LI-DOG Pooch-a-Palooza at The Pine Grove Inn!

Leash up your pup and join us on the banks of Swan River Sunday afternoon, June 23rd when The Pine Grove Inn in East Patchogue welcomes back LI-DOG and our human and doggie guests, for LI-DOG's big summer fundraiser and doggie pawty!

Enjoy music, games, prizes, raffles, delicious food including a special menu for the pups, dog-themed drinks and more--all in a pretty outdoor setting!

This is a major fundraiser for LI-DOG - The Long Island Dog Owner's Group. Donations support LI-DOG's work to increase access to parkland and beaches for Long Island dog owners and their pets. See the latest on our Big Win to Allow Dogs in NYS Parks! (https://lidog.org/latest-news/nys-legislature-overwhelmingly-approves-legislation-to-allow-dogs-in-all-nys-parks/)

There will be fun games with chances to win prizes for both people and pups. Participate in the "Biggest Lap Dog Contest" - always a favorite - or channel your pup's musical side with Musical Sit and Stay!

Stop by our ARF-Cade to take a chance on the Prize Wheel or Plinko board to win a small prize for you or your pup! Check out the Paw Print Booth where your pup can show off their inner "Pup-Casso" by creating a special print just for you!

Don't forget to dress up your dog and yourself in your favorite summer carnival outfits so you can pose for memorable photos at the "Happy Day" Photo Booth.

Make sure to visit the raffle tables to take a chance at winning one of the great raffle baskets generously donated by our sponsors--Bark Box, Barks Bakeshop, Brutus Bone Broth, Clovis Point Vineyards, Emily's Trims and Treats, Jones Natural Chews, Laura Pea Photography, Nassau County SPCA, Rachel, The Dog Trainer for You, and more! Plus, many thanks to Alan Meschkow for donating a beautiful hand-drawn portrait of your pup, and to Gail Meschkow for donating a beautiful handknit sweater for your pup and a matching hat for you!

This year, we've invited Special Guests to add to the fun! Yorkie911 will be there with their adorable adoptable pups; Laura Pea Photography will be taking wonderful photos, Barks Bakeshop will have delicious doggie treats, Emily's Trims and Treats will offer pet toys and accessories for sale, Farmina Pet Foods will have goody bags and specialized pet nutrition plans for YOU, plus Rachel The Dog Trainer can help answer your training questions.

Once you've checked out all the booths, sit back and take in the view as you enjoy listening to music by our DJ Mike Kaplow.

Then, order a delicious lunch from the restaurant's menu.There's even a special DogTail Menu (for people only) featuring Beagle Mary's, Tom Collies, and Chi Wa Wa's (margaritas, of course!).The restaurant's staff has also gone all out to create a special menu for your pups like sliders with rice and veggies or grilled chicken with rice, carrots and beans. Yum!

A big THANK YOU to the management and staff of The Pine Grove Inn for donating their lovely patio and lawn for Pooch-a-Palooza plus their enthusiastic participation in making sure our guests--human and canine--will be well fed and hydrated!

This truly will be a special day to spend with your dog!

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must remain leashed on non-retractable leads at all times and are not allowed inside the restaurant. Please also remember to walk your dog before entering the venue! There is also a designated dog-walking area at the end of the parking lot just before you enter the venue.

Tickets for $20 per person may be purchased at the Welcome table on Sunday. Dogs and kids 12 and under are FREE.

Please be aware that those of who purchased advance tickets will 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.

Besides getting your ticket, please also RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many guests to expect.

We look forward to seeing you and your dog at LI-DOG's Pooch-a-Palooza on June 23rd!