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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LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Old Westbury Gardens Fall Dog Festival!
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY, Old Wesbury, NY, USAs the leaves turn colors and the air grows crisp, LI-DOG invites you and your furry companions to join us at Old Westbury Gardens during Fall Dog Days happening Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th. This special weekend transforms the historic 200-acre estate into a dog-friendly haven, welcoming leashed pups to explore its scenic grounds, excluding the Walled Garden—with their humans in tow.
A highlight of the weekend takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26th when LI-DOG leads one of its popular LI-DOG Pack Walks™ on the grounds of the estate. This group on-leash walk offers a relaxed, 45-minute stroll through woodland trails, lakeside paths, and sweeping lawns. The terrain is mostly flat, with options to shorten the route for those who prefer a lighter walk.
Participants should arrive at the LI-DOG table by 10:30 AM to sign in. Registration is free, and guests can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize basket—proceeds support LI-DOG’s mission to open more parks and beaches to dogs.
In addition to the walk, Sunday features a festive costume contest and parade starting at 3 PM. Dress your pup in their Halloween best and register at the map stand by 2 PM to join the fun. Prizes will be awarded for standout costumes, so creativity is encouraged!
Throughout the day, dog-friendly vendors, rescue groups, and animal advocacy organizations—including LI-DOG—will host booths as part of OWG's Fall Dog Festival. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local pet resources and support community efforts.
Important Reminders:
- Dogs must be leashed at all times (please, no retractable leashes).
- Dogs are not permitted in buildings, on flower beds, nor in the walled garden.
- Bring poop bags—clean-up is essential!
- Don’t forget your camera—photo ops abound!
Admission Details:
- Tickets must be purchased in advance at Old Westbury Gardens website
- Adults: $18; Seniors/Students: $15; Children (7–17): $8
- Children 6 and under, OWG members, and dogs: FREE
- OWG members may enter with a valid membership card—no advance ticket needed.
RSVP for the LI-DOG Pack Walk™:
- Here on Meetup
- LI-DOG OWG Pack Walk on Facebook
- Email: lidog_news@yahoo.com
** In case of inclement weather, updates will be posted by 10 AM Sunday on LI-DOG’s website, Meetup, and Facebook. If no announcement is made, the walk is on!
Whether you're sipping cider, snapping fall photos, or parading your pup in costume, Fall Dog Days at Old Westbury Gardens promises a joyful celebration of autumn and canine companionship. We hope to see you there!
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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 in each category 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, 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
Become a Sponsor! Participating in our Howl-O-Ween Pawty is a great way for your company to let thousands of Long Island dog owners know about your terrific products and services. LI-DOG is looking for sponsors who can help fund prizes, raffle baskets, giveaways and other items. If interested, email us ASAP at events@lidog.org or check out the Sponsor Opportunities page on our website!Volunteer! 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!
Participating in our event is a great way to support LI-DOG's mission to make Long Island parks and beaches more dog-friendly!
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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