Party at Gigi and Luca Pet Boutique

Hi 'Reeses Fans,

I had a fun evening today. I went to a pre-Take Your Puppy to Work Day Party at my favorite boutique.

I got to see lots of my puppy friends, and also meet some new friends too.

I got to taste some new treats and Mommy and Daddy bought me a new toy too!!!

I am such a lucky Puppy!

I posed for lots of pictures, as well as taking the attached photos with my puppycam.

More on this event as I find out more!

Love

Tyreese

Check out these South Florida spots that are going to the dogs

Hi 'Reeses Fans!

Wow! So many more places are realising how much fun it is to be "puppy" friendly. Puppies love having fun, and we always bring our Mommies & Daddies with us to have fun too!!!

Tonite I am going to Gigi & Luca's for a pre-Bring your Puppy to Work Day Party. I can't wait to go and see my friends, and sniff out any super deals while I'm there.

Check out the latest from the newpaper below!

Love


Tyreese

On a typical Saturday afternoon, Ozzy rolls out of bed, gets his hair done and heads out to CityPlace for some shopping and socializing. He might mingle over gourmet baked goods and check out the latest fashions.

Finally, he stops at Starbucks -- to sit at the feet of his owner while she sips coffee.

Ozzy is a shih tzu, and he's one of many South Florida dogs who don't spend their days cooped up inside. Instead, they're out and about at some of the hottest spots and social events.

South Florida is a dog-friendly place. And the right pup is as essential an accessory as a Louis Vuitton bag.

A new state law goes into effect July 1 allowing local governments to determine whether dogs are permitted on restaurant patios. Not that it matters too much in South Florida anyway. Dogs have been quietly tolerated everywhere from cafes to malls to coffeehouses.

For many people, dogs are the ticket to meeting new business clients or Mr. or Ms. Right or Right Now. Planned events bring singles together or allow South Floridians to give back to their community -- or both.

We've put together a list of some of the most unique, dog-friendly places and events in South Florida. Time to start thinking outside the bark park.

Habitat Cafe

Owners can enjoy breakfast and lunch at this Palm Beach Gardens cafe, and dogs can feel welcome at the outside courtyard. Owners Lori and Phil Smillie are happy to bring water to thirsty pooches and accommodate any of their fellow dog owners. The Smillies are the proud owners of a Yorkie named Lucy, who doesn't hang out at the restaurant.

During the week, the cafe attracts a business lunch crowd. Stop by with a dog on the weekends, when things are a little livelier at this plaza, with live music during lunch.

The whole area is dog friendly, too, with a doggy boutique next store called Bella Paws. The dog store features everything for the posh pup, and in-store events like pet photography. The cafe and boutique complement each other nicely, creating a mini haven for dogs in north Palm Beach County.

Cort's Coffeehouse

Staffed by Plantation's young and hip (believe it or not, there are some), this coffeehouse is a refreshing alternative in a sea of strip malls and chain restaurants.

Now you and your dog can have your mocha served by a bored-looking art student with spiky hair. Dogs can hang out with their owners at the outside seating, and enjoy the open-mike nights and various events hosted by the coffeehouse.

Saturday morning is "Dog Day at the Cafe," says Wes Cort, the owner's son, who helps run the coffeehouse. A small group of devotees bring their dogs from 9 to 11 a.m. for breakfast.

However, dogs are welcome any time, and a glass jar with free Milk Bone treats sits on the counter.

Sandy Paws Pet Boutique and CityPlace

Visitors to this cute boutique are often greeted by Ozzy, a shih tzu who is the grand dog of employee Robyn Sherman. Ozzy keeps watch over the cutesy and original doggy gear, including an extensive selection of homemade gourmet dog treats that look tastier than some human treats. Posters, books, toys and keepsakes complete the store.

The store also hosts events, and owner Christine Trudel in July will start a monthly "Yappy Hour," with wines and appetizers.

On the weekends, you can pick up a "Mommy's Single" or "I Have Two Daddies" dog shirt, and walk the dog around CityPlace. Palm Beach's pretty people bring everything from tiny teacup dogs to Great Danes to see and be seen. Starbucks is a popular gathering place for dog owners to have coffee and enjoy the parade.

