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Paws on the Patio at Santa Rita Cantina
What a fun event! I hope Paws on the Patio returns to Santa Rita Cantina next year. It was like a divine, dog-friendly picnic in the park.
Chairs and tables were scattered around a Water Monster, which is like a small-town water tower, but with spigots to cool down guests. They are used for disasters, but this made me think of so many other uses at outdoor festivals and picnics, or along Austin’s many trails.
The subject, however, was dogs. The picnic, fueled by a Santa Rita buffet and Victoria beers, was a benefit for Animal Trustees of Austin, which provides services for pets and their needy human friends. And various breeds — including a wire-haired dachshund rarely seen in Austin — ruled the roost.
The centerpiece was a contest for longest tail, shortest legs, best trick and best kiss. Joining me among the judges were Alisa Weldon of L Style G Style magazine, George T. Elliman of Tribeza magazine and Missy McCullough of Animal Trustees. Veteran KEYE anchor Ron Oliveira served as a sporting emcee.
Organizers of the event seemed disappointed at the turnout, but I tell you, this could catch on. The parklike setting alone is enough lure this urbanite to the ‘burbs again, with or without the refreshments, conversation and canine charisma.
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