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.09/30/2023 – LI-DOG Pack Walk at Fire Island National Seashore 2023   Recently updated !

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LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Fire Island National Seashore

SATURDAY, Sept. 30th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Fire Island Lighthouse Beach, Bay Shore

Join us with your dog for our LI-DOG Pack Walk™ along the beautiful Fire Island National Seashore. Meet us at the far eastern end (towards the lighthouse) of Parking Field 5 at Robert Moses State Park and then walk with us over to the lighthouse and Fire Island from there. Choose either a 1.5-mile walk or a little longer 2.5-mile walk. Either way, you’ll be walking with your dog along the shore with wide open views of sand, sea and sky! Please Note: This is a new, rescheduled date. For details and links to RSVP, go to LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Fire Island National Seashore!

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LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Fire Island National Seashore!

 

Photo Credit: Jennifer

 

RESCHEDULED TO:


SAT., Sept. 30th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Fire Island Lighthouse Beach

Bayshore, NY

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How to Find Us: Meet us at the far eastern end (towards the lighthouse) of Parking Field 5 at Robert Moses State Park. We’ll walk to Fire Island National Seashore from there.

On SATURDAY, Sept. 30th, please join us for our LI-DOG Pack Walk™ along the beautiful Fire Island National Seashore! Our Pack Walks™–group on-leash walks–are a great way for you and your dog to socialize with other pet parents and their pups while enjoying some of Long Island’s beautiful parks and beaches. (Please note: This is a rescheduled date as we had to cancel last weekend’s Pack Walk because of the rain.)

For this Pack Walk™, we will meet at the far eastern end of Parking Field 5 (towards the lighthouse) at Robert Moses State Park. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach at Robert Moses. We will begin our walk, by walking north and east along the broad grassy shoulder of Robert Moses Parkway and then onto the dirt road that runs south of the lighthouse. There are great views of the lighthouse from the dirt road and the main path to the lighthouse.

Opposite the sign for the Fire Island Lighthouse, we’ll cross over the dunes on a pre-made path to the ocean beach. At that point, you’ll be able either to turn right and head back along the ocean to Robert Moses or if you want to do a bit longer walk, you’ll be able to turn left and walk further East towards Kismet, before doubling back towards Robert Moses. The shorter walk will cover about 1.5 miles and take about 45 minutes, the longer walk will be closer to 2.5 miles. In either case, you will be walking along the shore with your dog enjoying wide open views of sea, sand and sky.

Please be aware that dogs must remain leashed AT ALL TIMES on the Pack Walk. Make sure to bring poop bags–as clean-up is a must–and water for you and your dog. Also, please no retractable leashes as we’ll be walking as a group and people and dogs can get tangled.

Please arrive 15 minutes early so you can sign in and we can start on time.

To RSVP, go to: 

LI-DOG on Meetup

LI-DOG on Facebook

or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.com

**In the event of inclement weather, please check our Meetup or Facebook Group as we will post any weather-related changes by 9:30 am Saturday morning. If there is no announcement, the Pack Walk is on!

This should be a great walk!

We hope you can join us at Fire Island National Seashore on Sat., the 30th!

Please Note: This is a rescheduled date as we had to cancel last weekend because of the rain.

 

.10/08/2023 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG 2023   Recently updated !

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge With LI-DOG!

Sun., Oct. 8th, 11 AM to 3 PM

The Refuge

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville

You and your pup are invited to join LI-DOG for Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge on Sunday, Oct. 8th. There’ll be raffles, drink specials, great food, dog treats and more! This is an important fundraiser for LI-DOG, so please do check out all the GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors. Thank you especially to Tito’s Vodka and The Refuge for including LI-DOG in their donation program for Long Island nonprofits! For details on this fun event, go to Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG!

10/08/2023 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG 2023   Recently updated !

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Photo Credit: Joann Garguola

Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge With LI-DOG!

