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 (2)
See all- LI-DOG Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty at The Pine Grove Inn!Pine Grove Inn, East Patchogue, NY
Join us for a HOWLING GOOD time on the banks of the Swan River at The Pine Grove Inn in East Patchogue on Sunday, Oct. 20th for LI-DOG’s Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty!
Dress up your pup and yourself in your Howl-o-ween finest and enjoy music, games, raffles, prizes, delicious food and drinks, and lots of fun for the pups!
Our costume contest and parade is sure to be the highlight of our pawty! People and pups can compete in one of two categories – Best Standalone Pet or Best Pet/Parent duo. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category! The competition can be stiff, so make sure you come up with a GREAT idea for you and your pup. Costume contest and parade starts at 1:30 p.m.
Thank to our first-ever Prize Sponsor, Who's Your Doggy Long Island, doggy day care and boarding, for generously funding our prizes! Thank you also to Barks Bakeshop for donating the delicious treats that will go in all our winners' gift bags.
Would you like your pup to make a special work of art for you? Stop by our Paw Printing Booth where they can help complete a fun Howl-o-ween design just for you!
Is your pup brave? Then, stop off at the Spooky (ok - not so spooky) Photo Booth and capture them in their costume among our “goblins”!
Throughout the event, you’ll be able to order delicious food and Halloween-themed drinks for purchase from The Pine Grove Inn menu. There’s even a doggie menu from which your pup can choose a tasty meal!
Special guests include: Laura Paesano, the talented owner of Laura Pea Photography, who will be on-hand photographing all our guests. Also in attendance will be Barks Bakeshop where you can pick up some special treats for your pups. Also, Rachel The Dog Trainer for You will be there to answer any training questions you may have. More special guest announcements to come!
This is an important fundraising event to benefit LI-DOG, so please make sure to visit the raffle tables and take a chance on winning one of the GREAT raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors--Brutus Bone Broth, Fi Smart Dog Collars, My Canine's Keeper, Nassau SPCA, Shmush Vitamin Health Biscuits, Stew Leonard's and many others!
An especially big THANK YOU to The Pine Grove Inn for donating the use of their beautiful outdoor patio and lawn for our Howl-o-Ween Pawty!
Discounted advance tickets for only $15 per person are available -
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Discounted ticket sales end Sat., Oct. 19th at 6 p.m. sharp.On the day of the event tickets will be $20 per person. Dogs and children 12 and under are always FREE.
Please be aware when 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.
Donations support LI-DOG’s work to increase access to public parks and beaches for LI dog owners and their dogs. Recently, we worked to get legislation passed to allow dogs in all New York State Parks with reasonable restrictions. The legislation passed overwhelmingly! We're waiting now for the Governor to sign the bill.
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
Facebook - Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty at The Pine Grove Inn
or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.comWant to be part of the fun? Volunteer for our Pawty! Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Meet-and-greet pet parents and their pups
- Help with the games
- Sell raffle tickets
- Give out raffle baskets to our winners
- Help decorate the venue for our Pawty or help us break down
***This is a fun; fast-moving event and we need volunteers! Email us at events@lidog.org with Howl-o-ween Pawty Volunteer in the subject line if you can help!
Please be aware that dogs must remain leashed on non-retractable leads at all times, and as always, please walk your dog before entering the venue. Dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant.
We look forward to seeing you and your pups at our HOWL-O-WEEN Pawty & Fundraiser on Sunday, October 20th.
We do have a rain date of Sun., Nov. 3rd, 11:30am - 3:30pm in case of bad weather.
- LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Old Westbury Gardens!Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, NY
Crisp fall air, pumpkin spice, apple cider, and Halloween costumes---celebrate all the fun of autumn with your best furry friend during Fall Dog Days at beautiful Old Westbury Gardens, on Sat. and Sun., Oct. 26th and 27th! Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, except for the Walled Garden, during this special dog-friendly weekend.
On Sunday, Oct. 27th, please join LI-DOG for an LI-DOG Pack Walk™—a group on-leash dog walk—as you and your dog explore the woodland trails, lakeside grounds, and beautiful lawns of this magnificent 200-acre estate. Our Pack Walk™ will take about 45 minutes and is almost all on flat ground. There are opportunities to shorten the walk as well.
Please be at our table by 10:30 a.m. to sign in for the Pack Walk. Registration is free, but you’ll have the opportunity to buy tickets for a chance to win our raffle basket. Proceeds from the raffle support LI-DOG’s work to open local parks and beaches to our four-legged family members.
**Please make sure to bring poop bags--as clean-up is a must!--**and bring your camera as there are many beautiful photo opportunities on the grounds.
Once again, Old Westbury Gardens is inviting doggie vendors, rescue groups, and animal advocacy organizations like LI-DOG to set up booths that weekend. LI-DOG will set up on Sunday, the 27th. Also, on Sunday there’ll be a costume contest and parade, with prizes, starting at 3 p.m. (You must register at the map stand by 2 pm to join the parade).
While visiting the gardens, dogs must be on-leash at all times, please no RETRACTABLE leashes, and they are not allowed in any buildings on the grounds. Please also keep them from walking on the flowers.
Tickets to gain admission to Old Westbury Gardens must be purchased IN ADVANCE from OWG’s website. No tickets will be sold at the admissions booth. Tickets are good from arrival time until closing time.
OWG Members do not need to buy advance tickets. You simply need to present your valid membership card to the admissions staff.
OWG admission fees are $15 for adults; $13 for seniors (62 and over) and students with valid ID, and $8 for children ages 7-17. OWG members, children 6 and under, and four-legged visitors are FREE.
For more info about Old Westbury Gardens: Email info@oldwestburygardens.org (vendors and rescue groups encouraged to sign-up!) or visit https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/ and click on “our Daily Calendar” for event details.
RSVP for the LI-DOG Pack Walk™:
Here on Meetup
LI-DOG on Facebook: LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Old Westbury Gardens! | Facebook
or email us at lidog_news@yahoo.com*In the event of inclement weather, please check our website, Meetup or Facebook groups as we will post any weather-related changes by 10 AM Sunday morning. If there is no announcement, the Pack Walk is on!
We hope to see you and your dogs at Old Westbury Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 27th!
