Where to party...DOGGIE STYLE!!!

[Michelle Sampson]

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Does your dog crave the spotlight? Does she need to party? Love the scene and love to be seen? Has she lost a ton of weight and forgotten to put on her underwear to create that perfect photo-op? Okay maybe not that last one, but if your pup likes to strut her stuff, take her to one of these great dog-friendly events coming up, perfect for every shaggy socialite.

August 22- Breakfestivus for the Pets and Us
This is a monthly event held at the Uber Fabulous Animals by Nature; the new location is to die for. Come and enjoy juice,coffee and Buddha Belly donuts. Proceeds to benefit Kickapoo Rescue. For more info visit: Animalsbynature

Sept. 6 - Animals by Nature Second Anniversary Hoedown!
YEE DOGGGIES..don't miss this poop kickin event with all the fixins..Chili Cookoff- $10 to enter your Chili!, Western Photography by: Michelle Donner for $15, Linedancing, $5 per ticket for the townsfolk to vote on the best Chili! Proceeds to benefit Kickapoo Rescue! For more info visit: Animalsbynature

Sept. 24- For the Love of Animals 2009
Enjoy a memorable and magical evening as the pet community gathers together to honor its own at a very special recognition ceremony and food- and fund-raiser for local animal organizations! Tickets can be reserved now! The deadline for nominations is August 28. For more info visit www.SarasotaPet.com

Oct. 24 & 25 Tampa Bay Responsible Pit Bull Ownership Event
I'm super excited about this event..it's going to be amazing..so get your bully's on...
4 UKC Sanctioned Terrier Shows and 2 UKC Sanctioned Weight Pulls; hosted by: APBT Show Dogs of Florid, AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing, ATTS Temperament Testing, ADBA Safe Dog Program, Demos, Fun Shows (best buckskin, best blue, best black, best rednose, best brindle, best conditioned, best rescue, best bully, best kisser, best trick, best jumper, Judge's Choice, Junior Handler), Costume Contest (for the dogs and the kids), Fun Weight Pull - Pay Per Pull, Kids' Zone w/plenty to do. I'll for sure be there..For more info visit: superpitbulls.com

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
A little somethin somethin extra when you want to get out of dodge...AND one of my favorite places

New World Brewery
Happy Yappy Hour
Every Other Sunday 4:00PM - 7:00PM
1313 E 8th Avenue, Tampa (Ybor City)... Share a pint with your pooch & make new friends! For more info visit: www.myspace.com/newworldbrewery

So there you have it, some super cool events for your pup to rub noses with the best of the best..

Peace and Pet Love!

[Michelle Donner]

I went to the Breakfestivus on Saturday and Kick-A-Poo had some of their fabulous rescue dogs with them. I fell in love with Dragon, who is being fostered and rehabed, Great Fabulous Lover of a dog for someone looking for a small dog..

I also tried a very yummy Buddha Belly Donut, YUM!!!