Most guidebooks focus on attractions like museums and restaurants. But what if you’re a dog and can’t get into those places? What if you prefer a nice park, a handy outdoor water dish, a colorful fire hydrant or accommodating tree? This book answers that need. Author A. K. Crump profiles more than two dozen of San Francisco's dogs and their pet humans, pointing out the most dog-friendly neighborhoods, offering tips for must-see destinations, and more. The book shows how, together, they can make the most of this world-class city.

It's back, bigger and better, with new stories & illustrations! First published in 1984, the book recounts the delightful story of two stray dogs who roamed the streets of San Francisco in the early 1860s, as reported in newspapers of the period. In a new introduction, Barker compares these contemporary accounts with the myths that have evolved around Bummer and Lazarus. Herb Caen called the original a wonderful addition to the shelf of Sanfriscana.

A joyful celebration of the canine community throughout every neighborhood in this passionate, dog-loving city from the acclaimed Bay Area photographer. In this book featuring some 300 photographs of the dogs that call The City by the Bay their home, acclaimed Bay Area and dog rescue photographer Mark Rogers has a unique talent for capturing each dog’s individual personality, as tiny puppies dominate even the most iconic landmarks. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Haight-Ashbury, from Alcatraz to the Embarcadero, this book is an adorable tribute to the city’s most fetching four-legged inhabitants.

Each of these city-specific dog-resource directories takes all of the guesswork out of finding new dog shops, services and places, including dog day cares, boarding facilities, pet sitters, dog parks, dog trainers, pet boutiques, alternative therapies, and neighborhood pet-supply stores. Each listing includes not only the address, phone number, hours of operation, and payment information, but also an original review that offers readers the inside scoop on each business. Also included is an emergency directory that's essential for middle-of-the-night ailments, a dog rescue directory, puppy starter kit, and lost dog help. The listings are arranged in an easy thumb-through layout and the book is perfectly sized to fit in a pocketbook or glove box.

Collection of contemporary news articles and pictures about the dogs. Author argues that the dogs did not belong to Emperor Norton.