Bar Boutique

Lawyer Jill Ginsberg wanted to open her law office in downtown Hollywood, but was running into trouble getting the permit.

So she opened a boutique and bar in the front of her office, and created a dog-friendly space.

Bar Boutique hosts Woof Wednesdays, a wine and cheese event on the first Wednesday of every month, that benefits Pet Rescue. The last event featured a dog and owner fashion show.

Ginsberg owns three shih tzus that she adopted from shelters. A board in the back of the store features photos of pets that need sponsors, a way to help an animal out without adopting it.

Dogs are always welcome at Bar Boutique, with water and food provided to visiting animals, but pet traffic definitely picks up during Hollywood's ArtWalks, every third Saturday. Downtown Hollywood is full of roving canines, from large to small.

LivingFLA.com events

There is certainly no shortage of ladies who attend the events organized by this Web site. They bring along their dogs who are as groomed and pedicured as they are.

The site tries to organize at least one dog-related event a month, according to organizer Cary Roman.

"Depending on the time and place, we get anywhere from 40 to 80 people, of all ages," Roman said.

Events include business networking and happy hours, with plans in the works for a pet-friendly singles brunch. Professionals in their 30s attend most of the sites' events, although there is a mix. Some events are geared toward singles, some are not. Pet groomers and others in the pet business also use the events to network. Proceeds benefit area animal shelters.

"We have a reputation for doing nicer events -- good food and wine, not your typical singles event," said Roman.

Broward Humane Society

This nonprofit organization may not organize very many "bring your dog along" events, but the ones it does organize are blockbusters.

The annual Walk for the Animals fund-raiser, held in late February or early March, attracts pets and owners from all over South Florida.

The annual Bark at the Park lets owners bring their dogs to a Florida Marlins game. The event, held June 15, benefits the Humane Society.

And if you need some time apart from Fido, try out the PetSet, the Humane Society's fund-raising group. They organize social and networking events, and are a prime source of pet-minded professional singles.

Dairy Queen

Treat your dog to the same treat you'd give yourself at Dairy Queen. On Mondays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., dogs can enjoy a free cup or cone of Dairy Queen's trademark vanilla ice cream.

Everyone from couples to artists to trendsetters bring their dog -- a must-have in Wilton Manors. On most Mondays more than 100 dogs will traipse through this local landmark.

Lincoln Road

This pedestrian mall is a hotspot for locals and tourists, and rightfully so. Shopping, outdoor cafes and street performers bring out gawking tourists as well as Amazonian models.

Dogs are quite possibly the only thing they have in common. Girls in bikinis cruise by on bikes with their tiny fluffy dogs in baskets. Couples stroll by with their bulldogs. Bodybuilders walk dogs the size of small horses. Boston terriers and beagles patiently lie down next to their owners at cafes, or slurp from dog bowls left for them.

Dogs can be found on Lincoln Road almost 24/7, but Sunday afternoon and early evenings bring them out even more. While their owners stroll the farmers' and antique markets, the dogs check each other out. A squabble rarely breaks out, but for the most part, dogs bring people together in a city where people can be very divided.


Let Rover run free at these South Florida dog parks. Most are open from dusk to dawn seven days a week, and allow leash-less play. All are free except where noted, and puppies younger than 4 months old are not allowed. Each dog must have a current rabies vaccination.

BROWARD COUNTY Bark Park at Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center Dog Park
2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs

Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park
6600 SW 16th St., Plantation

Markham Park Dog Park
16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise

Pembroke Pines Dog Park
9751 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines

Poinciana Dog Park
1501 S. 21st Ave., Hollywood

Dogs can swim on fri-sun nights at A1A and Sunrise BLVD in fort lauderdale for $5.00

PALM BEACH COUNTY Mizner Bark: The Boca Raton Dog Park
751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton

Greenbriar Park
2975 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington

The Dog Park at Lake Ida Park
2929 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach

Life Saving Puppy!

Hi 'Reeses Fans,

I saw this story in the paper this morning. I thought you would all like to read about a Heroine Puppy!

