INSTA FAMOUS DOG DAY- This Saturday, September 21st, 1:30-3:30pm

 A long time ago, in a year called "2020" we hosted an INSTA DOG event that was very pup-ular! So we decided why not do it again, have some fun and remind folks that there are so many downtown local businesses that are DOG FRIENDLY!  Join us  from 1:30 PM -3:30PM for a tail-wagging good time as we celebrate all things dog-related. Get ready for a paws-itively fun day filled with furry friends, wagging tails, and lots of Instagram-worthy moments. 

Whether you're a dog owner, dog lover, or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for you (no other dogs permitted at this event other than the INSTA Dogs for safety and space in the gallery) 

It’s going to be a paws-itively fun day filled with furry friends, wagging tails, and lots of Instagram-worthy moments. We will celebrate all things dog-related and will have art by local artists available as well as paintings made by the dogs themselves! All proceeds from the dog’s paintings will be donated to LITTERS N CRITTERS- who will also be with us for the afternoon so that we can all learn about the wonderful kind things they do for dogs. 

We’ll also have Chloe’s Pawsome Designs with us selling great products for dogs and kitties too! P4 Patisserie baked goods for humans will be here while supplies last…nomnomnom! Before you leave, don't forget to  ENTER TO WIN dog themed gifts, donated by local businesses and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. It's going to be a DOG-gone great time!

PS- want a drawing of your dog?  

Send Argyle Fine Art a photo of it to gallery@argylefa.com and we’ll have artist Lindsay Hicks draw it for you, 8” x 10”, for just $45. Call or email Argyle Fine Art for more details.Here are some examples from past sketches!

...AND NOW TO MEET THE DOGS!

Meet Hunter@hunter_the_bounty_dog_hfx, Rosie @miss.rosie.mac, Beau & Freya @halifloofs, Tako @loschicoscubano, Willow @puppy.willows.world and Willy the Backpack Beagle @willybackpackbeagle!

HUNTER is a 9 year old rescue dog from Cape Breton, adopted through Litters n Critters. He's the love of his mom's life.  Hunter loves playing fetch,  paddle boarding, and exploring beaches with his best friends.  When not adventuring, Hunter can be found at protests for animal rights,  fighting against BSL, or raising money for numerous animal groups. He's the best boy ever!

ROSIE is a lab x heeler mix, she lives with her 3 kitty sisters in Halifax, and is full of bologna. Her favourite things are running wild in the woods, rolling, her snuggle puppy, and cuddling with her folks.

BEAU is a 6 year old Standard American Eskimo Dog who is full of love, life and spunk. 

He loves every season and would probably live outside if he could. His favourite thing to do is swim all summer and roll in the snow all winter. He is the best hiking partner and while a bit of a loud mouth sometimes, he is the most gentle and loving companion. 

 

FREYA is a 2yr old Terrier/Chihuahua Mix and just the sweetest little girl you could ever meet. 

We adopted her just over a year ago from Save a Life Animal Rescue and she has perfectly completed our family.  She can be very assertive when she wants to be which is quite funny but she spends most of her time looking for soft places to snuggle and sleep. She is very sweet and calm most of the time until you take her hiking off leash and then you see another side to her full of  energy and pure joy.

TAKO, rescued from the streets of Cardenas, Cuba through All People for Animals in Cuba and now calls HRM his forever home. Spends his time with his brothers, Raisin & LG (also from Cuba) and friends, hanging out, exploring the parks and the dog friendly bars and shops.

 

WILLY the Backpack Beagle Lover of pizza crusts and chaser of critters, Willy spends his time playing with pals at Jollytails, terrorizing residents of various wooded areas of Halifax, and sleeps in North End Halifax.You may see him being carried by his human on a Onewheel around the streets of Halifax, or running out in front; pulling on the leash so hard as to cause his human a case of chronic  tendinitis.

WILLOW   is a 1.5yo Pittie/Doberman mix who helps her handler, Sam, as a medical response and alert service dog. She loves exploring the world with them both on and off duty, and they spend time learning new tricks, going on road trips and getting off the beaten path to find waterfalls! Willow promotes positive reinforcement and force free training methods for both everyday pet parents and other service dog handlers.