Being an active member of LI-DOG has been one of the best Organization membership experience’s I have enjoyed. Making our parks and public places more dog friendly is an integral part of Long Islands suburban appeal. Encouraging dog friendly activities, responsible dog ownership and socialization is at the forefront of what LI-DOG strives for. A well socialized and behaved pet should be at its owner’s side enjoying the beauty of our Island and its expansive parks, beaches, and public places.
Many of you may know Zara our AKC Whippet and others may know that I have an online gallery of dog portraits, and shop featuring dog imprinted items. Every year LI-DOG runs several fund-raising events. The first one will be BARKS & BREWS Sat., June 28th, Noon to 3 PM at Great South Bay Brewery Bay Shore, NY 11706. The next one is Barkin Brunch, Sunday, OCTOBER 5th from 11 AM to 3 PM, at The Refuge 515 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. The last one
Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Pawty, Sunday, October 20th, 12 to 4 PM at The Pine Grove Inn 1 1st St., East Patchogue, NY
Each of these events features a fun time for our canine friends, a great opportunity to meet other dog loving families, great DJ music, varied food and drinks, specialty vendors,
doggy activities and of course a great display of fund-raising raffle prizes for you to choose from. Among the vast array of gift baskets and prizes at these 3 events is an opportunity to win one of my dog portraits. To all the people who have won a portrait; I hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it! For all of you who would like to win one, I look forward to meeting you and your dogs at these great events.
LI-DOG is committed to making and keeping Long Island a dog friendly Island These events, the other meet-ups, and walks depend on your contributions and involvement so our voices are heard and our canine friends are welcome wherever they go…
Respectfully,
alan b. meschkow
artist, dog owner, & lifelong long islander