Love

Tyreese

Florida dog wins national accolades for dialing 911 to save owner

By Leef Smith
The Washington Post
Posted June 19 2006, 9:52 AM EDT

WASHINGTON _ Belle Weaver is flying into the nation's capital Monday to receive an award for saving a family member's life. Before she leaves town, she'll meet with her congressman, accept a certificate and bow her head to receive a medal.

Stories such as hers, of heroism and quick thinking, are always inspiring. But this one has a twist, and not just because Belle is 3 years old.

You see, Belle Weaver is a beagle. She used her owner's cellphone to call 911.

Her owner, Kevin Weaver, 34, was in the throes of a diabetic seizure, lying unconscious on his kitchen floor in Ocoee, Fla., when Belle located his phone and chomped down on the keypad, triggering a call.

The only thing emergency dispatchers heard was barking, but it was enough cause to send help, they reasoned. Weaver, a former flight attendant, woke up hours later in the hospital, weak and disoriented. Belle was there by his side, having finagled a ride in the ambulance.

Today the pint-size canine is taking a plane to Washington _ and not in the cargo hold, mind you _ to be honored. Belle will be the first animal to receive the VITA Wireless Samaritan Award, presented each year by the CTIA Wireless Foundation. The foundation honors those who use their wireless phones to save lives, stop crime or help in other emergencies. Cingular Wireless submitted Belle's nomination.

``We get that wireless is a new way for rude people to be rude to one another,'' said David Diggs, executive director of the Wireless Foundation, acknowledging cellphones are known too often for shattering the peace in restaurants and on trains. ``But at the same time, the safety benefits that this technology has brought, we think, are immeasurable.''

Doctors told Weaver that had Belle not intervened before his roommates arrived home _ leaving Weaver alone for five hours on the kitchen floor with dangerously low blood sugar _ he probably wouldn't have made it.

``I would have died,'' said Weaver, still a bit incredulous about the whole experience. ``I would have slipped into a coma and died.''

For her part, Belle was hardly the pedigreed hero in waiting. In fact, as a puppy, she was returned to the pet store twice by dissatisfied buyers before Weaver's friend mentioned seeing the doggy in the window.

``I felt sorry for her,'' Weaver said about that encounter less than two years ago. ``I went in and said, 'She's mine.' ''

Belle had no special skills other than friendship. But as Weaver's lifelong struggle with diabetes got worse and he developed seizures, a frequent passenger on one of his flights suggested he give Belle special training as a medical assistance dog.

Tyreese and Daddy in the News!

Hi 'Reeses Fans,

Did you know that Daddy and I are featured in this months Lighthouse Point Magazine?!

We were at a garage sale with Mommy, deciding on the best frame to buy to put a pictures of Mommy and Daddy's Grandchildren in, when the magazines photographer took our picture.

I look so good, I'm sure the magazine will be a big seller this month!

Check out the whole magazine at

http://www.lhpmag.com/Documents/Issues/LHP_June2006.pdf

or just check on my pictures here!

I'll be pawprinting copies for collectors all next week

Love

Tyreese

Dogs and Restaurants

Wow!1

Just look at this. Puppies can join their Mommies and Daddies dining outside a certain restaurants for real now!!!

Check out the Yorkie Member of the Florida legislator adding her paw print to the legislation signed by Governor jeb Bush last Friday. Such great news for everyone!!! I wonder if this means more places will start to accept Cookie Card for payment like 'Reeses Restaurant does?!

Read on for more puppy news.....

Gov. Bush signs bill allowing dogs to eat at restaurants

By Travis Reed
The Associated Press
Posted June 2 2006, 6:15 PM EDT
 

ORLANDO, Fla.--At just 1 year old, Theo had already turned to a life of crime.

The barely-more-than-a-handful Yorkie would sneak into restaurants inside his owner's bag--usually undetected, but he and Marcy Richardson have been kicked out before.



``He loves to be outside with a bunch of people,'' said Richardson, a 26-year-old Orlando opera singer. ``He's quiet and never makes a mess. Everyone loves him.''

Now she and Theo can stop worrying and start chowing down.

