We love our four-legged family members, and it's always fun to take them to new places. Here are some upcoming Southern Dutchess, NY events, along with patios and dog parks where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Should you take your dog?
Before choosing to take your dog out and about in Hopewell, Wappingers, Beacon, or Pawling consider whether your dog (and you!) will have a good experience. Typically, well-behaved, socialized dogs who are comfortable around people and other dogs are ideal for these settings. Ensuring your dog is friendly, leash-trained, and non-disruptive will help everyone enjoy their time. Always check specific venue policies and consider your dog's temperament to ensure a pleasant outing for all.
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Upcoming Dog-Friendly Events in Southern Dutchess County
12th Annual Pet Expo and Walk
- Come out and support Safe Haven on August 17th for our 12th Annual Pet Expo and Walk! Music, Food, Kids Corner, and Vendors. DOG WALK AT 1pm!
- August 17, 2024
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Dog-Friendly Patios in Southern Dutchess County
We asked on Facebook ... and doggone it, you answered! Here are the restaurants, breweries, and bars in Southern Dutchess you told us have dog-friendly patios.
(Please note: We haven't double-checked these recommendations. If you aren't sure about whether it's OK to bring your pooch, it's best to call ahead and ask!)
- Dutchess Biercafe, Fishkill
- Farm to Table Bistro, Fishkill
- Beacon Falls Cafe, Beacon
- Cafe Amarcord, Beacon
- The Vault, Beacon
- Beacon Pantry, Beacon
- Beacon Bread Company, Beacon
- Tomas Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Wappingers Falls
- AJ Cafe, Wappingers Falls
- Karen's Diner, Pawling
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Dog Parks in Southern Dutchess County
- Beacon Dog Park
- 195 Robert Cahill Dr, Beacon
- Doherty Dog Park
- 839 Beekman Rd, Hopewell Junction
- Friendly Paws at Doug Phillips Dog Park
- Route 52 & Phillips Rd, Fishkill
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Southern Dutchess Animal Shelters and Volunteer Opportunities
These might not be the best places to take your own dog, but we wanted to give our {Town} shelters a shout-out too and let you know about potential volunteer opportunities for your family that give you a chance to make a difference in the lives of pooches in need in {Town}!
Compassionate Animal Rescue
- 1 Commerce Court, Wappingers Falls
- 845-240-4862
Animal Rescue Foundation
- 54 Simmons Lane, Beacon
- 845-831-5161
- We need caring people who are interested in devoting some time and effort to helping needy animals. Shift times are slightly flexible based on volunteer availability and particular duties, but are generally: Morning 8AM to 10AM, Evening 5PM to 7PM
Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary
- Safe Haveb provides a lifelong, loving home for farmed animals rescued from abuse or neglect.
- 254 Gardner Hollow Rd, Poughquag
Happy Life Animal Rescue
- 550 NY-22, Pawling
- Volunteers are the blood of an organization like ours, without people like you we couldn’t achieve our mission of saving lives. We have many different volunteer opportunities!
Know of an event, dog-friendly restaurant, dog park, or animal shelter we're missing? Let me know at Pamelao@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
