Open for Dogs.

'Encouraging local businesses to welcome dogs through their doors.'

Open for Dogs is a campaign run by the KC, encouraging businesses to open their doors to our 4 legged friends and give owners the opportunity to include their pups in more family days out.

As the kind of owner who bases my outings on if my dogs can accompany me or not, this really appeals to me. Dogs have been banished to posts outside for far too long (which in my honest opinion is both unfair and unsafe) and I can think of nothing nicer than including your furry family members in your fun!

The KC are in the process of getting a range of venues, including pubs, beaches, cafés and caravan sites, to accept dogs. Not only do they want our dogs to be accepted but also welcomed, with doggy bowls and even snacks, if you take a leaf out of the Metro Bank's book. Metro Bank have been named the Kennel Club's bank partner and were heavily involved in the KC's recent adopt-a-thon.

Another adopt-a-thon is currently in the pipeline and will be held at Metro Bank's Borehamwood branch on the 17th & 18th September, 12-5pm, when Metro Bank will be giving out doggy goodie bags to anyone who takes their dog/pup in store to open an account. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home will be there, looking to place some very deserving doggies in some nice new homes, with hopefully as much success as they had in the last adopt-a-thon! The KC will also be there giving out information on Open for Dogs, plus puppy training advice :)

A special website has been set up by the KC where you can check out all the venues currently 'Open for Dogs', recommend a venue that you know to be dog friendly and list your own business as one that welcomes visitors with more than just 2 legs. So we here at AHWTH encourage you to go and check out some places for you and your furbaby to visit! We hope you have fun wherever you go :)

Love & licks,
Rio, Jonny, Buffy, Rafferty, Monroe, Lily and Lola.
xo