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Looking for a new best friend? San Francisco shelters waive some adoption fees Saturday

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News August 19, 2026August 18, 2026

Good news for animal lovers. San Francisco animal shelters will waive adoption fees this weekend as part of a nationwide effort to help more shelter pets find homes. The San Francisco SPCA will host its one-day adoption event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at its Adoption Center at 250 Florida St. The event […]

Ukiah pug takes ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ title from Sonoma County to national TV spotlight

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

A dog in a red life vest rides a surfboard through ocean waves as a person watches from behind.

Photos: Dogs hit the waves for 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News August 3, 2026August 7, 2026

10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships to be held Saturday in Pacifica

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Overcrowded Contra Costa animal shelter offers free pet adoptions this summer

by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Toxic algae in Mendocino County waterways could kill your dog

by Roger Coryell, Bay City News July 31, 2026August 3, 2026

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Beloved San Joaquin County Sheriff K-9 Axel retiring to chase balls instead of suspects

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Photos: Stockton ballpark goes to the dogs for Ports’ annual ‘Barks and Brews’ night

Santa Clara dog park reopens after tests reveal no cause for reported canine illnesses

by Valerie Conklin, Bay City News June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Grand jury: San Jose animal shelter shows progress, but transparency concerns linger

by Maryanne Casas-Perez, San Jose Spotlight June 7, 2026June 5, 2026

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