June 27, 2018 Formula Retail Pet Store Denied
On June 21, the SF Planning Commission DENIED a proposal for a conditional use permit to open a Los Angeles-based Healthy Spot chain store in the former Radio Shack location on 24th Street after hearing opposition from local pet stores, concerned citizens Upper Noe Neighbors and FUNDOG.
Read about it in Hoodline.

May, 2018 - Pet Store Chain Threatens Local Businesses
Formula retail pet store Healthy Spot from the L.A. area has chosen the former Radio Shack location on 24th Street to launch their enterprise in San Francisco. Local pet store merchants decry the unfair marketing tactics of this company and the potential for devastation to established small businesses. Read more and sign the petition here.

October 19, 2017 - GGNRA Battle Won !!!
The National Park Service just ended efforts to update regulations on dogs in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This has been a battle of 14 years. Thanks go out to our own Dave Emanuel (and his buddy Peck) for his enormous contribution to the successful conclusion to our long struggle to keep our local beaches open to off-leash dog play. Dave made trips to Washington D.C., met locally with our Congresswomen and other elected leaders, organized fundraising events and generally kept the fight alive. Way to go. Read the full story at https://www.woofieleaks.com/

WoofieLeaks Reveals Blatant Bias in Development of GGNRA Dog Plan
January 4, 2017 - Legal Defense Fund: Stop the GGNRA Dog Rule launched the WoofieLeaks website to publish documents received from the National Park Service as part of the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the National Park Service. The public has a right to know what was going on behind the scenes while the Park Service was supposed to be listening to and incorporating community input on its proposed dog restrictions for the GGNRA. Documents obtained reveal that the agency was biased. Federal employees were hostile toward anyone who opposed its plan—from concerned community members to elected officials.

Read the actual emails at WoofieLeaks.com.

FUNDOG endorsements November 2016
We stand behind these leaders who have consistently worked to keep local parks open to San Francisco families who recreate with their dogs. They have always had our backs and it is time to have theirs.
Scott Wiener, California Senate, 11th District
Joel Engardio, SF Board of Supervisors, 7th District

Scott Wiener
As a San Francisco City & County Supervisor, Scott Wiener recognized early on the problems with the National Park Service’s proposed GGNRA Dog Management Plan. His support went way beyond a supportive letter or call. He convened hearings, passed San Francisco resolutions; met personally with GGNRA staff, seeing ways through the political impasse, and joined us – front and center – on our marches and rallies. In addition to this, he secured funding for additional staff and facilities for San Francisco’s Animal Care & Control.

Joel Engardio
Joel has been clear in his actions and his words that he supports recreation for dogs in our parks and open space, including preservation of the off-leash opportunities that exist today in the GGNRA. His columns in the Examiner have been instrumental in raising awareness about the need for canine recreation in our crowded city. Joel is a no-nonsense socially liberal fiscally conservative leader who promotes sensible solutions to San Francisco's issues.

Don't be confused. You might have read about a guy named Bruce who has a Progressive slate bias and a one-man political action committee. You can read the recent CW Nevius article about it where I state my opinions strongly. Local dog group leadership has been unanimous in their shock and distain for these endorsements and the process (or lack of) that created them.