Make Black Friday Dog Friendly
Dogs love shopping too!
The Thanksgiving holiday is just a few procrastination filled work days away, time to start dreaming of yummy Turkey, buttery stuffing, and if you’re like 63% of Americans, candied yams. Oh the dinner, the family drama, and the dog begging for table scraps… precious holiday memories. Not to worry though, soon your mind will turn from second helping remorse to savings, savings, savings! That's right, Black Friday is back. The day we excuse ourselves from civility in pursuit of the bargain.
But what about the dog? Consumer Reports says the average consumer will spend 13 hours holiday shopping this year. Long hours perusing the best deals means time away from the home and time away from the dog. Sad. What if there was a way to spend as much time as you wanted shopping, without having to worry about your dog being home alone, tied up outside the store, or racking up an expensive doggie daycare tab??? 1,000 points if you guessed the solution was Fido Factor. That's right, Fido Factor has made dog friendly shopping easy. Browse our 330 dog friendly retailers on our website or on the go with our free iPhone app and shop the day away with your best friend. Fido Factor details each stores' leash policy, permitted dog sizes, breakables, if other dogs will be there, treats, water bowls, and more. You will also want to be sure your dog is comfortable around large crowds. If Fido is skittish in groups, this Friday might not be the best day for a first jaunt around the city. Even if your dog is a crowd veteran we encourage all owners to review the following safety tips before venturing out with the dog - City Dog Basics
If all this info wasn't enough, take a look below at some of our favorite dog friendly stores offering special bargains this Friday. We've highlighted the dog policies for each and the Black Friday hours and sales, the only thing you need to worry about it is shaking off the Thanksgiving food comma. So grab the dog and spend some money, apparently we're in some sort of recession.
Best Buy Dog Policy: http://www.fidofactor.com/location/14843/best-buy
Special Hours: Doors open at 5am, tickets handed out as early at 3am – WOW.
Sales: Too many to list, check the link http://www.bestbuy.com/doorbusters2009
Nordstrom Dog Policy: http://www.fidofactor.com/location/2883/nordstrom
Special Hours: Doors open from 8am-9pm.
Sales: All clothing 33% off, Ladies shoes and boots 33% off
Pottery Barn Dog Policy: http://www.fidofactor.com/location/224/pottery-barn
Special Hours: 10am-9pm
Sales: Pottery Barn is keeping quiet about particulars, all sales announced Friday morning.
DSW Shoes Warehouse Dog Policy: http://www.fidofactor.com/location/562/dsw-shoe-warehouse
Special Hours: 8:30am-9pm
Sales: All Gucci products on sale
*All dog related information based on locations listed and subject to change. Please verify individual property policies before visiting.
Hotel Monaco Halloween
Halloween is still two days away, but the Fido Factor pups have already been out at three doggie Halloween parties in San Francisco. Last night the Kimpton's Hotel Monaco hosted a Halloween fashion show to raise money for the San Francisco SPCA. We have to give the Hotel Monaco five dog bones for throwing a great party. It was paws down one of the best events we've been to. The night included a runway fashion show hosted by Liam Mayclem, host of KPIX-TV’s Eye on the Bay, a silent auction, and even some treats for doggie owners.
SOMA Howl’o'ween Dog Fest
This Saturday, October 3rd the Fido Factor team will be out in Mission Creek Park for a doggie Halloween festival. Come on out for a costume parade, raffle, agility course and more.