 

Sunday, October 8th, 11 AM to 3 PM

The Refuge

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville

(Google Map)

How to find us: 
We’ll be out on the patio! Come thru the gate, to the right of the front entrance.

How does Sunday Brunch sound? Even better, how does Sunday Brunch with your pup sound? If it sounds great, then join us for Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG on Sunday, Oct. 8th!

Besides great food, there’ll be drink specials, dog treats, raffles, and more! Don’t forget to ask for the special Doggie Menu! Visit The Refuge Menu to review their Brunch and Brunch Cocktail menus.

In order to be seated at a table, you must have a reservation. The Refuge strongly recommends making your reservation ahead of time by calling 631-577-4444, but you may still make one when you arrive on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Once you and your pup are out on the patio, please stop by the LI-DOG table to sign in and check out all the great raffle baskets we’ve put together!

This is an important fundraising event for LI-DOG. Please do take a chance on winning one of the GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors— Bagel Boss, Brutus Bone Broth, Personalize Your Pet, Kim Messina, Stew Leonard’s, AND Tito’s Vodka. Plus, thank you to Alan Meschkow, Gail Meschkow, Bailey Applebee Dog, and one Anonymous donor for their creative and much appreciated individual donations!

LI-DOG would like to extend special thanks to Tito’s Vodka and The Refuge. Not only is Tito’s donating one of their popular raffle baskets to the event, but we want to thank them and The Refuge for including LI-DOG in the Tito’s x Refuge donation program for Long Island nonprofits. We are so grateful for their generous support!

PET PARENT ESSENTIALS FOR THE BRUNCH: Make sure to walk your dog outside the venue before entering, bring poop bags, and watch your dog closely. Please note that while well-socialized and fully vaccinated dogs are allowed on the grounds of our venue, ONLY service dogs are permitted to enter the indoor bar/restaurant area.

To RSVP, go to:

LI-DOG on Meetup

LI-DOG on Facebook

or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.com

In addition, make sure to Call the Refuge for Your Brunch Reservation at 631-577-4444.

We look forward to seeing you at Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG on Sunday, October 8th!

.11/05/2023 – LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty Nov. 2023   Recently updated !

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LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty & Fundraiser!

Sunday, Nov. 5th, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

The Pine Grove Inn, E. Patchogue

Dress up your pup and yourself and join us at The Pine Grove Inn on Sunday, Nov. 5th for LI-DOG’s Howl-O-Ween Pawty & Fundraiser! You and your dog can compete in our costume contest and parade plus enjoy music, games, raffles, prizes, and delicious food and drinks. As a special treat, Doggie U K9 Academy will be on-hand to guide your dog through an agility course! ($5 per dog. Cash only.) Discounted advance tickets are now available! For details and links to get tickets and RSVP, go to LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty and Fundraiser. 

11/05/2023 – LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty Nov. 2023   Recently updated !

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$15 Advance Tickets on Sale Now!



LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty



LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty & Fundraiser!

Best Standalone Pet Winners Harley and Cassie, Nov. 2022 Photo Credit: Joann Garguola

Sunday, November 5th, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

The Pine Grove Inn

1 1st Street, E. Patchogue, NY

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Join us for a HOWLING GOOD time on the banks of the Swan River at The Pine Grove Inn in East Patchogue on Sunday, Nov. 5th for LI-DOG’s Howl-O-Ween Pawty & Fundraiser!

Dress up your pup and yourself in your Howl-o-ween finest and compete in our costume contest and parade plus enjoy music, games, raffles, prizes, delicious food, and lots of fun for the pups!

As a special treat, Doggie U K9 Academy will be on-hand to guide your dog through an agility course! ($5 per dog. Cash only.) Let your dog show off their athletic prowess!

