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Family and Pet Friendly Events in Livermore this Weekend!

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Brittany spaniel enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day in a park. His tongue and taste buds are happy!

Is it Friday yet? It will be soon, and The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa wants you to get out and enjoy family and pet friendly events in Livermore this weekend!

As a family-owned facility and pet owners ourselves, we love to support the businesses in Livermore, especially ones that promote pet friendly events.

Keep Your Pet’s Best Interests in Mind When Attending Events in Livermore

The comfort, safety, and care of our pets come before bringing them to any events, and we want to make sure the weather is not going to be too hot for our beloved pets.

The weather on Saturday is slated to reach 87 degrees at its hottest, so if you do plan on taking your pet to any of the fun Livermore events this weekend, please make sure to take the following measures:

  • Never leave your dog in the car for any period of time.
  • Make sure there is adequate shade for your pet to rest and get out of the sun.
  • Bring a water bowl and fresh water and offer frequently.
  • Stay in an air-conditioned venue if possible.
  • Avoid walking your pet on hot cement or pavement as they can burn their paws.
  • Consider keeping them at home if the weather is too warm for them. Hot weather can cause heat stroke in a dog.
  • Attend events during the coolest parts of the day-either in the morning or in the late afternoon.

Livermore’s Second Annual Summer Vendor Market

Homegrown Hops Brewery at 3000 Mines Rd., Livermore is hosting is Second Annual Summer Vendor Market. This two-day event takes place Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from noon to 4 pm.

Here is more information from the events page:

“Saturday, July 29th, we will have Torres Tacos and Wilbur‘s BBQ. On Sunday, July 30th, we will have Marty’s joint and Oppesano pizza. For entertainment, we will have Salvage Title on Saturday and Honky Tonk Heroes on Sunday. Be sure to get there at noon to grab your table or seat early. First come first serve for seating, except for private party seating at the Trolly.

There will be water misters and shade, as well as indoor and outdoor tasting room options. You can also bring your own chair or a blanket and set up to watch the band. All while supporting a great cause by supporting small business. Games to play and entertainment both days. Vendor Spotlights coming to the FB event page.”

Little League Intermediate World Series (LLIWS) in Livermore this Weekend

Grab your mitt and ball cap and head out to the Little League Intermediate World Series (LLIWS) this weekend in Livermore. Opening ceremonies for the Little League Intermediate World Series (LLIWS) are Friday starting at 4 pm at Stockmen’s Park in Livermore.

Games will begin on Sunday, July 30 at Max Baer Park in Livermore and run until August 6th. While the kids cheer on their favorite players, the dog can enjoy his time at the Max Baer Dog Park!

Fun Event in Livermore Just For Mom and Dad!

Every now and then, Mom and Dad need a get away to unwind and relax and jam to some tunes. Almost Famous Wine Company is hosting its Jam in July Wine Party on Saturday, July 29.

Three bands will play, starting at 1:30, then 4:30, and 7:30. See their eventbrite page for all of the information, including the bands, food and beverages and more!

“Almost Famous Wine Lounge is award-winning, new tasting room and venue located on Vasco Road in the heart of Livermore’s wine, spirits and brewery district. Almost Famous Wine makes fifteen wines in diverse styles, and earned 47 top industry awards since our debut last year.”

May we recommend bringing home a bottle or two of Dog Day Chardonnay or Cabernet?

Have a Safe and Happy July Weekend with Your Family and Pet!

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa is proud to support the local businesses in Livermore, and we hope you all have a safe and happy weekend.

Our Condolences to Mitchell Katz Winery

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Mitchell Katz and Mitchell Katz Winery for their tragic and sudden loss of Mitch.

Mitchell Katz Winery is our neighbor, and we feel the pain of a local family whose business is well-known in our Livermore community.

May all the memories of Mitch bring comfort and joy to a winery so popular in our Livermore neighborhood.

Happy Father’s Day from the Dogs and Cats at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

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This upcoming Sunday is Father’s Day, and the dogs and cats at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa want to wish all of the fathers and father-figures a restful, peaceful, joyful day filled with wet, sloppy kisses.

Without you in our lives, we might never have learned to sit, get off the sofa, eat only kibble and not food from the kids snuck under the table, sleep in a dog or cat bed or gasp! a crate instead of the bed, go to the bathroom outside or in a litter box and not on the carpet, keep all four paws on the ground, and BEHAVE.

We understand you are the alpha in the house and not as easily lured into giving us what we want based on our sad eyes or pawing action, so we respect you. We understand it is in our best interest to have you give us boundaries and rules, limitations, and consistency.

So on this Father’s Day weekend, we will try our very hardest NOT to dig up your lawn, drop a slobbery ball on your lap, mooch as you eat, jump on the bed before the kids do, eat, chew, or throw up any of your homemade cards and cereal necklaces made by the kids, scratch, claw, or bark at all of the guests invited over for the weekend, or steal a hamburger off the BBQ.

