Dog-friendly Baseball
If only the Red Sox had a dog day
Summer is coming to a close, but if you live in Kansas City you've still got one more chance to take your dog out to the ball game. This Sunday, September 27th is the Bark at The K promotion. For $25 both you and your dog can attend the game.
The list of dog friendly baseball parks seems to be growing by the year. This season there were 16 dog friendly MLB games and countless more minor league games. Add your pics from the games to the Fido Factor stadium listings and we'll pick the best ones for a doggie baseball slideshow.
Here are some of the links to the 2009 Dog Days of Summer. If you need some doggie fan gear before next year's game, check out the Sporty Dog site. See you at the ball park next summer!
San Francisco Giants 8/1/09
Florida Marlins 4/24/09
Chicago White Sox [Photos] 5/20/09
Oakland A's 7/17/09
Toronto Blue Jays [blog post] 7/26/09
San Diego Padres 8/18/09
Cincinnati Reds 9/15/09
Texas Rangers 9/20/09
SF/SPCA Dog Days of Summer
Last night the Fido Factor team was out hobnobbing with the doggie elite at the San Francisco SCPA's Dog Days of Summer. The Westin St. Francis sponsored the event as a celebration of their Heavenly Dog Bed. The event featured a full bar of dog treats, portraits with your dog, and a fashion show sponsored by Cheeko B. Check out the slide show from the event!
Paul Mitchell Dog Fair SOMA
Saturday Paul Mitchell pet products held a street fair to benefit the San Francisco SPCA. The event was on Sherman Street next to Victoria Manalo Draves Park and featured a dog fashion show and lots of dog friendly vendors including Wag Hotels, Paw Pets, and Laura Rogers Photography. Of course, Fido Factor was there showing off our great iPhone application and talking about our growing database of dog friendly locations. Check out the pics below!
Hollywoof Movie Night
On August 14th the Fido Factor team headed over to Oakland for the Hollywoof movie premiere of MINE, organized by Dogopolis. MINE is an independent documentary that chronicles the plight of the Hurricane Katrina dogs and their owners. It is an amazing, heartbreaking movie that has been making the rounds on the film festival circuit.
The Dogopolis crew did a great job of organizing the event. Over 200 people and 80 dogs came out to enjoy the evening. In addition, the event featured dog friendly vendors including The Rex Center, Kendra Luck Dogumentarian, and Maddie Girl organic dog food.
Some of the night's highlights included the green carpet photos, Oscar Meyer Weiner car, and the dozens of well behaved dogs. You can check out the official pics on the Dogopolis Facebook page as well as Captain's Vizsla Thing blog.
Dog-friendly Beehive Boston Event
This Saturday, August 15th, The Beehive in Boston is throwing a K9 cocktail party to raise money for the Animal Rescue League of Boston. What better way to help out animals than throwing back a couple of drinks with you pup? And in case you didn't already know, The Beehive is one of Boston's best restaurants. The owner, Jack Brady, is also the man behind Pho Republique. Check out the full press release below.
Let your dog buy you a drink
(Boston, MA) –Those big doggie eyes gazing up at you longingly, that cute little paw brushes your hand to grab your attention, as man’s best friend looks up at you and says in one quick yelp, “Dude I need a drink!” - But where to go….where to go? Sure, everyone and their sister with an outdoor patio has a dog brunch…but, only one place in Boston, The Beehive, is offering your furry friend their very own afternoon of cocktails featuring the likes of:
The Beeftini – The Beehive’s special blend of slow, simmered beef broth. ($1)
The Veggie Mary - A mouth watering stew of local farm fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and celery. ($1)
The Tail Wagger – good ol’ down home smoky chicken broth ($1)
With 100% of doggie cocktail proceeds going from to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, this is the perfect afternoon to turn your dog into a lush!
“K-9 and Cocktails” will be held at The Beehive, located at 541 Tremont Street in Boston’s South End on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Reservations are recommended by calling 617-423-0069.
Humans should not feel left out with plenty of cocktails and a special afternoon nibbles menu too!
Even More:
All pooch cocktails will be served in complimentary WetNoz© scoop bowls provided by Bark Place Spa & Boutique along with other surprises and goodies. And what goes better with a doggie drink than a doggie treat?! The Polka Dog Bakery, the South End’s Dog Bakery, will be providing martini-glass-shaped doggie treats, exclusively for this event. And don’t worry! These doggie cocktails contain no alcohol! Your pooch will be indulging in The Beehive’s finest cocktail recipes, made just for your pup. What more could a dog bark for?! Don’t be surprised if your pet pal passes out when they get home…it’s going to be a ruff day!
For more information or reservations please call 617.423.0069.
About The Beehive:
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment. The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com . Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
About Polka Dog Bakery:
Polka Dog Bakery began in the heart of Boston's hip and historic South End. Founded as a tribute to a one-eyed rescue Boxer, Pearl, the comfortably cozy local-dog hangout keeps alive Pearl's memory and embraces her spirit of small-town friendliness and old world charm. All Polka Dog treats are baked fresh from scratch every day using the finest all-natural ingredients, with no added salt or preservatives, and can be found in quality dog shops and natural food stores across the globe.
About Bark Place Spa and Boutique:
Located in Boston’s South End, Bark Place is the place to pamper your dog. With a range of services such as the Doggie Spa, Do It Yourself Wash Stands, a Bark-eria Café as well as a doggie day care, Bark Place offers the best care for your dog. Pamper your dog at Bark Place any day of the week with their convenient hours open from 7:00am to 7:00pm, 7 days a week. Bark Place is conveniently located in Minot Hall at 1721 Washington Street, Boston. For more information about Bark Place, visit our website at www.barkplacesouthend.com or call (857) 362-7494.