Dog-Friendly Events Around Florida
Sunday, October 29 Second Annual Strut, Wag and Rock 1p-7p Ferg’s Live Tampa. Emceed by WFLA News Channel 8 Paul Mueller. Pet costume contest. Benefit Vets 4 Pets Charitable Clinic.
Vets-4-Pets.org
Friday, November 3 3rd Annual Canine Estates Casino Night. 7p-10p Cool Caribbean Celebration. Enjoy games, music, silent auc- tion, hors d’oeuvres, casino and cash bars. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo.
CanineEstates.com
Saturday, November 4 12th Annual Dox-A-Palooza 10a-4p (Rain or shine). The Sun-N-Fun Event Pavilion, 4175 Medula Rd., Lakeland. More than 1000 attendees come from all over the state to support DARE, Dachshund Adoption, Rescue & Education. Emceed by Fox 13’s Charley Belcher and Jennifer Epstein.
DareToRescue.com
Saturday, November 4 Pints for Paws Beer Fest 6p-9p More than 90 different beers. Benefits Humane Society of Polk County. RP Funding Center, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland. Ticket information, call 863.834.8100.
Saturday, November 4 Holy Paws Annual Auction 6p-9p Food. Wine. Auction. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church bene- fit for the Humane Society of Pinellas.
HolyTrinityCLW.org
Saturday, November 4 15th Annual PugsGiving 11a-5p The largest Pug celebration in Florida. Ramada Gateway Convention Center, 7470 Highway 192W., Kissimmee. Benefits Pug Rescue of Florida.
PugRescueOfFlorida.org
Saturday, November 11 Soggy Doggy Splash Day 11a-1p for small dogs; 1:30p-3:30p for big dogs. Bring your dogs to swim in the pool. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo.
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Saturday, November 11 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day and All-Breed Dog Show. 8a-5p Hosted by the Jacksonville Dog Fanciers’ Assoc. Held at the Greater Ocala Dog Club show grounds, 10205 NW Gainesville Rd., Ocala.
Saturday, November 11 DogFest Walk N'Roll 9a-2p Lily Lake, 701 Lake Lily Dr., Orlando. Benefits Canine Companions for Independence.
CCI.org
Sunday, November 12 PIT-NIC 10a - until... Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah. Hosted by Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation.
MCABSL.com
Sunday, November 12 Soggy Doggy Splash Bonus Day. Noon to 3p for all dogs. Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo.
Sunday, November 12 Wedding Event of the Century Fifi and Dapper are to be married for a good cause. 2p
Oak-K Farm, 1349 Cherry Lane, Lakeland. Dinner, dancing and all sorts of merriment to follow. Proceeds to benefit various animal rescue organizations. For more information, please contact Lynne:
SteiffLover@verizon.net
Saturday, November 18 Annual Canine Christmas Festival 10a-3p Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA 5718 21st Ave. W., Bradenton. The event draws more than 3,000 people and their pets annually. Call Samantha Dominis at 941.718.3019.
Saturday, November 18 12th Annual Mutts and Martini’s 2p-5p Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Pet-themed vendors, games, silent auction, live music. Rescue groups will be on-site with adoptables. Sponsor opportunities: 954.468.1541, ext 208.
Karly@GoRiverWalk.com
Monday, November 20 Annual Puttin On The Poodle Luncheon and entertainment. Silent and live auction. Michael’s On East, Sarasota. A benefit for Florida Poodle Rescue.
FloridaPoodleRescue.org
Thursday, November 23
(Thanksgiving Day) 2017 Goody Goody Turkey Gobble 7a 5k and 8k run; a dog-friendly walk/run. Starts and ends in Downtown Tampa outside Amalie Arena. Delicious post race breakfast provided by Goody Goody Famous Burgers.
RunSignUp.com
Sunday, November 26 A Very Doggy Christmas 2p-5p Jacksonville’s Largest Yappy Hour celebrates with a canine costume contest. Photos with Santa. Enjoy live music, a pet expo, games, prizes. Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville.
JacksonvilleLanding.com
SAVE THIS DATE: December 16-17 AKC National Championship Orange County Convention Center Orlando.
THE REEF STEAK & SEAFOOD The open air restaurant on Clearwater Beach combines upscale dining in a casual spot. Start with the lobster bisque or Key West conch chowder, then explore the Mahi Mahi, gluten- free Lobster Mac and Cheese, or the short ribs. Are you into oysters? You’ll want to check out their “Search for the Black Pearl” menu items. Amazing steak and seafood dishes, great local live entertainment, daily drink specials. 752 S. Gulfview, Clearwater. 727.240.1179.
TheReefSteakAndSeafood.com
ULELE The native-inspired restaurant and brewery, uses fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and other dishes from Florida. Expect intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on the 10- foot-diameter barbacoa grill. Located on the banks of the Hillsborough River next to Ulele Spring, which flows to the river. It is adjacent to Water Works Park, a family and dog-friendly park. 1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa. 813.999.4952.
Ulele.com
WILDFLOWER CAFÉ Tucked away under stately old oak trees, this delightful neighborhood cafe serves breakfast and lunch in a casual upscale atmosphere. Enjoy refreshingly prepared specialties: omelets, breakfast burritos, quiche, waffles, soups, salads, unique sandwiches and entrees. A must-try: the award-winning Carrot Cake, among other delightful sweets. 1465 S. Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, 727.447.4497.
WildFlowerCafe.net
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