Dirty Dog to Clean Dog on a Sunny Sunday Afternoon!

Between our regular jobs, Party Animals and everything in between Eddie and I rarely have free time on the weekends. So on Sunday we wanted to do something special with Rugby....

With this insane heat, we wanted to be indoors. So we headed over to Dirty Dog on Mesa Drive to have a little bonding, clean time with the Rug!

He really enjoyed his bath - I think he knew he was being pampered! Rugby is a joy in our life, but it's been a little tough. He's very nervous, and without warning he can snap....as it shows on my hand with battle love scars. We know he means well, he's really a sweetheart. He's been doing really well the last few months, so I decided to give it a go as well...

See the adoration? Yeah, he loves me now!

Rugby was on his best behavior....he even let us clean his ears and wash his behind!  

We had such a lovely time. The staff were fantastic, and helpful! The patrons seemed to be cheery, even if not all the dogs felt the same way. But it was a great bonding experience with Rugby.

And of course, he got a nice warm blowdry

Thanks, Dirty Dog! Check out their latest newsletter, with coupons!

Do you enjoy bonding with your pooch at a self service dog wash, or dropping them off at the groomers for a full treatment? We'd love to hear from you!

Pooches & Pawsmopolitans

Design  by Party Animals

On May 15th we had a very special birthday pawty for Chelsea at Zoom Room - she's turning a whopping 15 this summer!

We had a lot of fun planning this shindig for this downtown diva! Check out some of the highlights...

 

We created a custom banner that read: HAPPY BARKDAY CHELSEA in her oh-so-cute design.

 

 

We had some beau-teeee-ful giant martini treats, pup-cake and doggy gift bags provided by It's Pawsitevly Irresistible.

We didn't let the whole party go to the dogs - we had some delicious Pawsmopolitans for our Human guests!



Photos by Buena Vista Photography



Everyone had a barking good time!

See more of Chelsea's photos on our Facebook Fan Page!

Teeny's Seven Year Itch!

Marteeny McDougall, spokesdog for Teeny's Friends, is turning 7 this year, and he's inviting everyone to celebrate with him!

Join Party Animals as we throw Teeny a Seven Year Itch pawty at metrodog!

Transport back to Old Hollywood while you & your pooch strutt your stuff down the red carpet. Keep an eye out for the Pawparazzi snappin' your photo! 
Snatch a star from the mouth watering Doggy Treat Buffet provided by It's Pawsitively Irresistible. 

Pampered pooches can enjoy a soothing massage by Skillful Paws, 
while our Human guests munch on goodies from Silver Grill Cafe and Lick It Bite It Or Both.

And for those over 21, we'll have a special Marteeny to wash it all down with!

As much as Teeny loves to be pampered with gifts, all he wants this year is to help his furry friends in need. We welcome you to bring a toy, as Teeny's Friends will be hosting a doggy toy drive during the pawty!

Check out the event on Facebook!

The Hound Hunt - Sniffing Out Austin

Party Animals and

It's Pawsitively Irresistible are teaming up to bring you The Hound Hunt this fall, a city wide, dog-centric scavenger hunt! And we are looking for one shelter, rescue group or pet organization to benefit from this fundraising event.

We'll have clues and tasks for people to partake in all over the city, visiting different dog related shops and businesses. Businesses will pay a fee to be involved in the Hound Hunt, and all the proceeds will go directly back to the organization selected.

We are going to be carefully selecting the pawfect rescue group, and to do that we just need a little help from you. In the comment box below, tell us the name of your organization, where you hail from and answer the following questions:

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
2. What will your organization do with the extra money?
3. What's your favorite dog friendly spot in Austin?
4. How did you hear about The Hound Hunt?

Now sit back, relax and roll over while we take the next week and decide who will be the lucky organization.

Deadline for commenting is June 4th, 2011. Please pass this along to all your friends/contacts!

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Eddie & Lisa, Party Animals 

We're Eddie and Lisa and we are Party Animals! We plan events for pets. With our dazzling personalities, years of event production and love for animals, we decided to combine that to bring a much needed service to Austin's pets & their owners. And we love a good party!

From Doggy Birthdays, to Kitty Weddings, to Puppy Showers, we've got you covered. We seek out everything your pet wants, and everything you need, to make their special day pawsitively puuurfect! We also offer Pet Escort services, so your pet doesn't miss your important day!

Jack the Pug's 4th Birthday
at Metrodog!

