Tag: dogs

Be Like Josh Foundation receives support from Morning Squeeze

Scottsdale and Tempe’s Morning Squeeze restaurants have partnered with the Be Like Josh Foundation for the month of August. The local non-profit supports and raises awareness for special needs dogs and will receive half of all sales of dog biscuits sold. The dog friendly restaurants invite dogs and their owners to dine on the patio or take the biscuits to go. The biscuits are are gluten-free and made from scratch with peanut butter. Biscuits are 3 for $5 and are on the Tail Waggers menu.

“We love our Squeeze pups here as much as our guests,” said managing partner Jaryn Oakley. “When we learned about the amazing work the Be Like Josh Foundation is doing, we knew we wanted to help continue their mission. We hope this fundraiser is an opportunity for people to celebrate the love all animals give to us unconditionally and support this great cause.”

About The Be Like Josh Foundation

The Be Like Josh Foundation helps dogs by fostering and finding good homes that can cater to the animals’ needs. They visit schools to teach children the importance of compassion to animals as well as the inclusion of all abilities. The foundation works with volunteer homes giving the caretakers the training, tools and support needed for each animal’s unique needs.

“We are excited to partner with Morning Squeeze for this fundraiser,” said Jenny Braunwalder, rescue coordinator at The Be Like Josh Foundation. “All donations help us educate people and younger generations about the beauty of special abilities for all people and animals.”

The Morning Squeeze dog biscuit fundraiser runs until August 31. Find the biscuits at 690 S. Mill Ave. #110 Tempe 85281 and 4233 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale 85251. For more information about the Be Like Josh Foundation head to their website.

 

 

Match: Restaurant & Cocktails new menu has gone to the dogs

A whole new meaning of the ‘dog days of summer’ comes to mind as downtown Phoenix’s Match: Restaurant & Cocktails rolls out its  new  “Dog Gone” menu perfect for your four-legged dining companion..

All photos courtesy of Je- Hyen Valdez

Fido, Fluffy and Fifi can enjoy Amazing Meatloaf ($7),  Tail Tappin’ Tater Tots with yogurt ($5) and Bow Wow Bacon Cheese Treats ($3). The dogs can dine with their owners and friends in the lounge, on the patio or for in-room service at the Found:Re Hotel where Match is located off the lobby.

While the pooches are snacking out, their owners can dine on Match’s recently released Summer Menus that include a crab BLT, Diver Sea Scallops with clams & corn and other items at lunch or dinner.

Match:  Restaurant & Cocktails and The Found:RE  Hotel are at 1100 North Central Ave. Phoenix 602-875-8080  http://www.matchphx.com/

 

Scottsdale’s Artwalk has gone to the dogs Thursday nights in August.

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Calling all dog owners, art lovers and everybody else, every Thursday night in August the Scottsdale Artwalk www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com has invited dogs and their owners to enjoy a stroll through Scottsdale’s Art district of Marshall Way and Main St. From 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. people and dogs can stroll the galleries and shops, mix & mingle with other dogs and their owners while listening to live music and taking in the atmosphere.

“Artwalk the Dog” will feature pet friendly attractions, dog treats, information about dog rescues and charities, dog art and more. The Food Truck Caravan will be on hand to tantalize your taste buds.

Trucks scheduled to be there at 6:30 include The Pho King Truck, Super Farm Super Truck, Lucha Libre, Lulu’s Italian Ices and Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire. Misters and seating will be provided to keep 2 and 4 legged friends comfortable. Dog treats and water will be provide for the dogs.

The Artwalk includes Main St. west of Scottsdale Rd., north on Marshall Way up to 5th Ave.

2012 Champ to Defend Title as Fastest Wiener in the West at 18th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals

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Start your doggie as it will be no ordinary walk in the park! More than 50 of Arizona’s fastest dachshunds will converge on Feb. 23 to race in the 18th Annual Wiener Nationals – Arizona Regionals race! After winning the regionals, Phoenix dog, Oscar went on to earn the 2012 championship title competing against the victors from nine other regional races held throughout the year. Now he must guard his title as the “Winning Wiener” in 2013. Can he do it again or will another AZ dog claim the top spot?

Returning Champ Oscar “My Wiener” of Phoenix will go “nose to nose” in a race to the finish line on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Tucson, Ariz. for the 18th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals – Arizona Regionals. Oscar will once again be competing against Arizona’s fastest dachshunds for a chance to defend his title as Arizona’s “Top Dog.” More than 50 dogs will race but only one will go from “wiener to winner,” taking home $250 and a trip to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego for the 2013 Finals!

Saturday, February 23
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Prelims: 9 a.m.
Final race: 1 p.m. – During halftime at the UA vs. WSU men’s basketball game

The University of Arizona – Jimenez Field
N. Campbell Avenue & Enke Drive (Access the field off Enke Drive)
Parking: 6th Street garage is free before 9 a.m., $5 after 9 a.m.

REGISTRATION

· Pick up an entry form at any Tucson Wienerschnitzel location, register on race day at Jimenez Field (8 a.m.), or register online at: www.wwnraces.com

· Registration is free. Hurry – space is limited

ADMISSION

· Admission to Jimenez Field is free for the races.

VISUALS

· Dogs in costume and racing jackets

· Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Mascot “The Delicious One”

· Community interacting with the dogs, enjoying a fun day at the races