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| My dog Phoebe as the "cream" in a Cocker Spaniel Sandwich with Coco and Dexter at a Pet Event to help Bulldogs in need! |
DOGS LEND A PAW TO HELP PETS IN NEED
Even though Icy is a Siberian Husky and Phoebe is a Havanese, Maltese mix (we think!), my dogs are always happy to lend a paw to help any animal shelters and rescue pets in need. I rescued Phoebe from the county animal shelter, where I volunteered when we lived in Phoenix. Phoebe knows what it's like to be a frightened shelter dog (read her story here!)
There aren't that many Dog Friendly Restaurants on Long Island, so a pet event at a restaurant with a dog friendly patio is a welcome find! The Refuge, in Melville New York, teamed up with Tito's Vodka to co-sponsor a fabulous dog friendly brunch to help a local Bulldog rescue.
A TRULY WELCOMING PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
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| Phoebe relaxing in Carol's arms at the table. Coco sittin' pretty in her mom Christine's lap |
A truly welcoming pet friendly restaurant goes out of it's way to show dogs how happy they are to see them!
Talk about a dog friendly restaurant that really gets it, The Refuge even offered a special doggie menu! On the menu were steak and brown rice or chicken and brown rice dishes made especially for dogs! I ordered the chicken and rice for Phoebe. Coco had the chicken and rice too, and Dexter had the steak and rice. Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed their dog friendly meals!
Phoebe is a bit of a social butterfly, so she enjoyed making friends with many of the other dogs in attendance. She met Bulldogs, Pomeranians, Schnauzers, and even a white Husky (jealous much, Icy??)! How cute are these little sweeties!?
Along with a delicious brunch, there were free flowing dog treats and raffle baskets. One of the baskets was a Tito's Vodka gift basket! I had visions of hosting a girl's night with fun drinks made with Tito's Vodka, which I love. I bought $20 worth of raffle tickets and put nearly ALL of them into the Tito's gift basket. Sadly, I did not win. My girl's night Tito's Vodka party was not to be. *SIGH*
Literally, BEST. OMELETTE. EVER. I can't wait to go back to The Refuge for brunch!
Have you been to, or plan to attend, any Pet Friendly Events this season? Tell us about it in the comments. We love hearing about adventures with your pets too!
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| Dog friendly restaurant The Refuge really knows how to welcome the pups! This little guy sure was enjoying his special doggie meal. |
Talk about a dog friendly restaurant that really gets it, The Refuge even offered a special doggie menu! On the menu were steak and brown rice or chicken and brown rice dishes made especially for dogs! I ordered the chicken and rice for Phoebe. Coco had the chicken and rice too, and Dexter had the steak and rice. Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed their dog friendly meals!
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| The outdoor patio at The Refuge is so nice. It has a beautiful bar and lots of seating. |
MAKING FRIENDS WITH DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE
Phoebe is a bit of a social butterfly, so she enjoyed making friends with many of the other dogs in attendance. She met Bulldogs, Pomeranians, Schnauzers, and even a white Husky (jealous much, Icy??)! How cute are these little sweeties!?
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| My dog Phoebe made lots of friends at the dog rescue brunch! |
Along with a delicious brunch, there were free flowing dog treats and raffle baskets. One of the baskets was a Tito's Vodka gift basket! I had visions of hosting a girl's night with fun drinks made with Tito's Vodka, which I love. I bought $20 worth of raffle tickets and put nearly ALL of them into the Tito's gift basket. Sadly, I did not win. My girl's night Tito's Vodka party was not to be. *SIGH*
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| What a great dog friendly event! Thanks to The Refuge and Tito's Vodka for sponsoring this brunch to benefit Long Island Bulldog Rescue. |
Literally, BEST. OMELETTE. EVER. I can't wait to go back to The Refuge for brunch!
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| Delicious omelette at The Refuge brunch to benefit dog rescue |
Have you been to, or plan to attend, any Pet Friendly Events this season? Tell us about it in the comments. We love hearing about adventures with your pets too!
