Destinations

Canine Cocktails, Anyone?

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Downtown San Diego unleashes plenty of “mutts-sees.”

By Arden Moore

In dog years, I am now the same age as Chipper, my Golden retriever/Husky mix, who is seven. With our birthdays just one day apart, I knew the perfect place to celebrate with her and my other dog, Cleo: downtown San Diego.

At Canine Cocktails, no need for a designated driver for Fido. All canines are treated to bottled water and healthy treats dished up by local vendors. Enjoy libations from the bar, including the signature Blue Indigo Phi martini. The hotel donates $1 per drink to the San Diego Humane Society. And, local merchants stage drawings for free pet product giveaways.

Check out some the canine cocktail hour:

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If You Go

SLEEP

Hotel Indigo; 509 9^th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101; Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, just one block from Petco Park, Hotel Indigo welcomes well-behaved dogs of all sizes. No pet fee. Nightly rates start at $102. Hotel hosts Canine Cocktails Tuesdays, 5–8 pm.

(619) 727-4000; www.hotelindigo.com/sandiego.

PLAY

Bring your mitt and your mutt to watch the San Diego Padres play at Petco Park. Once a year each August, leashed dogs are welcomed to attend the game. For reservations, pick up an application at a Petco store or call (619) 795-5198.

Stay fit with Fido by joining Leash Your Fitness, a workout class for humans and dogs. For class schedules and locations, visit www.leashyourfitness.com.
Sip wine each Wednesday from 5:30–9 pm and bring your leashed dog to the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, Suite 120, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 231-6400; www.sdwineculinary.com.

Eat and drink with your dog Wednesday from 5–7 pm at The FleetWood bar and restaurant. Try the signature FleetWood Mojito or Applejack cocktail and pick a special treat for your pup from the dog treat menu. Located at 639 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 702-7700; www.thefleetwood.com.

Keep your dog looking great and shop for pet necessities at City Dog, 545 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 269-0201; www.citydogsd.com.

Watch or participate in the annual Surf Dog Surfathon Fund Raiser for Helen Woodward Animal Center. Held every September. Visit www.AnimalCenter.org for details.

WoofStock! Dog and People Festival benefits Canine Companions for Independence, held every April at Balboa Park. For details, visit www.cci.org/woofstock.

IMPORTANT FIDO INFO:

Downtown Dog Lover hosts and showcases Fido-friendly events, eateries and attractions in the city of San Diego. Just visit www.downtowndoglover.com.

For a list of clubs, calendar events, pet businesses, hotels, restaurants, emergency vet locations and other pet must-knows in San Diego County, obtain your free copy of the San Diego Edition of the Pet Lovers Handbook by calling (760) 631-7886 or by visiting www.petloverspublications.com.

Issue 41 January/February 2010

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