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Sonoma County Edition
Your local guide to life with pets in Sonoma County.
Discover pet-friendly places, local events, expert advice, rescue stories, local offers, and the businesses that make life with pets easier.
Latest Issue — Volume 1, Issue 2
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The lifestyle magazine for locals and their pets. Pick up your free copy around Sonoma County or read it online.
What You'll Find in our magazines
Ask the Expert
Local vets and trainers answer your pet questions
Pet Activities
Pet Madlib, Pet Passport, and other fun features
Photo Contest
Submit your pet’s best shot for a chance to be featured
Training Articles
Tips and guides to help your pet become the best companion
Pet-Friendly Travel
Local getaways and day trips you can take with your pet
Rescue Stories
Heartwarming tales of pets and the people who love them
Local Deals
Exclusive discounts on top local brands
Puzzles & Games
Crosswords, spot-the-difference, and more pet-themed fun
Reader features
Submit your pet
Every issue celebrates the pets of Sonoma County. Send a photo and a little story for Pet of the Month, reader features, our social posts and future magazine pages.
Pet of the Month
Reader features
Social spotlights
Local pet-friendly guides
Make the most of life with pets here
Patios, trails, events, moving, seasonal care and the local resources pet owners ask about most.
Dog-Friendly Patios
Wineries, breweries and cafés where your dog is welcome at the table.
Local Trails & Parks
Leash rules, shade, water stops and the best early-morning loops.
New Pet Owner Resources
Vets, supplies, licensing and the first-month checklist.
Senior Pet Care
Comfort, mobility and wellness for older dogs and cats.
Puppy Resources
Socials, classes, budgets and what to do in week one.
Seasonal Safety
Heat, smoke days, foxtails, holidays and fire-season prep.
Local Guide
Local Favorites
Discover the best pet-friendly spots in Sonoma County. From vet clinics to dog parks, cafés to hiking trails — all vetted by local pet lovers.
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Cotati Small Animal Hospital
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Full-service veterinary care with emergency services. Award-winning team dedicated to compassionate pet health in Sonoma County.
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CUVER Belgian Brewers
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🍽️Restaurant
Family-run Belgian craft brewery and taproom in Windsor with a dog- and kid-friendly patio, traditional Saisons, Abbey ales, and Friday food trucks.
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Russian River Brewing Company
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Iconic Santa Rosa brewpub, home of Pliny the Elder. Dog-friendly outdoor seating with pizza, pub fare, and legendary beers.
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K9 Activity Club
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Full-service dog boarding, daycare, and training facility. Certified trainers use positive reinforcement for lasting results, plus supervised play, socialization, and comfortable overnight stays.
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Doggy Daze Grooming
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Professional grooming with a gentle touch. Specializing in anxious pups and breed-specific cuts.
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Rincon Valley Dog Park
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3-acre off-leash park with separate areas for large and small dogs. Benches, shade, and water stations.
5108 Badger Rd
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Flying Goat Coffee
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Locally roasted specialty coffee with outdoor seating perfect for you and your pup. Dog treats at the counter!
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The Barlow Dog-Friendly District
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12-acre outdoor market with breweries, restaurants, and shops. Dogs welcome throughout the walkways.
6770 McKinley StVisit
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Cooperage Brewing Company
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Dog-friendly craft brewery with a spacious taproom and outdoor patio. Rotating taps, food trucks, and water bowls for pups.
981 Airway CtVisit
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Pet Food Express
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Quality pet food, supplies, and self-service dog wash stations.
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Spring Lake Regional Park
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Beautiful trails around Spring Lake. Dogs allowed on-leash with stunning views.
393 Violetti Rd
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Paws & Claws Daycare
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Safe and fun dog daycare with supervised play groups.
890 Piner Rd(707) 573-7297
Lagunitas Brewing Company
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Iconic brewery with huge dog-friendly outdoor area. Live music, great vibes, and plenty of room to roam.
1280 N McDowell BlvdVisit
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Expert advice
Answers from local people who know pets
Practical articles from Sonoma County vets, groomers, trainers, rescues and wellness pros — written to help, not to sell.
Veterinarians
Wellness, senior care and when to call the vet
Trainers
Fixing habits early and choosing the right class
Groomers
Coat care, nails and how often is enough
Rescues
Fostering, adoption and settling a new pet in
Local events
Adoption days, meetups, fundraisers and more
Find pet-friendly happenings around the county — or tell us about one so more neighbors can join in.
Rescue spotlight
Local rescues, adoptable pets and foster needs
Issue 2 includes our Sonoma County Rescue Guide. Meet the organizations helping pets find homes and see how you can foster, volunteer or adopt.
Rescue partners
Adoptable pet profiles from local rescues will appear here.
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Local Pet Perks
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Local Coupons
Clip deals from nearby pet businesses
Member Discounts
Save on food, grooming & vet care
Nearby Offers
Discover perks close to home
Virtual Vet
Connect with a licensed vet from home
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A free service from PetAlli — everything for your pets, in one place.
Nominate a business
Know a place pet owners love?
Tell us about the local spots that make life with pets easier. We'll consider them for features, guides and future issues.
Our local network
Built Like a Local Co-Op
Local Tails grows through the people and businesses who participate in it. Readers submit pets, events, questions, and favorite places. Local businesses contribute offers, expertise, sponsorships, and community support. Rescues share animals and stories that deserve attention. Together, it becomes more than a magazine. It becomes a useful local network for people who love their pets.
Local Tails is a cooperative local media platform for pet owners, local businesses, rescues, experts, and sponsors. Rescues share adoption, foster, volunteer, and donation opportunities. Sponsors support pet-owner guides and community resources. Local Tails brings it all together in print, digital, and social media.
Businesses Contribute
Founding Partners support useful content, expert education, local offers, and community resources that help pet owners make better local choices.
Become a Founding PartnerRescues & Experts Get Seen
Local Tails gives local rescues, trainers, groomers, vets, and pet professionals a place to educate, support, and connect with the community.
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Local Tails partners with businesses that want to become familiar, trusted, and useful to local pet owners. If your business belongs in the local pet-owner community, explore our Founding Partner options.