Special Dogs Found Special Homes (2016 Part II)
At Sidewalk Dog we work hard each week to give a leg up to an adoptable special-needs dog, and it’s no secret that one of the most rewarding parts of our job is when we get woof that one of these pups...
View ArticleDoggie Dates: Bourbon Bones & Beer at Butcher & The Boar
Our love of dog-friendly events is no secret. And when they happen to be outdoor yappy hours that benefit local rescues? Whether we’re hosting or not, we get all a’wiggle and eagerly await the command...
View ArticleSpeak! 14 MN Dogs Whose Looks Say it All
Our fur-kids can’t talk but that doesn’t stop them from saying plenty. From derp to straight side-eye, these 14 Minnesota pups “speak” with just one look: 1. Nahhh, I have no idea who drank the rest of...
View ArticleDoggie Date: People & Pets on the Patio
UPDATE 7/27: Due to rain, this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 8/3. Holy Schnauzer, have you guys seen the calendar lately? Summer’s halfway done (sigh) but you still have plenty of time to...
View Article3 Squares Patio Party Goes Swimmingly for MN Dogs
This week we threw a warm n’ windy yappy hour at the gorgeous 3 Squares Restaurant. The lovely Renée Duncan Photography caught those precious pups of yours on camera — below are some of our fave pics...
View ArticleDoggie Date: Yappy Hour at 3 Squares Restaurant
August is almost here and we’re gearing up to make the last month of summer a hound-dog hootenanny from start to finish. Case in point: An upcoming SWD yappy hour on a gorgeous courtyard and patio....
View ArticleSidewalk Dog on Twin Cities Live: Adopt Guzzey
Today our pack leader Ali Jarvis stopped by Twin Cities Live to introduce Guzzey, a fluffy friend adoptable from Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue. This lil’ ladies man didn’t shy away from a snuggle...
View ArticleProject Delta’s Summerfest
This weekend, join Project Delta for their inaugural fundraising event in the heart of Minneapolis. In addition to supporting this terrific local org — which pairs veterans with PTSD and/or TBI with...
View ArticleDoggie Date: MN Paws on the Patio
Summer may be winding down, but our yappy hour scene is not: Bark your calendars for a Monday funday on Longfellow Grill‘s huge courtyard and patio along the gorgeous Mississippi River Parkway. Photo:...
View ArticleMN Pups Who Are Going for Gold (Kind Of)
We know, we know. Our dogs are the best and they’d take home the gold medal in everything because they’re wonderful in every way. (Did we mention they’re the best?) Like all great athletes, pups...
View ArticleFab, Thanks to Fido: How Dogs can Make Us Happier & Healthier
Photo: @maloryleigh/Instagram You’ve probably always known that your dog can make you happy, but did you know that an increasing body of research shows that your furry BFF can also make you healthy?...
View ArticleDoggie Date: Linden Hills Woofstock
Photo: @KMEPhotoMN/Instagram The temps may be about to dip, but our spirits are as high as ever: it’s almost time for one of our very favorite events of the year. Linden Hills Woofstock is back for its...
View ArticlePawesome on the Patio: Recap of our Longfellow Grill Yappy Hour
This week we waved goodbye to summer with a fun and festive yappy hour at Longfellow Grill. You pup-ulated their patio and courtyard in support of MN Paws, who had this to say: “Wow! What a wonderful...
View ArticleDoggie Date: Yappy Hour at The Freehouse
Photo: KME Photography We’re ready to rock the transition from summer to fall with yet another yappy hour at one of our fave North Loop spots. Join us, SWDers! WHAT: Yappy Hour at The Freehouse WHEN:...
View ArticleHome Safe: What The Retrievers is Doing to Help MN’s Lost Dogs
Don’t let this happen to you. Nothing quite compares to the gut-dropping sensation you feel upon realizing your dog has made a run for it and the uncertainty about whether he’ll make it back....
View ArticleSidewalk Dog on Twin Cities Live: Adopt Betty
This afternoon our pack leader Ali Jarvis swung by Twin Cities Live with Betty, a peach of a pit bull adoptable from Good Karma Animal Rescue of MN. Betty wasted zero time cuddling up on the couch...
View ArticleIt’s Okay to Get a Puppy. (There. We Said It.)
(Editor’s note: You guys know we’re ALL about adoption, and encourage y’all to scoop up adult and senior doggies since them puppies go quickly and easily. That said, we don’t judge, and today we’re...
View ArticleSpecial Dog Seeks Special Home: Mickey the Chi-Papillon Mix
Inspired by our founder Ali Jarvis’ “lemon” dog, Luc, this series is dedicated to local, special-needs pups looking for loving homes. This week’s adoptable pooch is sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka,...
View ArticleThe Doggie Daycare You Choose When You Want a Happy Dog in a Low-Stress...
Picking a daycare and boarding facility can be stressful: Will your dog be safe? Loved? And have fun, too? We’re here to help with this brand-new series, which highlights the pup-lovingest daycares and...
View ArticleTake your Pick: MN’s Dog-Friendly Apple Orchards
Photo: @ameliathebasenjix via Instagram Our autumn. An all-too-fleeting beauty with a bit of a bite, and a fave season for many. Naturally, we Minnesotans make a point of packing in as many outdoor...
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