Dogs in Bars?

The Gate is cool because there is a patio, so you're *outside* with the dog.
We went last week and it was great. There were other dogs there so I guess the word is out. Obviously you have to have a low key animal, that won't go nuts if there is another dog under the table next to you.

My dog kept a child in a stroller amused the whole time . . .

Subject: Re: Dogs in Bars?

LatinaSloper wrote: Hi All. Have any of you ever taken your dog to the Gate on 5th and 3rd st? I've read that they allow dogs and am curious to hear from those who have done so. I have a cute, well behaved pup and am considering popping in. Thanks.

I'm just curious, but why do you need to bring dog to the bar? I personally dislike seeing dogs in restaurants, stores and the sort, (except for assistance dogs). And I happen to LOVE dogs, and grew up with big dogs. But why do people need to take them to human places? Whats next, the movie theatre?

Please silence your cell phones and leash your dogs, the movie is about to start.

a lot of people on 5th ave
can't afford to have their own dog

they're sharing like 2 people in a 1BR

so they miss their own dog back home
and enjoy drinking a beer while actively petting a dog

she loves the attention
it's a win - win

esta es una foto de mi niña engreida
carga una bola de tenis en la boca
-- esta enlodada de jugar con su bola en el parque

LatinaSloper wrote: To explain, I'd want to bring my dog along because if she's around, I'm able to relax with friends as opposed to looking at my watch. Single dog owners would probably identify best with this. I feel more at ease knowing that my dog is with me rather than home alone, especially on weekends. Dogs are pack animals and are happiest with their pack. For now the pack is just me and my girl so the more time she gets with me the better (or so she says).

Babies and Toddlers really like to be with their mothers. When I am out at a bar, it would be so much better to have my two toddlers with me--This way I don't have to keep my eye on my watch and wonder how much money this is costing me in childcare costs. I think parents would get this more. And there are so many single people without children who might really enjoy spending quality time with my kids while I knock a few back. It is cute when they push the buttons of the juke box as fast as they can or start to run full speed the length of the bar shrieking in that glass breaking scream that only a darling toddler can make. And here is an opportunity for people who don't have kids to practice disciplining them and pinning them to the floor. Kids really enjoy the group setting of bars and it gives me an opportunity to spend more quality time with them while in a drunken haze.

Not trying to be snotty, just pointing out a double standard some single people have with their dogs! (I personally do NOT bring my kids to bars, nor my cats).

Subject: Re: Dogs in Bars?

kosherdave wrote:
Wait, do you mean ugly chicks? That kind of dog?

Ah, great thread. Dog hating, kid hating, and a little misogyny for good measure.

I go out to bars to get away from my kids and my dogs.

Subject: Re: Dogs in Bars?

Rose wrote:

Ah, great thread. Dog hating, kid hating, and a little misogyny for good measure.

We just need to add yuppy hating, double stroller hating and hipster hating and we have the perfect hostile thread.

Subject: Re: Dogs in Bars?

kensingtonmom wrote: [quote=Rose]

Ah, great thread. Dog hating, kid hating, and a little misogyny for good measure.

We just need to add yuppy hating, double stroller hating and hipster hating and we have the perfect hostile thread.

Give it time, we'll get there.

I've petted dogs at the Gate. (I mean the 4-legged type). Never been bothered by them...I love dogs. I was also in a movie theater when a dog started barking during the preview. the owners were pretending they were clearing their throat to try to distract, too funny. But once the movie started the dog settled down. No worries.

Subject: Dogs in Bars

A dog at the movies is just plain stupid

- Flexichick (aka Flexi - who finally registered)

Subject: well, if you really love dogs in bars

then please try to check out Stray Pride this Sunday, July 16 (yes, 2006)

sorry for the advert in the forums, but what we think is so great about the Brooklyn Animal Foster Network is that you can take in a dog as a foster parent until a permanent home is found. This means that you can help animals and can have a "temporary" pet, which is ideal if your lifestyle doesn't support having a pet permanently. We love being foster parents and have been really lucky to meet so many great dogs.

