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.10/23/2022 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge HowloWeen Party

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge HowloWeen Party

Rescheduled to Sun., Oct. 30th, 11 AM – 3 PM

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville

You and your dog are invited to join The Refuge for a Halloween costume contest and parade at their final Barkin’ Brunch of the 2022 season. Enjoy a great brunch and sip delicious cocktails for you, while your pup enjoys a snack from the special Doggie menu.  For details, go to Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge Howloween Party!  

10/23/2022 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge HowloWeen Party

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge Howl ‘0’ Ween Party

Rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 30th, 11 AM to 3 PM

Costume Contest 12:30 PM

The Refuge

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville

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You and your dog are invited to join The Refuge for their final Barkin’ Brunch of the 2022 season and their Howl ‘o’ Ween Party and Costume Contest on Sun., Oct. 30th! [Please note this is a schedule change.]

Besides a delicious brunch menu with fun cocktails for you, there’s always a special “Pawty Menu” for your pup! The event takes place on The Refuge’s big outdoor patio.

Make sure to dress up your dog in their Halloween best so they can strut their stuff in the doggy Halloween costume contest and parade starting at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be given out for Best Dog Costume, Best Owner & Dog Coordinated Costume and Best Group.

As always, The Refuge strongly recommends making a reservation for a table beforehand. Call The Refuge at 631-577-4444.

Thank you to The Refuge and Tito’s Handmade Vodka for sponsoring these fun and worthwhile events this year! 

.10/2/2022 – Barkin Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge

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Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

Sun., Oct. 9th, 11AM – 3PM

The Refuge, Melville

How does Sunday brunch with your dog on a big patio with tables, umbrellas, delicious omelets, waffles, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s sound? If it sounds great, then join us for Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge in Melville! Besides great food, they’ll be drink specials, dog treats, and great raffles generously donated by our sponsors. There’s even a special Doggie Menu for your pup!  This is an important fundraiser for LI-DOG, so please join us. Because of the weather, this event has been rescheduled from Sunday, Oct. 2nd to Sunday, Oct. 9th. For details, go to Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge.

10/2/2022 – Barkin Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge

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Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

 

Photo Credit: Joann Garguola

Sunday, October 9th, 11 AM to 3 PM

The Refuge

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville

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Volunteers Needed!

 

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

Are you ready to PAWTY?! Does Sunday brunch outside with your pup on a big patio with tables and umbrellas, delicious omelets, waffles, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s sound great? If so, then join us for a Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge on Sunday, Oct. 9th! Please note this is a change of date because of the weather.

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 website 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. The maximum reservations per table is limited to six guests if not family; ten guests if family.

If you have a reservation, please let the host know that your party has arrived.
Once you and your pup are out on the patio, please stop by the LI-DOG table to sign in and then 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—Badger Balm, BarkBox, CVS, Dan’s Pet Care, Earth Bath, Earth Rated, East End Café, Glo-mar, Lia’s Cucina Italiana, Lido Kosher Deli, Lieb Cellars, Liquor & Wine Warehouse, Long Island Bagel Cafe, Panera Bread, Stop & Shop, and Tito’s Vodka. Plus, special thanks 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 your generous support!

 

Be part of the fun and volunteer to help LI-DOG!

Volunteer Opportunities include: 

  • Meet-and-greet pet parents and their pups
  • Sell raffle tickets
  • Give out raffle baskets to our winners
  • Help set up and/or take down

Email us at events@lidog.org with Barkin’ Brunch Volunteer in the subject line if you’d like to help. 

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.

Brunch Reservations: Call The Refuge at 631-577-4444.

We look forward to seeing you at Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge on Sunday, October 9th! Again, please note this is a date change.

.10/03/2021 – Barkin Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge 2021

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Photo Credit: Feng Sherri Hsiu

Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

Sun., Oct. 3rd, 11 AM – 3 PM[lo]The Refuge[lo]515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville[lc]


Does Sunday brunch outside with your pup on a big patio with tables and umbrellas and delicious food and drinks sound fun? If yes, then join us for Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge! Besides great food, they’ll be drink specials, dog treats, raffles and more. This is a fundraiser for LI-DOG, so please join us on Oct. 3rd for brunch! For more information, go to Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

10/03/2021 – Barkin Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge 2021

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Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

Sun., Oct. 3rd, 11 AM – 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.

Are you ready to “PAWTEE”? Does Sunday brunch outside with your pup on a big patio with tables and umbrellas (socially-distanced, of course), delicious omelettes, waffles, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s sound great? If so, then please join us for Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge, just off Route 110 in Melville.

Besides great food, there’ll be drink specials, dog treats, raffles, and more! Visit The Refuge website to review their menus (Brunch and Brunch Cocktails) and their COVID Safety Plan. That’s Coco@nybulldogsisters, captured by her Mom Feng Sherri Hsiu, reading the Pawtee Menu at one of our previous brunches!

