June 05, 2013 | Lauren | Comments 1

Registration Opens for Dog-Friendly 4K in Downtown Bellevue

A new dog-friendly 4K race in downtown Bellevue will raise funds for the Seattle Humane Society in Bellevue this summer.

The “Four on the 4^th Dog Jog & Walk” kicks off at 9 a.m. on July 4^th at Ashwood Park. Packet pick-up and on-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Patriotic dress is recommended and leashed dogs are welcome. Post-race activities include a dog costume contest and children’s bounce houses.

Free parking will be available at the Bellevue Library parking structure. Registration costs $ 25 now through July 1.

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Tags: Bellevue Downtown Association • Four on the 4th Dog Jog & Walk • Seattle Humane Society

About the Author: Lauren is a freelance journalist who lives in Bellevue,
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Like Dog-Friendly Downtown on Facebook!

You are now able to “Like” Dog Friendly Downtown on Facebook! Like us to find out our current events and happenings. Go to:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dog-Friendly-Downtown-Program/231083203574978?ref=ts

Like Dog-Friendly Downtown on Facebook!

NEW Dog-Friendly Downtown Program Participating Businesses

The Saratoga Springs Dog-Friendly Downtown Program would like to welcome the following businesses who have recently joined the program and opened their doors to our furry friends.

Chic Underneath – 7 Spring Street – (518) 450-1034
Dunday’s – 437 Broadway – (518) 450-1242
Frivolous Gal – 385 Broadway – (518) 584-8712
LaFayette Jewelry Design – 30 Beekman Street – (518) 528-9114
Vesture – 454 Broadway – (518) 587-0063

You are now able to “Like” Dog Friendly Downtown on Facebook! Like us to find out our current events and happenings. Go to:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dog-Friendly-Downtown-Program/231083203574978?ref=ts

Don’t forget to support Dog-Friendly Downtown stores as you start your Holiday shopping list this year. From chic women’s boutiques, to an esthetician, a hardware store and a liquor store…enjoy Holiday shopping in Downtown Saratoga with your dog by your side.

Calling all Pups…Monday, July 4th, is our Patriotic Pooch Parade. We will be marching down Broadway as part of Saratoga’s All American Celebration. You MUST register at Sloppy Kisses by Friday, July 1st. Entry fee is $ 5.00 and proceeds go to the DOG-FRIENDLY DOWNTOWN PROGRAM. All pre-registered dogs will receive a goodie bag at check-in. So come out and dress your pup in red, white, and blue and march for patriotism and a GREAT cause! For more info call 587-2207 or 383-0103. Check in is at 9:30 am on North Broadway between Greenfield Ave and N. Circular Street (in front of the Riggi Mansion). Looking forward to a FUN day!

Just released! Download the DFD Spring Event Scavenger Photo Hunt Ballot here!

Collect at least 7 correct Scavenger Hunt photo matches between 11am and 3pm, from any of the participating DFD Member Businesses listed. Submit your ballot for a winner’s choice raffle at the Doggie Yappy Hour at Ice House (70 Putnam St) at 3pm where our Honorary Chairs, WNYT-13 Anchor Dan Bazile and his dog Dax will present prizes. You must be present at the Yappy Hour to win!

Feeling like a champion? Correctly match all 17 photos with their corresponding businesses and be entered to win The Grand Prize!

Participating businesses:

A. 80 West

B. Brindisi’s Restaurant

C. Celtic Treasures

D. Clothes Line

E. Compliments to the Chef

F. Crafters Gallery

G. Crush and Cask

H. Encounter

I. Gemset of Saratoga

J. Impressions of Saratoga

K. Just Plain Good

L. Mary Martin & Co.

M. Roohan Realty

N. Saratoga Arts Center

O. Saratoga Hilton

P. Silverado

Q. Sloppy Kisses

While enjoying the Scavenger Hunt with y

our dog by your side, take advantage of the 15% OFF discount at the following DFD businesses:

80 West, Brindisi’s Restaurant, Celtic Treasures, Clothes Line, Compliments to the Chef, Crafters Gallery, Crush and Cask, Encounter, Gemset of Saratoga, Impressions of Saratoga, Just Plain Good, Mary Martin & Co., Saratoga Arts Center, Sloppy Kisses and The Wine Bar!

Please ask each business about their restrictions.

Come to the Dog-Friendly Downtown Spring Event on Saturday, May 14th in Downtown Saratoga Springs. Stroll, shop, eat and drink with your dog by your side. Get great discounts and win amazing prizes from Saratoga’s best businesses.

From 11am to 3pm, there will be a dog-related Scavenger Hunt at participating businesses.

Then, from 3pm to 5pm, join us for Doggie Yappy Hour at The IceHouse (70 Putnam Street).

The official Scavenger Hunt Ballot and list of participating businesses to be posted soon!

Spring is here! Word on the street is that there is an upcoming Dog-Friendly Downtown event! Check back soon for news!

Dog-Friendly Downtown Press Release

Melanie and I (Adrianna), have sent out a press release officially announcing the Dog-Friendly Downtown program to local media. If you know of another dog-friendly business in downtown Saratoga Springs, please let them know about the program. They can contact either Melanie or myself.

The PR is as follows:

(Saratoga Springs, NY) – Sloppy Kisses, the area’s premier dog bakery and designer pet boutique, and Saratoga Arts are launching a Dog-Friendly Downtown (DFD) program in Saratoga Springs. Anyone who strolls Downtown Saratoga can’t help but notice the number of dogs enjoying their daily walk. However, dog owners are somewhat limited as to where they can go with their dogs in tow. “The goal of the DFD program is to expand dog hospitability to more businesses,” commented Melanie Dallas, owner of Sloppy Kisses which has welcomed four-legged shoppers into her Broadway boutique since opening in February 2006. “By welcoming dogs, business owners can attract more customers into their stores that hopefully will result in an increase in sales,” said Dallas.

Dog owners will be able to identify dog-friendly businesses via a window decal that will be prominently displayed by participating businesses (see attached DFD decal). In addition, participating businesses will be listed on the Dog-Friendly Downtown website (www.dogfriendlydowntown.blogspot.com), included in a map of downtown denoting dog-friendly businesses, listed on local shopping websites as well as national pet-friendly travel sites. There is no cost to participate in the DFD program. Sloppy Kisses and Saratoga Arts underwrite program costs.

The DFD program is open to all Downtown Saratoga Springs businesses including retail establishments, hotels, restaurants with outdoor dining options and even art galleries. Saratoga Arts at The Arts Center has a dog-friendly gallery space where visitors can see some of the region’s highest-quality contemporary art. To participate in the DFD program, contact Melanie Dallas at Sloppy Kisses (587-2207) or Adrianna Flax at the Saratoga Arts (584-4132). Any restrictions that may be required by participating businesses will be noted on all DFD literature and on the DFD website.

A DFD launch event is being planned for Spring 2010. Interested businesses must sign-up by December 1st to be included in the initial rollout of the DFD program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Melanie Dallas, (518) 587-2207 or Adrianna Flax, (518) 584-4132