Anyway, this is a fundraised to help Brooklyn Animal Foster Network. And a great excuse to drink on a Sunday afternoon with dogs in a bar!!





Here's the blurb

“STRAY PRIDE” BENEFIT FOR BROOKLYN’S HOMELESS ANIMALS

Brooklyn’s animal lovers can demonstrate their pet pride AND help support Brooklyn’s needy and homeless animals by attending this summer’s STRAY PRIDE Benefit.

This event, which is fast becoming a local tradition, will once again be held Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 5 pm at Ginger’s Bar at 363 Fifth Avenue near Fifth Street in Park Slope.

Brooklyn Animal Foster Network (BAFN) http://www.BrooklynAnimalFosterNetwork.org has been saving hundreds of homeless and unwanted pets, primarily by removing them from Brooklyn’s Animal Care and Control center on Linden Blvd. as part of the shelter’s New Hope Partners Program http://nycacc.org/programs2.htm?newhope . The center quickly becomes overcrowded and works diligently with its rescue partners to save thousands of animals every year. Many stray pets and shelter animals are brought in ill, under-socialized, frightened, recovering from surgery, or too young to fend.

In order to accommodate the large number of animals it saves, BAFN has enlisted a community of over 170 foster homes -- and growing -- who lovingly care for and nurture pets until they are ready for permanent placement. Since its inception in October of 2005, the “Network” has placed well over 500 cats and dog’s rescued from the gardens and alleyways of Brooklyn.

"If vision, dedication and commitment are the answers to pet homelessness in Brooklyn, BAFN is the solution!" says Mary Martin, Executive Director, New York City Animal Care and Control. “BAFN has brought countless sick and injured homeless animals to our emergency hospital” says Dr. Brett Levitzke, founding partner and medical director of the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group in Cobble Hill — Brooklyn’s only 24 hour emergency and specialty hospital. “These animals were treated here, then paid for, and subsequently adopted out by BAFN. I can assure you that these unfortunate animals would not have been given a chance had it not been for this incredible animal rescue organization” he continues.

Patrons of Stray Pride will be treated to mounds of politically correct food, some contentious bingo, embarrassing dancing by guests, hot raffle prizes, and plenty of howlin’ karaoke! Bring the kids for a four-stepping sing-along and enjoy Ginger’s fabulous outdoor garden complete with family style tables.

Admission to the benefit is a only a $20 donation at the door, or, purchase tickets on-line at http://www.BrooklynAnimalFosterNetwork.org/benefit.html All proceeds will go towards BAFN’s considerable medical and transportation expenses.

For further information about Brooklyn Animal foster Network, or this event, call 718 789-6865, or go to http://www.BrooklynAnimalFosterNetwork.org/benefit.html

luckily we live in brooklyn. maybe there will be a bar just for moms & babies and they can all go there & i will know to avoid it.

the thing is... dogs are way cooler than kids and most people.

that's just the way it is.

My husband who is a musician will often take one or both of our maltese dogs to music venues in the neighborhood.. they have been in Perch and Puppets and the Tea Lounge and, and and.. Together these dogs don't weigh 15 pounds and they have grown up in a home where they can sit on a lap and listen to music for hours. They are sweet friendly, don't bark and know how to behave better in public than most toddlers.

I am not a crazy dog lady
But shoot me anyway...POW!

^^^^FINALLY A POST THAT TELL'S IT LIKE IT IS^^^^^

Keep your dogs and kids at home. When i see a child in a bar I make sure I use as many curse words and talk real loud. If I'm outsixde, I try and blow smoke in their general direction.

Dogs are less of a problem then kids. But really, if you can't leave the dang thing at home while you go out, then you shouldn't have a dof in the first place.

Subject: a little more misogyny for good measure

kosherdave wrote:
Pak animal or not, a bar is not a place for pets or kids.

Or moms. A bar is no place for moms!

I write this after a peer informed me that MY mom was hitting the happy hour scene.
:oops:

(The one exception is Ms. Kensingtonmom).