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the outside bar is closed and the couches and chairs around it have been replaced with socially-distanced tables. In order to be seated at a table, you MUST have a reservation. The maximum reservation per table is limited to six guests if not family; ten guests if family. The Refuge strongly recommends making your reservation ahead of time by calling 631-577-4444, but you may still make a reservation when you arrive on a first come, first served basis. If you have a reservation, please let the hostess know that your party has arrived and then visit the LI-DOG table and check out our great raffle baskets!

This is a fund raising event to benefit LI-DOG – The Long Island Dog Owners Group. Please do take a chance at winning one of the GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors–Earth Bath, Earth-Rated, Glo-mar, Lieb Cellars, and Otto’s Coffee Shop. Plus, thanks to Alan and Gail Meschkow, Bailey Applebee Dog, Gail Katz, and Sugarberry Bakery in Oceanside for their creative and much appreciated  individual donations!

LI-DOG would also like to extend a special thanks to The Refuge and Tito’s Vodka for not only donating one of their popular raffle baskets for the event but also 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 the venue, ONLY service dogs are permitted to enter the indoor bar/restaurant area.

Brunch Reservations: Call The Refuge at 631-577-4444.

We look forward to seeing you at Barkin’ Brunch with LI-DOG at The Refuge!

Thank you for your support!

 

.05/27/2021 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge 2021

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge 2021

Sundays 11 AM – 3PM,[lo]May Thru October[lo]The Refuge, Melville, NY[lc]

You and your leashed dog are welcome on the outdoor deck at The Refuge Restaurant in Melville for Barkin’ Brunch every Sunday from May through October 2021. There’s even a “Pawty” menu just for the pooches! Special event brunches run throughout the season to benefit local rescue/shelter and other dog-related charities including LI-DOG! Come for brunch, sip a cocktail, buy a raffle and meet fellow dog owners and their pups! For more information, go to Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge 2021.

05/27/2021 – Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge 2021

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Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge 2021

Sundays 11 AM – 3PM,  May Thru October

515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY

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Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor deck during a la carte Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge Restaurant in Melville every Sunday 11am-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! New covered outdoor dining area provides plenty of shade.

Reservations are recommended. Call 631-577-4444.

Special Fundraiser Brunch Schedule

May 23rd : Jake’s Rescue Ranch

June 13th : Guardians of Rescue

June 27th – PAWS (Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society)

July 11th – Save A Pet

August 1st – Last Hope

August 22nd – Pit of Our Souls

September 12th – Paws of War

October 3rd – LI-DOG!

October 17th – LI Bulldog

October 24th – Annual Howl “O” Ween Costume Event

Thank you to The Refuge and Tito’s Vodka for sponsoring these fun and worthwhile events!

 

 

.10/13/2019 – Barkin Brunch Howloween Edition

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Barkin Brunch – Howloween Edition!

Sun., Oct. 13th, 11 am-3pm
The Refuge
515 Broadhollow Road Melville, NY 11747

Join the folks at The Refuge for the biggest PAWTY of the season… Barkin Brunch HOWLoween Edition! There’ll be great food and drinks, dog treats and a Pawty menu, plus a special presentation to all the participating nonprofits in Tito’s Vodka’s Barkin’ Brunch series including LI-DOG! For details, go to Barkin Brunch Howloween Edition! 

 

10/13/2019 – Barkin Brunch Howloween Edition

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Barkin Brunch – Howloween Edition!

Sun., Oct. 13th, 11 am-3pm
The Refuge
515 Broadhollow Road Melville, NY 11747
(Google Map)

Join the folks at The Refuge for the biggest PAWTY of the season… Barkin Brunch HOWLoween Edition! Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be presenting their donations to each of the nine nonprofits who participated in the Barkin’ Brunch series over this past summer and fall at this final Barkin Brunch of the season.

Stop in for Brunch at The Refuge on Sunday, October 13th for Barkin Brunch – Howloween Edition, the last brunch of the season! There will be great food, dog treats, and a Pawty Menu with great selections for your pup! Check out the human menu at The Refuge New Brunch Menu.

Starting at Noon there will be a special check presentation from Tito’s Vodka, Vodka for Dog People, to all the nonprofits who participated in this season’s Barkin’ Brunch series including LI-DOG! Thank you to Tito’s Vodka and The Refuge for including LI-DOG in your wonderful, dog-friendly events and for your generous donation!

Then, at 1 p.m., there will be a Halloween costume contest for the fur babies, so dress your pup in their Howloween finest so they can strut their stuff. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners!

Seating outside for brunch on the patio is limited, so it is suggested that if you want to sit at a table that you call The Refuge at (631) 577-4444 to make a reservation. There is also an area on the patio for those just wanting to have a drink and mingle.

We hope that you can join LI-DOG at The Refuge on Sun., Oct. 13th!