It's Party Time!

Are you feeling the winter blues?? Well, shake 'em off and take your pooch out for a day of fun, fun, fun!

My friends Andrea and Pauline have planned an exciting indoor playdate just for small dogs.

Here's more info:

A Post Valentine/Chinese New Year/Winter Fun Playdate
Treats and refreshments for pups and humans
Cost: $5 per dog
Venue: Happy Paws
316 Lafayette Street
corner of Houston and Lafayette
2-4 p.m. this Sunday!

This event will be hosted by The NYC Toy Dog Group, the Tri-state Toy Dogs, and the NewYorkieCityInsiders. Learn more about these doggie playgroups on Meetup.com

Snow + Valentine's Day = Red Booties!

Hey dog lovers!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine's Day on this wintry day in the city. We finally got our snow storm and it's quite beautiful. I love it!

I took Roxie out on a brisk walk a few minutes ago ... I was so excited to try out her new red booties I purchased through a breeder friend named Pauline. (Watch video of Roxie sporting her new booties.) She sells them way cheaper than you'd pay in a walk-in dog boutique such as Ritzy Canine or Canine Ranch.

How I adore these red booties, let me count the ways...

* They slip on and off easily, but are doggie wiggle proof
* The candy red color is so festive and eye-catching in the snow
* They are disposable and easy to store in a purse
* They are the first pair of booties Roxie hasn't tried to chew off!

They are a winner in my book! So, show your pooch some love and pick up a pair of these booties. Click here to start shopping!

Puppy Love!

Who doesn't love getting chocolate and flowers on Valentine's Day? Well, your dog perhaps!

To repay all the unconditional love and affection your dog gives you on a daily basis, consider taking Rover or Bella out on the town for Valentine's Day, you may even find a new playmate for your little one.

Petco is the perfect spot to celebrate too. Come out and decorate your own Valentine’s Day Pet Cookie, get a FREE Valentine’s Day Photo with Frame and enter the Best Pet Kiss Contest at 2:30 pm. It’s all for the love of your life ... your pet! Visit Petco to learn more. Participating locations include, Long Island, Yonkers, and Brooklyn.

OR

If your lucky enough to be a lovely Shih Tzu, then check out the NYC Shih Tzu Meetup and their love-themed playdate appropriately named "And they call it Poopie Love!" at Animal Haven Soho. Fern is the organizer of the group and will be playing host. An RSVP is required.

Here's more from Fern about the Shih Tzu festivities...

It's a post-Valentine's Day lovefest!! Bring your little ones for socialization, games, and perhaps he or she will fall in love! Red is the color of the day, and doggie love will abound.

We will be playing "matching" and "love" games with the dogs. We will even be having "commitment" ceremonys for the pups. Please bring a Valentine's toy or goodie if you want to participate in our "doggie grab bag" where the dogs will pick the toy they want and then be set up with the giver of that toy.

And not to leave the dog moms and dads out of the fun, we will have wine and cheese and crackers.

Awww, love is definitely in the air! Or is that dog poop I smell? hahahaha!