Human and dogs finally stopped to catch our collective breath and appreciate the view. Champ and Lily were actually a little TOO adventurous for my taste, wanting to see the view from the edge of the bluff looking straight down! After some sharp words from me, they reluctantly moved to a safer vantage point. I think these doggies are too adventure-prone for their own good sometimes... A little fear of heights is a good thing! After a few minutes at the tip-top of the Daly City skyline, we slipped and slid back down in record time (and a cloud of dust) -- it was fantastic Once back on the beach, we took off for the car at an easy jog -- a mellower Oona now trotting calmly along and Lazy Lily bringing up the distant tail of the doggie procession. Once back at the car we enjoyed a long, cool drink and collapsed into our seats. It was an unexpectedly awesome afternoon adventure and a great workout for human and canine alike!

The youngest pups -- Bindi, a super-speedy Miniature Pinscher mix, and Sasha, a Black Lab mix -- played furious games of chase that often ended with Sasha sprawled, panting, on the sand while Bindi ran circles around her. The Retrievers, Belle and Zoe, loped along the edge of the water and occasionally slammed into each other (for fun) while playing keep-away with a squeaky tennis ball. Champ, the world's sweetest and cutest Boxer boy, played "soccer" with his blue rubber squeaky ball, romped in the water with Belle and Zoe, and chased Sasha and Bindi whenever they slowed down enough for him to catch up.

We spent an hour and half playing together and had a blast even though I hadn't really planned any activities. We just showed up and made our own fun. Another unplanned but excellent adventure was had by all!

Ensuring that your pets are safe and secure, receiving regular meals, fresh water, scheduled medications, plenty of exercise and lots of loving care.

Creating peace of mind for you, the owner, in knowing that your pets are well cared for and enjoying a fun adventure while you are away.

The weather has been absolutely beautiful, with especially stunning morning seascapes. Whales and dolphins galore have been sighted from local beaches, and several live seal pups have found their way onshore! If the pups don't make it safely back to the water, the Marine Mammal Center of Marin is contacted for assistance. Our doggy friends are quite well-mannered and give the seals a wide berth (with just a bit of verbal coaching, that is...) We send out a warm welcome to all of our new friends and look forward to adventuring together throughout the gorgeous Pacific Coast summer

The gang, plus cute little Mollie the Dachsund, took the requisite Sharp Park Beach stroll and then spent a most excellent Saturday afternoon exploring Golden Gate Park. On Sunday, we took it easy and mostly laid around while the masses descended on the local beaches to enjoy the beautiful, sunny weather and the annual San Francisco 'Bay to Breakers' race. In the late afternoon we trekked up to Pet Smart for some new toys, and then it was off to Fort Funston to play! We Frisbee'd, fetched balls and sticks, squeaked, splashed and [Ziggy] woofed [at the hang-gliders, the seagulls, other dogs...] in joy. It was then time for all to eat their dinner/snacks and head for bed. A very nice weekend all around!

Our afternoon crew's romp through the hills near Fassler Avenue turned into a mad game of chase during another sudden downpour. An especially speedy group of doggies spent almost a half hour running all-out, leaping over bushes, zooming through piles of cedar chips and just tearing across the grassy hillside. It was truly a sight to see! The rain lent a dose of extra silliness to those always-playful pups and our eventual walk home was quite sedate, all tongues lolling. As usual, when it seemed the day would be spoiled by events beyond our control, our cheerful canine friends proved otherwise!

After several weeks of exercise to prepare for the Big Day, the gang was in shape to achieve our goal: a lengthy, Mussel Rock to Fort Funston round-trip trek, with plenty of swimming, ball chasing, and stick fetching along the way! Earlier this evening, five wet, tired doggies (plus Vanna, of course) headed home for dinner and a well-deserved nap.