We host Haute Dog in the City to educate and inform local pet owners about what Austin has to offer. We consider ourselves the pet experts around these parts, so we are always sniffing out the best services, outfits and general fun your pet can have!

Welcome to our little piece of heaven, where every dog has it's day! 

Join the pawty on:

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For The Hound About Town

Austin is such a special city for Pets, and their Humans. There are all kinds of festivals, services and products to really pamper your pooch!

According to a 2009 article by The Humane Society of The United States, there are over 77.5 million dogs in the U.S. And according to Scoop The Poop, 120,000 of those dogs are Austinites!

In addition to our furbulous pet parties, here are our top picks this month on what makes Austin so dog-gone-special!

1. Austin is full of parks, but even better are the off-leash dog parks for your pup to frolic about. Here's a list from the City of Austin.
2. Check out Alpha Beach at Action Pack Dog Center! Perfect for beating the Texas heat, they offer pool time, swim lessons and therapy. This ain't no Gus & Goldie!
3. The Red Dog Company was founded on the belief that pets are more than just pets, they are members of your family. Their goal is to keep dogs healthy and safe, and their naturally shed antler's are a perfect fit for your nature-lovin' dog!
4. Austin Pet First Aid will give you the skills and confidence to help your pets in an emergency. Their classes are pawfect for pet owners, and pet professionals, who are concerned for their pet's safety. The training includes a lecture, demo & hands-on skill practice.
5. Planning a Wedding, Quinceanera or other big event? How would you like to include your handsome hound? Party Animals offers pet management & care during your special event! Whether you want us to strut your mutt down the isle or sit still in the audience, we are your perfect solution to make sure your four-legged-friend isn't left out of all the festivities!
6. Austin Dog Alliance offers some incredible pet therapy, but one of their services really caught our eye. Bow Wow Reading Dogs is designed to help below grade level readers improve their skills, all by reading to a dog. What a fantastic way to improve a child's reading ability while offering that special pooch some great interaction. 
7. Let's face is, our lives are hectic. We have a million and one things to do and sometimes we run a little late with our personal haircare, and not to mention pet grooming. Why not have them come to you? Austin's Best Pet Care is Austin's mobile dog spa. Enough said! 
8. Vacation time is coming up, and as much as we'd all love to take our fur babies along with us, sometimes it just isn't an option. Need help finding the perfect pet sitter? Later Dog does all the work for you! Search by zip and read reviews, pricing and request a booking. Now you can spend more time planning your itinerary!
9. Does your canine require more exercise? Apaws him with some Dog Running from Abby Loves Dogs. Abby, and her business pawtner Poncho, are ready to take your dog on a run!
10. Dust off those platforms & bell bottoms! Let your doggy get down on it & run wild at Zoom Room's Doggy Disco.

 

Photo by Mojo Pets

April Showers, Easter Eggs and a New Family Member!

We all love a good party, so we've come up with a great new reason for you to have one: throw an adoption pawty for your new fur kid!

Adopt a pet during the month of April from the Austin Humane Society and receive $10 off any Party Animals package. Plus, we’ll donate $10 back to AHS!  

Jack the Pug celebrates his 4th birthday, doggy style!

Dog owners and party goers are in for a real treat on March 26th. Jack Adkins-Stowell is celebrating his fourth birthday, doggy style. And he's invited everyone!

Party Animals will be hosting the shindig on Saturday, March 26th, 2011 at metrodog. An all day affair with specials and a rescue group, the pawty itself will run from 7pm-9pm. 

Austin Pug Rescue will be at the event, and because it is Jack’s favorite organization he’s donating a portion of the proceeds from the party to this rescue group. Shopping & a party - talk about win - win!

There will be delicious Pup-cake and doggy bags filled with swag provided by It’s Pawsitively Irresistible. 

Domesticated divas can roll over and relax while getting a Peticure by Midtown Groom and Board.

A fun Fito Foto Booth with tons of funky props will be provided by Monika Kelley Photography. 

Don't worry, we won't let the whole party go to the dogs. If feeling parched, Jack-a-Ritas will be served by Treaty Oak Rum.

“Jack’s birthday is this month and of course he wanted to have a huge birthday bash at his store with his sister Sophie,” said Alex Stowell, co-owner of metrodog and Jack’s human. “Party Animals has been so kind to work with Jack on everything he wants and more!”

  

       

Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun!

