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New York dogs – your perfect weekend | thepupdiary.com

What makes a perfect doggy weekend in New York City? We think it includes fun, philanthropy, food, and frolicking! Our Pup Diary of events includes many doggy (and sometimes human only) events and activities. Here is how we like to cover our bases!

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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: We conduct home visits for Yorkie 911 Rescue. What does this mean? We visit potential doggy adopters in their homes to see if they are fit doggy parents. We meet their current pets and other family members. (We also get to see lots of cool real estate!) We make several visits a month, but each visit is less than 30 minutes. This is a very easy way to give back to the doggy community! Contact your favorite rescue group or shelter and ask how you can sign up.

FOOD: Smorgasburg opened last weekend and we were there! The Saturday location is not dog friendly . . . but Sunday’s beautiful river setting in the Tobacco Warehouse in DUMBO does allow pups. Arrive early because it gets extremely crowded. Small pups in bags are welcome on the East River Ferry and the Brooklyn Bridge stop is easy walking distance to Smorgasburg.

FROLICKING: We love to frolic along the Hudson River walking paths. The river cafe’s are beginning to open their doors now that Spring has sprung! We love to walk from Chelsea up to The Boat Basin Cafe. There are several dog-friendly cafe stops along the way!

: Trip to Smogasburg

: Tobacco Warehouse

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NYC Tartan Day Parade | thepupdiary.com

8 Apr

Westies, Scotties, and ponies — oh my!! Just under 100 cute terriers marched in NYC’s annual Tartan Day Parade this year on Saturday afternoon. We met along West 44th Street to greet the other doggies, listen to the bands practice, and ooh and aah over cute pups dressed in Highland kilts. We even met the famous “sweater” ponies who are promoting Scottish tourism. The Shetland ponies were so cute and so calm. Especially with dozens of yapping terriers all around them! The marching kicked off around 2 pm. We headed north on Sixth Avenue up to Central Park. Most of our friends had a doggy lunch date in the park. Mom had to get us home early for another event . . . Our pup diary is always full!

New York Tartan Day Parade

Shetland Ponies “Sweater” Ponies

: Tartan Day Parade – New York

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Easter weekend and the New York dog | thepupdiary.com

29 Mar

Doggies will dust off their bonnets and gowns and head to the New York City Easter parade Sunday morning, March 31 from 10 am to 4 pm. People and pups gather on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets to get a look at the beautiful and outrageous hats and costumes. A real feast for the eyes! The “parade” is more of a gathering than a marching procession.

Cubby gets ready for Easter

We make a brief stop at the parade. It tends to get a bit too crowded for us! We’ll check out some other options around town to celebrate the spring season.

-The Boat Basin cafe at West 79th Street will open beginning Saturday, March 30 at noon

-Nick Cave’s “Heard NY” brings 30 dancing horses to Grand Central Terminal

-Inwood Library is hosting a free dog talk on Saturday – humans only

–Almost Home Animal Rescue holds their huge Chinese Auction on Saturday – humans only

: Nick Cave’s “Heard NY” at Grand Central Terminal

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Black Tie for Paws at Doggie U | thepupdiary.com

25 Mar

Bay Shore canine training facility, Doggie U, transformed their 13,000-square foot building into a Black Tie for Paws doggy party venue benefiting two great organizations, Shelter Link and Almost Home Animal Rescue this past weekend. Complete with red carpets, Puparazzi Pet Photography, live entertainment, and a dinner buffet for humans and canines — the second annual event was a hit!

Summer Strand, Stacy McCosky, Nancy Hassel

The Life is Grruff doggy treats were delicious! Especially the Liverlicious! (And we are picky when it comes to biscuits!) There was a great variety of over 50 raffle baskets. We won three baskets of goodies! The highlight of the evening was the fashion show. Celebrity judges Tanya Lee, Lori Stuck Zegel, and Tom Climi watched over 30 pups rock the runway in their designer duds. Ms. Lee, publisher of Gem Magazine, was a fan of our “gem” doggy dress. We won third place!

We follow LIPetPlace.com to keep up to date on Long Island doggy events. And don’t forget to sign up for their weekly event newsletter. Check the Doggie U website for doggy training information.

: Dressed to the K-nines

: Live performance

: Yummy treats

: Raffle prizes

: Sadie with Stacy McCosky

: Best dressed female

: peek-a-boo

: Gem gown

: Sadie

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8 spring activities for New York dogs | thepupdiary.com

21 Mar

Woof Woof! Wagging our tails to welcome spring! And hoping Mother Nature cooperates with some nice weather. We love this time of year! Check out spring activities for New York dogs and the people who love them. (Check out additional ideas in Dog Events.)

New York City Easter Parade

Dog Beach and Vine
Join Discover Outdoors and other doggy lovers for a day trip to the North Fork Long Island wine region and off-leash dog play at the beach! These trips sell out each year and they have many repeat doggy costumers. The beach and vine trips are offered in the off season when doggies are allowed on the beaches. Round-trip bus service leaves from Manhattan for the day-long doggy adventure.

Night on the Town
Spring is a very active time on the doggy social scene! Many organizations hold their big dog-friendly black-tie events when the weather is great and before pups and families head off to the Hamptons for the summer. Check out Black Tie for Paws on March 23, St Hubert’s Canine Cotillion on April 12, The Good Dog Foundation’s A Fetching Affair on May 30, and the Bideawee Ball on June 17.

FIT Classes
Spring is the perfect time to try something new. The Fashion Institute of Technology offers courses and a certificate in pet product design and marketing. Check out pattern making, learn about pet product branding, design, and creation and even gain information on the who’s who in the pet world.

Pet Super Adoptions
If you are looking to add to your furry family, this is the place to come! Best Friends Animal Society will host their New York Pet Super Adoption event on April 26 to 28 at the Westchester County Center. Hundreds of dogs and cats from dozens of rescue groups and shelters come to this event to try to find their forever homes. Volunteer opportunities are available, too.

Parades
Westies and Scotties parade down Sixth Avenue each year with the Tartan Day Parade – on Saturday, April 6 this year. Well-dressed pups head to the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue. Easter Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens host dog days twice a year – in the spring and fall – when leashed dogs are invited to tour the beautiful grounds of this 200-acre estate. Spring dates are set for April 13-14 from 10 am to 5 pm. Leashed doggies are free. Humans pay $8.

Walkathons and Fairs
In addition to the many human walks where doggies are allowed to attend, there are also many dog walks and festivals in the spring. Check out the American Cancer Society’s annual Bark for Life on May 5 in Riverside Park. The SPCA of Westchester’s Walkathon and Pet Fair in Yorktown Heights is always fun and will be held on May 4 this year.

Pet First Aid
The Red Cross offers cat and dog first aid classes several times a year. Learn life-saving tips that could help you save your pet or another animal in need.