What Should You Do If Your Dog Finds a Bat in California?
If your dog finds or mouths a bat in California, create distance, avoid touching the bat, and call the professionals who can assess the exposure.
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September 2026
California Declared an El Niño Emergency. What Should Dog Owners Do Now?
California’s El Niño emergency is a preparedness move—not an evacuation order. Here is the calm, practical plan Monterey Bay dog households can make now.
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When Is It Too Hot to Walk Your Dog in California?
There is no single safe temperature for every dog. Use the weather, route, surface and your dog’s individual risk to decide when to move, shorten or skip a...
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When Should You Cancel a Coastal Outing With Your Dog?
A Small Craft Advisory is not automatically a beach closure. Here’s how to decide when boating, paddling or walking the coast with your dog should wait.
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Can You Bring Your Dog to Coastal Cleanup Day?
Dogs may join some Monterey Bay cleanups, but only at dog-friendly sites and on leash. Here’s how to verify the rules and decide whether bringing your dog is...
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