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Doogie, an adoptable dog from SF SPCA

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Morgan the Keeshond

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Ziggy the Belgian Tervuren

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Pet Food Express

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City Dog Share

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Lush offerings from Minimal

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Gracie the Boston Terrier

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Tiffany Baeske with Apollo the dog

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Gumbo the Catahoula

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Lush offerings from Minimal

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Susan Ober and Herbie the Spaniel Mix

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Talent Contest Judges

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Cicero the English Bulldog with Ralph Rios, Marconi Calindas, his human Adam Baron, Hao Le, and Jun Quintana

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Talents included pets swinging from their human

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Talents included ignoring your commands

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Talents included chewing the lid off a coffee cup

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Gracie the Boston Terrier shows off her leathers

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Talents included dancing like the Black Swan, sort of

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Talents included "dancing like a papillon"

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Michi the Mix (in Japanese outfit)

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Karma the Australian Shepherd—our big winner!—doing "the foot stall" with human Patrick Major

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Melinda Ngo and Doug Lai with their dog, Hachi the Husky/Maltese Mix... and Miss Kitty

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Spider the kitten from the SF SPCA

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Lulu the Basset Hound

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Seamus the Cocker Spaniel from rescue organization Muttville

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On September 24, San Francisco's pet-izens hopped, trotted, flew and sauntered to Patricia's Green, the lovely strip of park in Hayes Valley on Octavia between Hayes and Fell, for SF DOGMA, a day to explore local arts, crafts and businesses—and to celebrate our city's uniquely dedicated love for our pets!

The SF SPCA and 7x7 presented the day with special booths featuring advice from Ask A Vet's Dr. Christina La Cerda, and Ask A Trainer offered by the SF SPCA dog behavior team. Informed Body engaged the crowd with "Bunnies and Buns," a program designed to shape up your buns while meeting adoptable bunnies from Save a Bunny. Other new best friends could be found at rescue organizations such as Family Dog Rescue, MILO Foundation, Muttville and more.

Furry friends were perfectly polished at the Wag Hotel booth, which offered complimentary nail trims and ear cleaning, while Happy Hounds Massage and treat your pets to complimentary assessments, evaluations and demonstrations. Humans puckered up for the Doggie Kissing Booth, ponying up $1 donations per , while others found holistic calm with Welldog Body Works, and others found treats at Pet Food Express, and fun information at City Dog Share—a local dog-sitting community—and DogTrekker, the local travel resource.

Attendees also got a chance to meet Cicero, winner of 7x7's Dogma Pet Photo Contest which searched for the pet that repped their hood the best! Cicero's largesse and dignity best represented his neighborhood of Jackson Square.

The highlight of the day was a Pet Talent Contest with tricks that varied from the silly to the sublime! Grand prize winner Karma won himself and his human Patrick Major a fantastic gift package which included a $100 voucher for any SF SPCA service or towards an adoption; five ALL DAY PLAY passes and a $100 Spa Package at Wag Hotel, a BB Jet Set Peurrari Pet Throw from Minimal, an original Unround Hound Square pendant from Novodeco Jewelry, a Happy Hounds Massage complimentary pet session, a pet book gift stack from Chronicle Books, a plush P.L.A.Y. Pet Bed, a portrait session from Nuena Photography, a fancy Gwen Gear Leash & Collar Set and more!

Check out our video of some of the best tricksters at the event.

Judges included Dr. Jennifer Scarlett (Co-President, San Francisco SPCA), Jason Walthall (Co-President, San Francisco SPCA), Brandy Kuentzel (winner of The Apprentice and SF SPCA super volunteer), Laurel Walsh (Fabulous SF SPCA Supporter), Charlaine Moore (SF SPCA Mega Fan), Jennifer Fearing (California Senior State Director, The Humane Society of the United States) and Russ Nelson (of the generous Salesforce Foundation.)

Big thanks to our event partners and sponsors, including Patxi's Pizza for opening up their facilities for humans in dire need during the day; the Neighborhood Parks Council; the Hayes Valley Merchants Association; the Hayes Valley Residents' Association;  BioBag; CleanWell; SFMade; KFOG's Street Team; mGive mobile/text donations service; and Sauce Restaurant.

Photography: Kira Stackhouse | Nuena Photography