You can’t have a Howl-o-Ween Pawty without a costume contest and parade. People and pups can compete in one of two categories – Best Standalone Pet or Best Pet/Parent duo. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category! Pictured above are Harley (the magician) and his “sister” Cassie (the rabbit)—last year’s winners of our Best Standalone Pet contest. Costume contest and parade starts at 1:30 p.m.

You can also sign up to play “Musical Sit” with your dog. Last person to get their dog to sit is eliminated until the fastest sitter—the winner–is left!

Maybe your pup is hiding their inner “Pup-Casso”? If so, let them have a go at the Paw Printing Booth where you can paint a picture together.

Is your pup brave? Then, stop off at the Spooky Photo Booth and capture them in their costume among our “goblins”!

There will also be a kissing booth – hoomans only.

Throughout the event, you’ll be able to order delicious food and Halloween-themed drinks for purchase from The Pine Grove Inn menu. There’s even a doggie menu from which your pup can choose a tasty meal!

This is a fundraising event to benefit LI-DOG, so please make sure to visit the raffle tables and take a chance on winning one of the GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors. Thanks to Brutus Bone Broth, Jones Natural Chews, Pindar Vineyards, and many others!

An especially big THANK YOU to The Pine Grove Inn for donating the use of their beautiful outdoor patio and lawn for our Howl-o-Ween Pawty! It’s a great venue and we urge everyone to check them out throughout the year.

Discounted advance tickets are NOW available for only $15 per person (dogs are free!). Wait until the day of the event and pay $20 at the door.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES END AT 6 PM SHARP SATURDAY (11/4) EVENING!

Get your tickets now at:



LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty
Tickets $15.00



Please be aware when you purchase advance tickets, you’ll receive confirmation from PayPal that your payment has been received. You will not receive an actual ticket. We will have a list of all prepaid ticket holders at our Welcome table when you check in.

Donations support LI-DOG’s work to increase access to public parks and beaches for LI dog owners and their dogs. If you haven’t already done so, please sign our Petition to Lift the Ban on Dogs on New York State’s Long Island Beaches. The more signatures we get the more likely we’ll get access to beaches on Long Island!

Besides getting your ticket, please also RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many guests to expect!

To RSVP, go to:

LI-DOG on Meetup

LI-DOG on Facebook

or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.com

Want to be part of the fun? Volunteer for our Pawty! Volunteer Opportunities include:

  • Meet-and-greet pet parents and their pups
  • Help with the games and the costume parade by being a judge
  • Sell raffle tickets
  • Give out raffle baskets to our winners
  • Help decorate the venue for our Pawty or help us break down

***This is a fun, fast-moving event and we need volunteers! Email us at events@lidog.org with Howl-o-ween Pawty Volunteer in the subject line if you can help!

Please be aware that dogs must remain leashed on non-retractable leads at all times, and as always, please walk your dog before entering the venue. Dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant.

We look forward to seeing you and your pups at our HOWL-O-WEEN Pawty & Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 5th!

Happy Howling!

P.S. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sat. night/early Sun. morning as Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.

 

.06/14/2023 – Barkin Brunch at The Refuge 2023   Recently updated !

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge!
Sundays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

THIS Sun. (10/1): Benefit for Canine Companions

The Refuge, Melville, NY

You and your leashed dog are welcome to enjoy Barkin’ Brunch on the outdoor deck at The Refuge in Melville every Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. starting on May 7th. There’s even a Pawty Menu for the pups! Special event brunches throughout the season benefit dog-related nonprofits including LI-DOG on Sun. Oct. 8th!  For details, check out Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge!

06/14/2023 – Barkin Brunch at The Refuge Series 2023   Recently updated !

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge!

 

Sundays, from 11 AM to 3 PM, starting May 7th

The Refuge

515 Broadhollow Road

Melville, NY 11747

(Google Maps)

Your leashed dog is welcome to join you for Barkin’ Brunch on the outdoor deck at The Refuge in Melville every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, weather permitting. There’s even a ‘ Pawty Menu ‘ just for the pooches.

