This Saturday, November 22, Canine Companions for Independence is holding its annual Dog Fest at NTC Park at Liberty Station. 

The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. and includes a 1 1/2 mile walk, contests, vendor booths and lots of fun for you and your furry companions.

This is a wonderful way to get some exercise, spend time with your family, and raise some funds for this incredible organization.

Canine Companions for Independence supports people in need of assistance to improve their quality of life by raising and training wonderful puppies and then providing them to those who qualify.

I came across an interesting article today written by Motley Fool in the Nasdaq bulletin regarding the growth of pet ownership in America. I thought I would share some of the statistics with you.

In a survey completed by the American Pet Products Association for 2013-2014, they discovered that 68% of Americans  have pets in their home. 56.7 million of us have dogs while 45.3% have cats.

In an online survey where pet owners were asked several questions about life with their pets, 91% said they consider their pet as part of the family.