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" - Robin Williams

The month of March brings a lot of happiness. Spring has arrived, birds are chirping and there’s some great celebrations like Spring Break, Saint Patrick’s Day and National Puppy Day. But the best part is, Austin's beautiful outdoors! So why not let our doggies in on the fun? We knew you would, so we’ve made this list of ways they can enjoy Austin this spring...and into the summer!


1. We all wish we had enough time to take our dogs for a hike, but with our busy schedules and daily grind, sometimes a brisk walk is all we've got left to offer. Have a seat, relax and take a look at Hound for Hound. They offer a Dog Day Afternoon where they’ll take your pooch on a trip to the greenbelt!

2. Go get your classy canine a Peticure! Midtown Groom & Board 

offers a huge array of services to pamper your pooch, but their peticures definitely get Two-Paws-Up! And while you peruse their galleries, make sure to check out their Dog Tattoos and really cool "Austin" dos!

3. "Dancing with your feet is one thing, dancing with your heart is another, but dancing with your dog is something else!!" - Deb Abigt, founder of Paws-4-Freestyle Yeah, how awesome is that? Check out their upcoming class for Canine Freestyle in Austin!

4.  Love Yoga? Doga focuses on bonding and spending time with your dog by incorporating canine massage, dog & human poses and lots of hugs & petting! Nicole of Austin Doga offers classes every few Sundays at South Paws Play School.  

5. Have a super active pup that loves to run wild? Well Jennifurrr's Pet Services has the solution for you: RollerDog. Your pup can choose to run, sprint, trot or just stroll along with their lead Musher, Jeff. They’ll even text you an update to let you know how far & fast your dog ran!   

6. Want to check out a pet party? We’re hosting a shingdig for Jack the pug at our favorite venue in town, metrodog! Join us on March 26th for a day filled with fun, food and fotos! Stay tuned, the event & RSVP will be up soon!



7. How about some fun & fitness for both you and your dog? FitDog offers a fun, educational bootcamp where you can enhance your human-dog bond, all while keeping fit!




8. Get involved in something really special and volunteer with your pet. Therapy Pet Pals of Texas is a volunteer organization that shares the love of pets with institutionalized individuals who are not given the very special and unconditional love that our furry friends can give.




9. Do you ever reminisce of summer camp from the good ‘ole days? Escape for a weekend and take your canine along for a fun trip to Canine Camp 2011! From basic obedience & social etiquette to canine & companion sports, The Canine Center for Training and Behavior has a great weekend of fun waiting for you....and the human!


10. The Travis Agility Group is a non-profit organization that was formed to promote the sport of dog agility in the Austin/Central Texas area. They use positive motivation to train your dogs, give your dogs more confidence and create a stronger bond.

Spring Into March With a New Love!

We dig parties, and what’s better than an adoption party for your new furry friend? Adopt a pet during the month of March from the Humane Society of Williamson County and receive $10 off any Party Animals package. Plus, we’ll donate $10 back to the barktastic shelter!  

Celebrate Love Your Pet Day!

Photo by Marcy Maloy/Getty Images

Feb 20th is Love Your Pet Day! We know you show your pet you love them daily, but why not make this Sunday extra special for them? They will appreciate it, and you'll probably feel even happier before starting your Monday! Here's a few suggestions we've put together for Love Your Pet Day:

1. Take a walk, take a hike or just let Fido run free at one of Austin's off-leash dog parks. It should still be great outdoors on Sunday, even with a little cloud coverage. Make sure to pack some treats, water & doggie poop bags! 

2. Read a book to your pet. If you have any reading you need to catch up on, now's a great time! And if not, pick up the Austin Chronicle and read some articles aloud. With the right tone & expressions, your pet will be very content to be curled up next to you while you engage in "conversation."

3. Go buy your pooch a KONG toy! These are great interactive toys where treats are stored inside for their delight! You can find them at most dog boutiques like metrodog at The Domain or Lofty Dog in the 2nd Street District. 

4. Take them out to dinner at one of Austin's very dog friendly restaurants. Have a delish burger at Freddie's Place, or just relax at Jo's.  Both have great outdoor patios where you can enjoy your pooch's company!

5. Consider giving your pup a message! It helps them relax and assists circulation. Learn how to give your dog a massage on PetPlace.com.

Don't forget all other pets - if you have a hamster, let it out a little longer than usual. Kitty Cat? Get them a cute toy with some catnip! Remember, it's Love Your PET Day, so love on all your furry & feathery friends!