Second Saturday Paws and Pints to become monthly event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new monthly event called "Second Saturdays" will launch at the Old Mill next week, offering a dog-themed take on the downtown Bend's "First Fridays" gatherings. The inaugural event is scheduled for March 14 from noon to 3 p.m.
The event features an obstacle course specifically designed for dogs alongside various pet-themed vendors. Attendees can also visit The Hungry Hound, a Central Oregon food cart that provides food options specifically for dogs.
Street Dog Hero will be there with adopotable dogs, and vets will give free, basic checkups.
In addition to the pet-focused activities, the gathering includes live music and food carts for people. Beer will also be available for purchase during the three-hour event.
Bryan Du Toit, owner of The Hungry Hound, said the event was created to match the lifestyle of local residents. "Bend is such an outdoor place and everybody here has dogs," Toit said. "So we just thought we wanted to create a monthly event where people could bring their dogs, plan for it."
Organizers intend for the meetup to be a permanent fixture on the local calendar. "No, it's going to happen every month and just come on down and have a great day," Toit said.
The meetup will be held in the grassy space by the river next to Gregs Grill, which is one of the main sponsors of the series. The event is designed as a monthly pet-themed gathering featuring activities for both animals and their owners.
