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New York dogs – your perfect weekend | thepupdiary.com

26 Apr

We just looked at the upcoming dog event calendar – or our Pup Diary as we like to call it – and we are so excited about all of the fun events for all of us!

Park time in the City!

Park time in the City!

FUN: Art galleries, playgroups, doggy spas, shopping, parks, dog runs, parties . . . and sometimes just snuggling on the couch! Check the calendar to see many “fun” events you may want to check out!

PHILANTHROPY: It’s dog walk season! Sign up for one of the many charity dog walks benefiting animal shelters, rescue groups, and other organizations. The Bark for Life on May 5 in Riverside Park is always a lot of fun.

FOOD: The Hester Street Fair opens this weekend! The fair is held every Saturday through October from 10 am to 6 pm at the corner of Hester and Essex. They always have yummy food and often have dog treat vendors!

FROLICKING: The Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair takes place this Saturday, April 27. They have a “Petcurean” area with a doggy walk on the orange carpet and dog treats. Short films about dogs will be shown in the tent.

Duck Tape pop-up in Midtown | thepupdiary.com

22 Apr

We can find just about everything in New York City! Including a very cool temporary Duck Tape pop-up shop at 1411 Broadway that will remain open until April 28. Cool duct tape products – dresses, shoes, purses, flowers – are displayed inside the colorful store. But noticeably missing are doggy-themed tapes and Duck Tape constructed doggy gowns! Have no fear, the “paw print” line is coming soon and should be on sale within the next few months.

Duck Tape Pop-Up in Midtown

Duck Tape Pop-Up in Midtown

A standard roll of tape (think bright colors and cool patterns) will set you back about $6. Mini rolls are available for half that amount. Guest artist, Chance Foreman, created a pretty New York skyline out of the Duck Tape. Project Runway contestant designs were in window displays. We have some ideas of our own for a doggy gown! What a fun shop! Very friendly staff, too!

A portion of the proceeds of sales are donated to Autism Speaks Light it Up Blue campaign.

The shop, located on Broadway between 39th and 40th Streets, is open through Sunday, April 28. Monday to Friday from 11 to 7, Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from 10 to 5.

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Bark in the Park with the Mets at Citi Field | thepupdiary.com

21 Apr

How lucky are we to attend a Major League baseball game?! The Mets organization teams with animal charities to host dog-friendly Bark in the Park events two times each season. The spring game took place this weekend at Citi Field and benefitted North Shore Animal League America. Hundreds of doggies took part in a field-level doggy parade and then watched the game from the Pepsi Porch. The first 500 pups received cute Mets-themed bandanas.

BARK in the Park

BARK in the Park

We yipped and yapped at all of the dogs and were truly astonished at the different breeds represented. It was a “meet the breeds” at the ballpark– from Dobermans to Saint Bernards to Yorkies, Westies, Huskies, and everything in between! The next dog-friendly game will be held on Saturday, September 14. Purchase your tickets as soon as they become available because this sells out every year. AND, many other Major League teams host events throughout the season! If you are traveling this summer, check the local team to see what they have planned. Play ball!!

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Hudson River Park’s flower contest | thepupdiary.com

15 Apr

We love Hudson River Park!  (Yes, there are several “no dog” signs in the beautiful green areas, but we understand they want to maintain the lawns, gardens, and shrubs.)  The walking and biking paths extend from Lower Manhattan up to 57th Street where the park turns into Riverside Park.  There are 3 enclosed dog runs, many dog-friendly seasonal cafes, beautiful sunset views, and plenty of other gorgeous scenery.  

Hudson River Park's Flower Contest

Hudson River Park’s Flower Contest

This past weekend we noticed several signs promoting the park’s official flower contest.  The Park community is asked to vote for the flower they think is best suited to be the official park flower.  On April 22nd, they will announce the winner.  (Vote here.)  We vote for the Daylily.  We actually thought they were Daffodils.  In any case, they look like the sun and brighten the park.  They are very pretty!

The Frying Pan and PD O’Hurley’s are great places to stop for a (dog-friendly) bite to eat along the way.  Watch out for rats at PD O’Hurley’s!  They like to romp under the outdoor cafe flooring!

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We’re Pup Scouts and you can be one, too | thepupdiary.com

13 Apr

Pup Scouts rule!  BOL!  We are members of Pup Scout Troop 4 through DPFamily.  This is the NYC Chapter and has over 20 members and growing.  There are other chapters around the country.  We get together for doggy fun and community service.  We also wear really cool uniforms and earn badges!  We have the green “Girl Scout” uniforms since green is one of our fave colors.  A lot of our doggy friends wear the tan “Brownie” color.  While out and about today we stumbled upon a Scout retail shop on West 37th Street.  Mom took us in to check out the cool camping gear and badges.  We would love to earn all of those badges . . . so we need to get busy!

Our Pup Scout Uniforms

Our Pup Scout Uniforms

Scout Store in Manhattan

Scout Store in Manhattan

How to join the Pup Scouts:  Send an email to membership@dpfamily.org and include a photo of you the dog, your name , where you live, and who you know on DPFamily. (The dog’s typist must be at least 18 years old.)

Where you can see the Pup Scouts:  The Pup Scouts will star on the upcoming Spoiled Rotten Pets show with Beth Stern on April 20 at 9 pm on Nat Geo Wild.  They will walk in the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life in Riverside Park on May 5.  All are welcome to join their team!

 

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