A lot can change in four years. There could be new a president, what was cool in 2013 now seems lame and a pet store in Benicia could bid farewell to its owner. Saying goodbye will be what Pups ‘N Purrz does once store owner James Long moves from Benicia to Oregon. Long is moving […]
Multiple vendors to be represented at Pups ‘N’ Purrz summer adoption event
Fifty years ago in San Francisco was the Summer of Love. Pups ’N’ Purrz and Umbrella of Hope have no intention of topping that cultural touchstone, but they still will be celebrating in their own way. This Saturday, the Benicia-based pet supply store and the Pittsburg-based animal rescue agency will join forces for an adoption […]
Pups ‘N’ Purrz to host Mother’s Day-themed adoption event
Six Chihuahua mix puppies among animals available Sunday is Mother’s Day, and those looking to get a special gift can go to Pups ’N’ Purrz the day before to bring home a four-legged friend. Umbrella of Hope, the Pittsburg-based animal rescue group, will be hosting a special Mother’s Day-themed adoption event at Pups ’N’ Purrz. […]
Photo: 1 dog, 1 cat find new homes at weekend adoption event
Pups ‘N’ Purrz, Umbrella of Hope partnering to ’empty the shelters’
Next weekend will be a good time to come to Pups ’N’ Purrz and take home a pet. Umbrella of Hope, the Pittsburg-based adoption agency and a frequent partner of Pups ’N’ Purrz, will be one of more than 20 animal welfare agencies in Northern California taking part in Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” […]
Dog found in Benicia seeks foster home
(This story has been updated from the print edition) If you are in the process of looking for a new pet, consider those who really need a home. Right now, there is a dog discovered in Benicia who is is desperate need of a foster home. In early January, a 12-year-old female Chihuahua mix […]
Local student’s creations now available at Pups N Purrz
Local pet outfitter Pups ‘n Purrz is now offering handmade dog beds crafted by an enterprising young local artisan. Vanessa, a third-grader at Mary Farmar Elementary School, makes the beds in a variety of sizes and fabric designs, with hypoallergenic poly fill, and commissions them for sale at the pet supply store. “I […]
Photo: Barking up the right Christmas tree
Bark For Life: Walking with paws for a good cause
As runners were taking part in the annual Relay for Life at Benicia Middle School to raise money for the American Cancer Society, a new concurrent event was working toward the same goal. The difference: the participants had two extra legs and long tails. Between 40 and 50 people attended the American Cancer Society’s first […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Trans return to manage Rrags Coffee shop
Sam and Gia Tran, former hosts at Rrags Coffee Shop, 1383 East Second St., are back as the new management team at the site. In addition, they’ve made changes at Rrags that range from longer hours to lower prices, as well as new breakfast and lunch entrees, including selections that are gluten-free. The Trans have […]