Special event brunches run throughout the season and feature a local rescue/shelter or other dog related charity group on premise that day. The charity will benefit from the sale of Chinese auction raffle baskets & other merchandise plus a donation from Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Come for brunch, sip a cocktail, buy a raffle, meet adoptable dogs and fellow dog owners! 

Reservations strongly recommended. Call 631-577-4444.  New covered outdoor dining area provides plenty of shade.

Special Event Brunches to Benefit  Dog-related Non-Profits:

  • 6/25 – LI Bulldog Rescue
  • 7/9 – Pit of Our Souls
  • 7/30 – Camp Happy Tails
  • 8/13 – Ollie’s Angels
  • 8/27 – New Hope
  • 9/24 – Jaeger’s Run
  • 10/1 – Canine Companions for Independence (this is a rescheduled date)
  • 10/8 – LI-DOG! 
  • 10/22 – Annual Howl “O” Ween Event

 

.09/19/2023 – LI-DOG Fall 2023 Events Meeting   Recently updated !

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Winners of Best Standalone Pet Costumes

LI-DOG Fall 2023 Events Meeting

Tues., Sept. 19th, 7 – 9 PM

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

Plainview, NY

New Members Welcome! Please join LI-DOG on Tues., Sept. 19th at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library to help us plan our Fall 2023 dog-friendly events. Coming up soon are Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG, the Fall Dog Festival at Old Westbury Gardens, and our big LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Pawty and fundraiser at The Pine Grove Inn in November! Come share your ideas, help plan games and brainstorm fundraising ideas. Whether you want to be part of the planning or learn how you can enjoy a fun day with lots of dogs, this meeting is the place to start! For details and links to RSVP, go to LI-DOG Fall 2023 Events Meeting.

09/19/2023 – LI-DOG Fall 2023 Events Meeting   Recently updated !

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Winners of Best Standalone Pet Costumes

LI-DOG’s 2022 HowloWeen Pawty Photo Credit: Joann Garguola

LI-DOG Fall 2023 Events Meeting!

Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 7 PM to 9 PM

Plainview-Old Bethpage Library

999 Old Country Rd · Plainview, NY

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Great opportunity to be part of LI-DOG’s fun events! New members welcome! 

How to find us: We will be meeting in Room B, which is downstairs.

Please Note:  While our events are dog-friendly, only service dogs are allowed in the library for the meeting.

Please join LI-DOG on Tue, Sept. 19th at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library to help us plan our Fall 2023 dog-friendly events!

Coming up are:

  • Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG on Sun., Oct. 8th – a delicious brunch with dogs while fundraising for LI-DOG.
  • Fall Dog Festival at Old Westbury Gardens on Sun., Oct. 29th – LI-DOG joins purveyors of doggie goodies and gear for a fall festival and costume parade on the beautiful grounds of Old Westbury Gardens.
  • LI-DOG Howl-O-Ween Pawty at the Pine Grove Inn on Sun., Nov. 5th – LI-DOG hosts what promises to be our biggest and most fun fundraiser of the year with games, prizes, costume contests, raffles and more!

Our meeting on Sept. 19th will focus mainly on our Howl-O-Ween Pawty.

Come share your thoughts and ideas. Help plan games, activities and brainstorm fundraising ideas! 

On the day of our events, opportunities to help include:

  • Greeting guests and their dogs
  • Selling raffle tickets for our gift baskets
  • Helping to run doggie games and judge our contests

There are tons of opportunities where you can really make a difference!

Whether you want to be part of the planning or learn how you can enjoy a fun day with lots of dogs, this meeting is the place to start!

To RSVP, go to:

LI-DOG on Meetup

LI-DOG on Facebook

or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.com

Light refreshments will be served.

If you can’t attend the meeting, but would like to volunteer, let us know! Email us at events@lidog.org.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas for making LI-DOG’s Fall events even more fun and more successful than ever!