tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34418271347158842692024-02-19T10:28:54.133-06:00What's Up, Cuddle Pup?Two humans making sure our rescued Australian Cattle Dog mix has the best life sniffing + sharing dog-friendly Austin, TX! Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16238425204651391225noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441827134715884269.post-46457988093124799762020-05-29T13:57:00.001-05:002020-05-29T13:59:23.064-05:00South Padre Island - Or Should I Say South "Pawdre"?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7qoX0G2t4Bt_YD4MvmXYbBOaGOBA6miO6JLdOv98wv6ZsTzptOhHaUzB4tWzcAhaPQ2EquUp49PTkEWU9hRdsNbHzSB6ks4LgxNu_LYAUqGASNyiIsDMzNa5XqVugfoVZsZYCksMM5c/s1600/southpawdre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7qoX0G2t4Bt_YD4MvmXYbBOaGOBA6miO6JLdOv98wv6ZsTzptOhHaUzB4tWzcAhaPQ2EquUp49PTkEWU9hRdsNbHzSB6ks4LgxNu_LYAUqGASNyiIsDMzNa5XqVugfoVZsZYCksMM5c/s1600/southpawdre.jpg" /></a>South Padre Island was surprisingly dog-friendly! We stayed at the KOA Holiday campgrounds that had a small dog park where we could unleash, and had many dining options because of the plethora of patios.<br />
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Catch the sunrise at the beach -- and sneak Fido off the leash before it gets too crowded! We drove across the island to get to the north beach where we could drive right out onto the sand.<br />
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Check out these awesome patios!<br />
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The KOA Campground is a great option if you're traveling with your pups, but it gets HOT! Make sure you've got shade set up, water bowls inside and out.</div>
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For Harvey's first Valentine's Day with us, I planned a small photoshoot in our home.</div>
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<br />Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16238425204651391225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441827134715884269.post-21019848396884120482019-01-30T14:28:00.000-06:002020-05-29T14:33:57.133-05:00Guadalupe Brewing Company: A Dog's Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Growing up so fast! Harvey got to go to his first brewery today. We picked <a href="https://www.guadalupebrew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guadalupe Brewing Company</a> in New Braunfels after B loved their <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29440/83579/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Honey Ale</a> at Wurstfest.<br />
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The taproom and the patio are both dog-friendly, so together humans and dogs can have a good time between the taps, the games, and the music. Play cornhole outside or checkout a board game inside, and don't forget to request a water bowl!<br />
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Austin may be known for its live music & bar scene, but there is so much more to this outdoorsy city, especially for those who consider their pets before going, well, anywhere! We're sharing two of our favorite dog-friendly hikes just outside the city with views people and pets alike can enjoy.<br />
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Only 10 minutes from downtown Austin and you're hiking to one of the best views of Lake Austin! The 775-foot-high outcrop along the eastern shore of Lake Austin is one of the most-visited historic parks in Austin. If you've been, you know why. If you're planning you'll visit, you'll soon join the throngs that love the limestone overlook for its views and historic value to the area.</div>
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We snapped two photos of Harvey from different areas of Mt. Bonnell, and you can't even tell they were taken at the same place.<br />
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<i>Know what the locals know: Mount Bonnell is also called Covert Park.</i><br />
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Also called the Austin 360 Bridge, The Pennybacker Bridge Overlook was our first destination with Harvey the weekend we brought him home from the Bastrop County Animal Shelter - he was even still wearing his cone of shame! You'll have to slog up a few steep inclines with loose gravel to battle for primo photo real estate at the top, and you better be brave to venture at sunset because the short "climb" down would be tough when it's dark.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Visit mid-afternoon, on a weekday if you can manage it.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Don't worry about a tripod to get your perfect shot, a friendly neighbor will likely offer to capture the moment for you.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Yes, go through the cut open fence and to the smaller trails. The views continue further down the path.</li>
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<li>is that the smell of weed on the air...?</li>
<li>The trail can be sandy and slick, both going up and coming back down</li>
<li>Parking can fill up and you're on busy Loop 360</li>
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