The Mendocino Voice
Ukiah dog toast of the Big Apple. Welcome home, Jinny Lu!
Jinny Lu, 6, of Ukiah, who as of Friday is the World’s Ugliest Dog, is tired of being lionized. Lions are cats, after all.
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August 2026
The Mendocino Voice
These drops kill fleas—but they’re getting into everything
The monthly flea control you squeeze between your dog’s shoulder blades is built to spread. It collects in the oil glands of the skin and seeps back into the coat…
July 2026
The Mendocino Voice
Toxic algae in Mendocino County waterways could kill your dog
Three dogs went into the South Fork Eel at Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, outside Leggett, in the summer of 2002. Two started seizing within five to 10 minutes, and both…
June 2026
The Mendocino Voice
8 Mendocino coast beaches where your dog is welcome
On the Mendocino coast, the question isn’t whether you can bring the dog. It’s to which beach. The rules change every few miles: off-leash at a couple of spots, a…
The Mendocino Voice
Mendocino County’s Animal Care Services dodges budget cuts
Mendocino County’s supervisors cut the county budget Tuesday, and by the end of the day, everyone knew where the money went. On paper the proposed budget is balanced — but…
May 2026
The Mendocino Voice
Kittens are in season across Mendocino County
The kittens are beginning to show up at the Mendocino County animal shelter in Ukiah. A few at first. Then a few more each week. By mid-summer, there will be…
The Mendocino Voice
Mendocino County’s best dog hikes
MENDOCINO CO., 5/6/26 — If you live in Mendocino County and you have a dog, you have already learned the hard way that most state-park trails are off-limits to four-legged company. Pull up to Van Damme on a Saturday morning, get out of the truck with a leash in your hand, and a ranger will polite...
April 2026
The Mendocino Voice
Mendocino County has its own dog breed
Drive south on Highway 101 toward Hopland, and you'll pass a turnoff for McNab Ranch Road. Most people zip by without noticing. But that little road is the namesake of…
January 2026
Sonoma County Gazette
How Pebbles made me a dog person
It was 1987. Vermont. I was young, dumb, and living with a woman whose Rottweiler was very pregnant.
October 2025
Sonoma County Gazette
Gretel, Forestville School’s comfort dog turns three
There’s a special someone padding down the halls of Forestville School — and she’s got four paws, a wagging tail and a talent for making everyone smile. Gretel, the school’s…
August 2025
Sonoma County Gazette
Dogs keep kids active, study finds – especially young girls
If your kids are campaigning hard for a puppy, science just handed them fresh ammo. A three-year study that followed 600 children from preschool into early elementary school found that…
Sonoma County Gazette
Bark to school: Puppy training for Sonoma County families
Back to school isn’t just for the kids — it’s for puppies too! As families gear up for another school year, it’s the perfect time to help your puppy start…
Sonoma County Gazette
Sonoma County shelters overflowing, fee-waived kitten adoptions offered
Sonoma County shelters are overflowing, prompting the Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC) to join a national ASPCA campaign and offer fee-waived kitten adoptions.
Sonoma County Gazette
Sonoma County pets are getting a powerful new advocate – here’s who
Cynthia King is stepping into new territory this week, taking over as CEO of the Sonoma County Humane Society as of August 4. The move is significant — not only…
July 2025
Sonoma County Gazette
These rescued dogs were minutes from disaster-now they need you
Right now, in Ensenada, Mexico, nearly 200 dogs remain trapped in conditions described by rescuers as horrific—living without clean water, adequate food or basic medical care. Sonoma County-based Compassion Without…
February 2025
Sonoma County Gazette
Do GPS, Apple or satellite tags really work for tracking dogs in rural Sonoma County?
When your dog takes off into the hills or woods, panic sets in fast. You want a way to track them before they get too far. GPS collars, Apple AirTags…
December 2024
Sonoma County Gazette
Humane Society of Sonoma County: a commitment to animals and families
At Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC), every adoption is a lifeline, connecting animals in need with families ready to open their hearts and homes. New board president Lisa Barnes…