Lap it up before you run it off!

One of the many reasons I love Nashville is because we have so many wonderful dog-lovers here. I love my dog park buddies and all, but sometimes it is nice to meet other dog folks when I am not in my sweats at the park. On the first Thursday of every month (yes that would be tomorrow, December 2nd) try out Lappy Hour at Eastland Cafe in East Nashville. The pups can socialize and you can too! Cocktails and appetizers are $5 and there is plenty of water and gourmet treats for the dogs!

Remember how last January you said you were going to run a 5k in 2010? Have you made good on that New Year’s resolution yet? Hehe. Well now is your chance for you and the four-legged kiddos to leash up and complete that goal. Saturday, December 11 at Shelby Bottoms Park is the 6th Annual Snowflake 5k benefiting Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee and it is DOG FRIENDLY!! Hooray! This year has an added dose of exciting included in the festivities with the addition of awards for dogs. Both humans and dogs will receive a time chip upon registration. Awards will be given for fastest, friskiest, and most fashionable dogs. Registration starts at 7:30AM and the race begins at 9:00AM. Additional details and pre-registration information can be found here.

Cassie is the studio manager for Adrian Hitt Photography. She keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes and frequents the blog often with her tips on what’s going on in the dog world. In addition to her work here, Cassie freelances in the local music scene, volunteers with animal rescues and enjoys being outside with her pups. She lives in Nashville and is the proud parent of Jeffery, Ittey and Banjo – two rescue dogs and one awesome orange cat!