What we’re about
This Meetup group is operated by Friends of Long Island Dog Parks (June 18, 2020), which does business as the Long Island Dog Owners Group (LI-DOG). Our goal is to socialize with other dog owners and organize fun things to do with our dogs including dog-friendly events and enjoying Long Island's beautiful dog-friendly parks and beaches!
Upcoming events
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Barkin' Brunch at The Refuge With LI-DOG!
The Refuge, 515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville, NY, USHow does Sunday Brunch on a sun-dappled patio with LI-DOG sound? Even better, how does Sunday Brunch with your favorite furry friend sound? If either or both sound great, then join LI-DOG for Barkin' Brunch at The Refuge on Sunday, October 5th!
Besides great food, there’ll be drink specials, dog treats, great raffles, and more! Visit The Refuge Menu to check out all the delicious Brunch and Brunch Cocktail options the restaurant has on offer. Don’t forget to ask for the special Doggie Menu!
Once you and your pup are out on the patio, please stop by the LI-DOG table to sign in and check out all the great raffle baskets we’ve put together!
This is an important fundraising event for LI-DOG, so make sure to take a chance on winning one of the great raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors: Bark Box, Brutus Bone Broth, Farmina Foods, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Pindar Vineyards among others. Plus thank you to Alan Meschkow, Gail Meschkow and Bailey Applebee Dog for their creative and much-appreciated individual donations!
LI-DOG would like to extend special thanks to Tito’s Vodka and The Refuge. Not only is Tito’s donating one of their popular raffle baskets to the event, but we want to thank them and The Refuge for including LI-DOG in the Tito’s x Refuge donation program for Long Island nonprofits. We are so grateful for their generous support!
PLEASE NOTE: In order to have Brunch and be seated at a table, you must have a reservation. The Refuge strongly recommends making your reservation ahead of time by calling 631-577-4444, but you may still make one when you arrive on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pet Parent Essentials for the Brunch: Make sure to walk your dog outside the venue before entering, bring poop bags, and watch your dog closely. Please note that while well-socialized and fully vaccinated dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio, ONLY service dogs are permitted to enter the indoor bar/restaurant area.
To let LI-DOG know you’re coming, please RSVP to:
Here on Meetup
LI-DOG on Facebook: Barkin' Brunch at The Refuge with LI-DOG
or email us at: lidog_news@yahoo.comTo reserve your table for brunch, call The Refuge at 631-577-4444.
***Make sure to check either our Meetup or Facebook group after 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning for any weather-related changes. If there is no announcement, brunch is on!
We do hope you and your canine pal can join us on Sun., Oct. 5th. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging opportunity to enjoy brunch with your pup, support LI-DOG, and connect with other dog lovers in the Long Island community!
Please check either Meetup or Facebook after 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning for any weather-related changes. If there is no announcement, brunch is on!
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🎃🐾 LI-DOG Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty! 🐾🎃
Pine Grove Inn, 1 First Street, Patchogue, NY, USCalling all ghouls, goblins, good boys and good girls! Join LI-DOG on Sunday, November 2nd for a frightfully fun afternoon at the lovely Pine Grove Inn in East Patchogue for our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty! It will be a paws-itively delightful celebration for dogs and their favorite humans.
Highlights include:
- 🐶 A Big Costume Contest: Strut your stuff in our runway showdown! Categories include:
- Best Standalone Pet
- Best Dog & Human Team
Whether your pup is a werewolf, taco, fairy, or hot dog, we can’t wait to see your creativity blossom. Remember there are two categories in our parade – Best Standalone Pet, where your pup can shine and Best Dog and Human Team, where you can let your imagination soar--a pup pilot and his flight crew? Cruella DeVille and her Dalmatians? Old McDonald and his farm animals?
🎁 Prizes, giveaways, and tail-wagging fun guaranteed!
More than $250 in prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners of our costume contest!
Plus,
- 🍬 Treats for All: Pup-friendly snacks and human goodies are available for purchase to keep everyone howling with joy!
· 📸 Photo Backdrop Booth: Snap Insta-worthy pics in our themed stations —think spooky graveyard, ghostly glam and pumpkin patch.
- DIY Craft Corner: Have your dog create a beautiful “paw-print painting” or decorate mini pumpkins as a remembrance of this event.
· 🎃🐾 Special Guests! 🐾🎃 Don’t miss our paws-itively fabulous VIPs who will be offering goodies, gear and resources for you and your furry best friend.
o Laura Paesano, the talented owner of Laura Pea Photography, will be on hand, ready to snap picture-perfect shots of you and your pup!
o The Salty Paws East End Long Island doggie ice cream truck will be set up with delicious ice cream and goodies to purchase for all the good boys and girls in attendance!
o Farmina Foods will be there to tell you about their healthy pet meals and offer your pup a tasty morsel.
o VEG – Commack will be on hand with giveaways, tips for a safe holiday season with your pup, and information about their new, life-saving canine blood bank.
o And that’s just the start. More special guest announcements to come!Music—spooky, fun and upbeat--provided by our DJ Mike Kaplow and his trusty sidekick Ms. Maroney. Enjoy a playlist filled with tunes that everyone—humans and pups alike—can enjoy.
GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors in order to support LI-DOG. From goodies for our dogs to hand-crafted gifts for you, be sure to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the amazing raffle baskets donated by our sponsors Brutus Broth, Farmina Pet Foods, Laura Pea Photography , Long Island Pet Services, M. Mae Boutique, Pindar Vineyards, Salty Paws East End Long Island, Shmush Pets, The Pine Grove Inn, VEG – Commack and many others!
A lovely setting! Imagine a big lawn with a lazy river flowing by, a pretty gazebo in the corner, and tables with umbrellas on a brick patio with an outdoor bar serving HowloWeen-themed drinks nearby. That’s the Pine Grove Inn!
👥 Open to all dog lovers—costumes encouraged but not required.
Let’s make this Howl-O-Ween one to remember!Our Howl-o-Ween Pawty is an important fundraiser for LI-DOG. So grab your pup, your dog-loving friends and family and join us on November 2nd for what will be a great time AND a great way to support LI-DOG’s work to get more access to parks and beaches for Long Island dog owners and their pups!
Discounted advance tickets for $15 per person will be available for purchase from our website soon. On the day of the event, tickets will be $20 per person. Dogs and children 12 and under are always FREE.
Please be aware that if you purchase advance tickets, you’ll receive confirmation from PayPal that your payment has been received. You will not receive an actual ticket. We will have a list of all prepaid ticket holders at our Welcome table when you check in. Just give them your name and you’re in!
Besides getting your ticket, please also RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many guests to expect!
To RSVP, go to:
Here on Meetup
LI-DOG on Facebook Howl-O-Ween Pawty at The Pine Grove Inn
or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.comHow to Get Involved
***We need volunteers to help make our Pawty a success! Email us at events@lidog.org with Howl-o-ween Pawty Volunteer in the subject line if you’d to help decorate the venue, set up our raffles, or participate in other ways!Please be aware that dogs must remain leashed on non-retractable leads at all times. As always, please walk your dog before entering the venue. Dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant.
NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, please check our website, Facebook or Meetup the morning of the event. If there is no announcement the Pawty is ON!
Rain date is Sun., Nov. 9th.We look forward to seeing you and your pups at our HOWL-O-WEEN Pawty & Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 2nd!
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