We wish you a very happy Father’s Day weekend and put together a list of activities you can do with us dogs or without us! I think you know which option we’d prefer, right, Dad?

Father’s Day Fun in the Tri-Valley

Searching for something different to do with Dad on Father’s Day weekend? Look no further! The dogs and cats of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa have compiled a list of family fun activities in the Tri-Valley!

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream

Cute Cat and Delicious Ice Cream on White Background

Here’s a fun activity that any kid (or dog!) would want to participate in! Visit FIVE of the Tri-Valley’s participating local ice cream parlors, take a picture while you’re there, submit the photos, and earn a free ice cream scooper!

Order chocolate, peach, banana with fudge sauce dripping down the sides, peppermint, or all of the above and become the proud owner of a Tri-Valley ice cream scoop. Click here for details.

Wine Tasting

The Tri-Valley is full of amazing wineries! The Livermore Valley Wine Growers Association has a list of the fantastic wineries in Livermore. Find out which ones have won awards, what types of wines are served, which ones have picnic areas, food for sale, entertainment, and most importantly, which ones allow dogs!

From Cabernets to Pinot Grigios, Sauv Blanc, Merlot, and Sparkling Wines, Dad will have his choice and be set to enjoy himself against the backdrop of some of the most beautiful wineries in the world.

Fore! Set a Tee Time for Dad

Some dads just can’t get enough Tee time, and with Sunday being Father’s Day, Dad gets a free hall pass to golf! 9 holes? 18 holes? Golfing and wine? There are so many options from which to choose all in the Tri-Valley’s backyard.

Not sure which golf course to choose? Go to the PGA’s website for golf courses in Livermore and reserve time for dad pronto! We bet he won’t be the only dad hitting some balls on Sunday!

Hiking Trails for the Active Dad

Vacations in countryside. Silhouettes of family with dog walking on meadow at sunset.

For the active dad who wants to hit the running, walking, biking, or hiking trails, we recommend visiting the Tri-Valley Parks and Hiking Trails website. There are so many choices!

Let dad go alone, pick a trail or adventure for the whole family, or let him take me! the family dog! Whatever dad decides, know that now is a beautiful time to be out and about in the great outdoors of the Tri-Valley. Don’t forget to wear sunblock, a hat, sunglasses, and bring plenty of water humans and pets!

Happy Father’s Day to the Dads of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to the dads of The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa. Daniel and Michael, may you enjoy this special time.

We appreciate your hard work and dedication to making The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa a fun, safe, and creative play to stay, vacation, and play!

Check out These Fun Fall Events in Livermore!

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This Thursday marks the first day of fall and what better way to welcome it than by participating in fun events. Livermore offers so many fun activities, we couldn’t help but share some of them.

Get Ready to Laugh at the San Francisco Comedy Competition

Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is hosting the 46th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition. Be one of the guests to witness the next big comic at this year’s finals competition.

Get your tickets for an event that is sure to bring a smile to your face this fall. Click here for more information and to order tickets. The events starts at 7:30.

Across Party Lines at Almost Famous Wine Lounge

We looked at your calendars and saw that you didn’t have any plans for Friday! This is a perfect opportunity for you to join Across Party Lines as they sing at Almost Famous Wine Lounge in Livermore.

“Across Party Lines (APL)… focuses on original music incorporating the styles of classic rock, ballads and blues, while featuring creative instrumental solos and vocal harmony.” We can feel the music in our souls, and we are all in! Care to join us?

Weather reports shows sunny skies, so may we suggest arriving at Almost Famous Wine Lounge’s tasting room between 2-5 and staying for the music?

“ALMOST FAMOUS WINE COMPANY creates genuine brands that authentically draw upon the winemaking heritage, experience and passions of our dynamic winemaking team.

We’re generous dreamers and rebels. Our brands are driven by consumer requests and demands, not production quotas or tired assumptions. And each brand gives back to an important cause.”

We don’t know about you, but we are sold on the idea! Two glasses of dog day chardonnay please!

Rockin’ Octoberfest

Don’t let the name, Octoberfest, fool you into thinking this event is in October. Rockin’ Octoberfest takes places this Saturday at Shadow Puppet Brewing Company and features The Velvet Hammer Band.

Dance to your favorite Blues, Rockin Roll, and county tunes and jive along to jazz and even classical music with this feel good band. We dare you to stay in your chairs!

Sample a selection of German beers and food at Shadow Puppet Brewing Company before the show.

Sounds like just the right way to start fall off right!

Happy Fall From Your Friends at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa

We look forward to more doggone fun at The Ranch Pet Resort and Spa this fall. Our dogs are never too cold to enjoy a romp in the playground, a tug at tug-o-war, or on the hottest of days, in the East Bay’s only water feature!

On those cold days, be sure and know our kennels offer heating so our dogs are always comfortable, loved, and taken care of.

Traveling for the Holidays? Book Your Pet’s Reservations Early!

If you are looking to go away for the holidays, we urge you to book early! Our dog boarding and cat boarding fill up quickly, so make sure you get your reservations in now!