend and I stick to her like glue. We have been through so much together, including the loss of my beloved brother Frankie, and I had major scary neck surgery last year that required 9 weeks of rehabilitation and Mom says I am her warrior dog. She also says when I am tired I have the adorable habit of sticking my tongue out, which just adds to my charm." 

     Walter: "I would win for Cuteness and Courage. Cuteness because everyone says I look like a melon (hence my full name Waltermelon) I have more rolls than a bakery too. Courage because I weathered adversity, I had three homes in my life and the last one sadly neglected me. I am an ambassador not only for adoption but also for senior dogs. Mom and Dad say that adopting me was the best decision they ever made." 

      Any other insight you would like us to know?

     "Pugs are the best most affectionate dogs around. They say we are the comedians of the dog world and it's sort of true. Also we never met a piece of popcorn we wouldn't go bananas for. We encourage anyone interested in a pug to check out Pug Rescue of San Diego or Pug Nation Rescue in LA." 

A big thank you to Bingley, Walter, and their mama Shannon for participating in this week's Zen Dog Spotlight!