Don't leave the pets behind with these dog-gone tips

Scraps from the Table

Photo Courtesy of Vito Amati

Who says you can't have dinner with your pet? This elegant affair allowed guests to sponsor a table, complete with images of their favorite pet on the plate. In addition to poochy plates, centerpieces glittered with statues of various breeds.

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Green Green Grass

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Your dog themed event can feel like the great outdoors with these grassy styled lights. These lights make use of traditional chandeliers, or you can use existing lighting in the space. Attached are round hoops with hanging ivy or greens that look like long grass or a weeping willow.

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Playing Fetch

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What could be more fun than playing ball with your pooch? How about playing ball in a ball pit? This pet-friendly event invited guests and their dogs to get in the ball pit. The dogs and the owners had a great time and it provided for some great photo opportunities.

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Greyhound Races

Photo Courtesy of Tastes Lovely

What would be an event about dogs without a Greyhound? This citrusy drink provides a nice touch to a light hearted event.

Ingredients

Rosemary Simple Syrup
2 cups of water
2 cups of sugar
6 sprigs of rosemary

Cocktail
2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce rosemary simple syrup
4 ounces grapefruit juice
sprig of rosemary for garnish

Directions
Simple Syrup: In a small sauce pan over medium low heat, dissolve the sugar into the water for about 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil or crystals will form. In a heat safe container, pour the warm sugar water mixture over the rosemary sprigs and let it steep for at least 1 hour. The rosemary simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 10 days.

Cocktail: In tall glass filled with ice combine the vodka, rosemary simple syrup and grapefruit juice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

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