Gov. Jeb Bush on Friday signed the so-called ``doggie dining'' bill, allowing local governments to let restaurants permit dogs to eat with their owners outside. Florida health regulations previously prevented all dogs except service animals from joining patrons al fresco--though several restaurants ignored the rules until Orlando-area regulators started cracking down last year.

State Rep. Sheri McInvale, R-Orlando, filed the bill after some complained they were threatened with fines.

The measure creates a three-year pilot program, with the state to determine whether to continue it. Allowing dogs to dine would be up to each county, and even if it's allowed restaurant owners would still decide on their own whether to participate.

Bush said the bill will allow dog lovers and their pets to ``have a brewski together, have a hot dog together or whatever they want outdoors.''

``It just seems like it's a small thing but it's going to be an important thing for a whole lot of people,'' Bush said. It was a bittersweet day for the governor after his black Labrador --and Florida's First Dog, Marvin --died Wednesday at age 11 following a battle with cancer.

``He was a beautiful black lab and he brought great joy to our lives,'' Bush said, adding that he was glad Marvin was out of pain and imagined him in doggie heaven.

But not everyone supported the bill. George Jones, a 51-year-old Orlando accountant with a border collie and black Labrador, said he thought legally allowing dogs to dine in public was ``the most ignorant thing I've ever seen.''

``They eat well, but they don't eat with me,'' Jones said. I've already made the decision that I won't go to any place that will allow them. I just don't think people should eat with dogs; that's disgusting.''

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association lauded the bill in a written statement for providing more flexibility to business owners.

``Aside from the obvious benefit of reducing the need for doggie bags, this legislation reiterates the desire of restaurateurs to be the ultimate decision maker in how their businesses are run,'' president and CEO Carol B. Dover said.

Without Marvin by his side, Bush signed the bill holding state Sen. Charlie Clary's dog Dixie Cup, which provided a seconding paw print.

Doggie dining gets governor's stamp of approval

Canines can eat outside restaurants

Mark Schlueb
Orlando Sentinel
Posted June 3 2006
 

The government went to the dogs Friday.

Gov. Jeb Bush, fresh from legislative battles about class size and school vouchers, came to Orlando to deal with another weighty issue: allowing dogs to dine at restaurants.

Surrounded by yapping hounds and yapping politicians, Bush signed a bill that allows cities to grant permission to restaurant owners who want to open their patio dining rooms to four-legged customers.

"There are millions of Floridians who love their dogs. Their dogs are their best companions, even if they're married," Bush quipped. "These dogs and their companions can have a brewski together, a hotdog together or whatever they want."

The ceremony took place at Sam Snead's Restaurant, where a canine uprising began two years ago.

Like other restaurants downtown, Sam Snead's had built a loyal following of furry customers on its outdoor patio. Dog owners could browse from a "Furry Friends Menu," including chicken and kibble and bow-wow pizza served on a complimentary Frisbee.

But state restaurant inspectors put a stop to it. Late in 2004, inspectors suddenly began enforcing a no-dogs-allowed rule that had long been on the books but had been all but ignored. Allowing dogs at restaurants wouldn't be sanitary, they argued.

Enforcement remained spotty; dogs were still welcome at some cafes in College Park and Winter Park, but those downtown, including Sam Snead's, Dexter's Cafe, Anthony's Pizza and others, were told to kick out the canines or risk $5,000 fines.

That's when the fur started to fly. Sam Snead's owner Candie Ryser began circulating a petition, and tallied up more than 10,000 mostly human signatures. Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan, who represents the district, pushed for a change in state law.

"We've never had a situation where people have gotten sick from having a dog at a restaurant. People have dogs in their kitchens at home and no one has gotten sick," said Sheehan, her dog Maxine tucked under her arm.

Sheehan enlisted the help of state Rep. Sheri McInvale, R-Orlando, who sponsored a bill allowing local governments to decide for themselves whether restaurants can permit dogs in outdoor eating areas. The bill was in danger in the Senate until its sponsor named the legislation after well-liked Destin Sen. Charlie Clary's dog, Dixie Cup. Legislators fell in love with the Dixie Cup Clary Local Control Act.

Under the new law, which takes effect immediately, cities may enact ordinances allowing restaurants to apply for permission to open their patio doors to dogs.