Last week we made a special donation to an amazing organization in Cuba. Nora was full of gratitude that we were able to bring them the medical supplies needed for their clinic. TAP Animal Project has a clear mission "To eliminate the suffering of Cuban animals through mass sterilization campaigns, public education, and the promotion of animal health care."
Read moreHelping Oscar and Sam - donation news
We are going to be changing up our donation news format a bit to help you all learn about the individual dogs that benefit from PupWalks donations.
Sharing the personal stories of the dogs is a great way to connect you all to the impact you are making as a community together!
Read moreDonation to Valley Humane Society
Yesterday, Robin (center) delivered a donation to Valley Humane Society at their weekly "Yappy Hour" event. It was fun to meet the VHS volunteers and staff during a social event and chat over a glass of wine.
Read moreWe walk in the rain
All these photos were from another wet day in Marin
Susi's tip of the Month
Here is an example of one of Rob’s German Shepherds.
Donation to Tri Valley Animal Rescue
TVAR is a 501c3 rescue in the Pleasanton/Dublin area dedicated to ending the unnecessary euthanasia of homeless and abandoned animals. The organization saves almost 1000 pets annually with their foster and shelter programs!
Read moreWelcoming Sara to team Marin
Sara walks for us in San Rafael and the surrounding area. You can see her here with Jojo and Maggie (below) who had just had a minor procedure.
Read moreDog training
Another evening at the east bay HQ of PupWalks
Welcome Kate to our team in Marin
Kate walks for us in Southern Marin covering the Mill Valley & Tiburon region. You can see her here with Charlie.
Read moreSusi's tip of the month
Are some breeds bad?
At PupWalks we are interested in the temperament and behavior of the individual dog versus ill informed stories about breeds that suggest PitBulls are bad, Cane Corso’s are killers and German Shepherds are dangerous.
Read moreSusi's tip of the month
Training me is not an option, it is an obligation. It is not something to be done only once I start causing problems….
Read moreNataly joins our team in Marin
Meet Nataly! When we saw Nataly’s application we were very excited by her experience.
She spent 3 years volunteering with Northern California Family Dog Rescue at adoption events, walking their dogs and working in the kennels and feeding dogs.
Read moreDonating to Love & Second chances
Love and Second Chances is based in San Ramon and their mission is to help death-row, abused, and neglected dogs find forever homes. They do not discriminate by breed, age or special needs and take on several challenging medical cases each year.
Read moreSusi's tip of the month
Susi is our regional manager in Oakland. She’s also a trainer.
Grace rejoins us in Marin!
Grace joined us in 2017 and was an immediate hit with all her dogs and clients. She’s an animal lover and vegan who volunteers at an animal sanctuary in Nicasio. We became friends!
Read moreWelcome Jane to our team in Marin
Jane lives in Novato and was a client of ours before she started walking. Jane is a lifelong dog owner and Lever and also she is into equestrian events.
Read moreWelcome Katie to our team in Berkeley
PupWalker Katie has joined our Berkeley team! Katie has professional dog walking and pet sitting experience in addition to volunteering at an animal shelter.
Read moreRichard joins our team in Marin
Richard has lived with dogs for many years. In the UK he had a Lurcher (large hunting dog related to Greyhounds) and now his family have Lulu a Bernese Mountain Dog and several cats. Richard contacted us asking if he could walk for a few hours a day because he loves dogs and the outdoors and like many of our team, wanted to get fit.
Read moreSusi's tip of the Month
Susi is our regional manager in Oakland. She’s also a dog trainer!