Canines and Cocktails

This past Saturday The Beehive, the hippest eatery here in Boston’s South End, held a “K-9 and Cocktails” event out in the patio. Under the summer sun, dogs socialized over apps and drinks named Beeftinis, Veggie Marys and Tail Waggers. (ha ha!) Bark Place Spa, a do-it-yourself dog bathing boutique located in the South End, provided the cool bowls. Polka Dog Bakery, a South End business baking homemade goodies for your dog everyday, provided the martini-shaped treats. Proceeds went to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, located around the corner in the South End. I, of Fat Orange Cat Studio, crouched on the brick patio to photograph all the fun in the blazing, blazing sun. I too am located in the South End, in case I have not mentioned that enough times.

I just love living here.

I contemplated trading in Bunny & Veebs for a dog so I could attend this event with a proper date. I was asked so many times where my dog was and it’s getting a little embarrassing explaining that I don’t have one. Does it count that our cats act like dogs?
Here are some scenes from The Beehive:

Everyone was wearing magenta.

And speaking of local businesses, how cool is that headpiece? It’s made by Marie Galvin (that’s her with her pooch and fabulous headband), a Boston milliner (milliner!) based in the South End. I have always been THIS CLOSE to buying one of those beautiful feather headbands but had nowhere to wear them to. I have a wedding this October I’m shooting – I think that will be the perfect occasion.

(This “puppy” is really a Pomeranian.)

(This Sheltie is 3-legged.)

(This…mixed breed? has freckles.)

(This Husky has amazing eyes.)

(This Lab is a goofball.)

The Beehive patio was packed all afternoon and Beeftinis were flying out of the bars – a great success!