Dog Days of Summer
A dog is a man and woman’s best friend, and here at the Retreat at Mountain Brook we strongly agree. This weekend is Do Dah Day, an annual event in Birmingham’s Historic Highland Park. Your idea specialists have complied Birmingham’s finest doggie services in honor of all charities benefiting animals in the Birmingham and Jefferson County area. There’s no denying your fur baby a summer cut in this inevitable heat! We have you covered with plenty of grooming and service options. Generation Dog’s Rub-a-Dub-Dog Bathhouse and Spa, is located in Homewood and offers a variety of full-service and a la carte options to assure your dog’s comfort comes first! Book appointments online today and don’t forget about specialty spa services, such as, pawdicures, doggie massages and facial treatments. Fancy Fur Pet Grooming offers a wide range of products and services that even the pickiest of pups will love. From premium pet foods, including wheat, soy, and corn free dog treats, to designer pet cushions, and even custom-created Austrian crystal pet collars, Fancy Fur has all the items you need to spoil your precious pet. The Pawms Pet Resort in Vestavia Hills and Avondale has an array of services including: boarding, dog day care, grooming, training, and bathing. However, The Pawms is well-known for their immaculate boarding services. They offer something unique to other kennels, which is the spacious runs that are 4 ft. x 12 ft. so your pets have plenty of room to play and exercise. At this size, the runs are large enough to accommodate family dogs to stay together! My Spoiled Pet Resort and Spa says, “we’ll spoil your pet while you spoil yourself!” Spoiled Pet Resort and Spa offers professional pet boarding, daycare and grooming. They have been in business since 2013 and have been working with the #2 groomer in the nation! You can call today for a free consultation. We hope your fur baby is well-pampered at Do Dah Eve, Friday, May 18 and Do Dah Day Saturday, May 19. Do Dah Eve is at Cantina Trotilla Grill and includes the swarthy collection of candidates who will be campaigning to become this year’s King and Queen – enter your squeaky-clean pup! Do Dah Day parade starts at 11:01am along Highland Avenue and festivities begin at 12:01pm in the Caldwell and Rhodes Parks in Southside. Stay tuned for our dog contest on Facebook! Win a dog friendly basket of treat and toys to celebrate National Pet Month!
Magic City Wine Fest with Birmingham Jaguar Land Rover
The Retreat at Mountain Brook partners with Jaguar Land Rover presents Magic City Wine Fest on Saturday, May 12 – benefiting the Birmingham Zoo. Take The World Tour, as the Magic City Wine Fest travels through a variety of regions across the globe. Attendees will be able to drink wine and beer specific to particular regions hosted at the Birmingham Zoo. Check out this cool video to see what’s in store: Magic City Winefest from Clint Brown on Vimeo. A portion of every ticket will benefit the Birmingham Zoo. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend and treat your mom to a relaxing Zoo tour while supporting endangered animals! At any given time, approximately 950 animals of 230 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, rhinos and more endangered species from six continents. Your ticket to the Magic City Wine fest could aid in supporting North America’s Biggest Cat, which is back at the Zoo! Jaguar, Khan, is unique to most cats because he loves water, and his new exhibit features scenic waterfalls and pools. You can help support animals like Khan and his new exhibit by attending the 2nd annual Magic City Wine Fest. Tickets are on sale now! General Admission ($49) includes admission into the event, a free souvenir wine glass, a passport brochure and a donation to the Birmingham Zoo. VIP tickets ($69) includes 30-minute early admission into the event, a special souvenir glass and access to a designated area with seating. Designated Driver ticket ($20) includes admission into the event. Come eat, drink and adventure the world around you on May 12, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM CDT.
