Category Archives: Local News
Nina Shares Her Joy!
As we spend time most summer Saturdays at the Downtown Farmer’s Market, we make friends with the shoppers and with the children and dogs they bring with them. This summer we met Nina, age 8, who visits our table each…
Ginger & Peaches
In a cozy spot across from the Farmer's Market, two sweet dogs attract the attention of passing children....
Soldiers With Dogs
The good news for veterans and for shelter dogs is that there are organizations whose mission is to unite a companion dog with a veteran seeking help.
What Love Looks Like—A Dog Named Toby
[Update] Sadly Toby has left us. Here is a video made by his human, Jim Martin, in loving memory of Toby. Toby is a majestic black Labrador who comes from Washington state. Jim Martin, his human, promised they would be…
Dog-O-Ween 2013
A crisp, sunny autumn day — what a perfect afternoon to host our inaugural Dog-O-Ween! Last Saturday, October 26th, FoPAAS held the very first of our annual Dog-O-Ween fundraising events. The sunny day was much improved by the cheery, festive…
Farmer’s Market Goes to The Dogs
Most Saturday mornings, Friends of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter set up a table across from While normal Farmer’s Market hours are from 8 am to noon, you can find us between 9-11 am. We provide a safe spot for…