Talk Like a Pirate Day

Shiver me timbers! This sea dog celebrated "National Talk Like A Pirate Day" on Sept. 19.

Now what's the catch of the day?

zpizza

Over the weekend, my dad and I visited one of my favorite pizza places - zpizza in Clayton. At the corner of Wydown and Westwood, it's only a few blocks from my home.

Many a night my paws have made the short walk from my home to zpizza. The staff always treats me well, bringing me a bowl of water - I don't even have to ask!

I love the fresh salads and traditional thin crust pizzas. My mom and dad usually reward me with a little taste from time to time.

Here's a picture of me waiting to get a slice of my own!

Now if I could only get a ride on one of their motorized delivery bicycles!

Jon Jon's Review

zpizza

7600 Wydown Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63105

314-727-3555

Food type: pizza

Pet friendly patio: yes

Dog water bowls: yes

Dog treats: not sure

Favorite menu item(s): pizza by the slice; "Pick 2" & "Pick 3" food combos include salads and pizza slices.

Rating: 4 paws & a tail wag! The staff is always very friendly & accommodating.

Dog Pool Party

It was another hot weekend in St. Louis! Luckily, many area pools allowed us to swim before they closed for the season. Here's a photo of me getting ready to cool my paws at the Maplewood pool:

I just started swimming a few years ago and now I love it. Watch me swimming to fetch my ball in this video clip:

Katie's Pizza

I visited one of my favorite pizza places over the weekend! Katie's Pizza in Clayton has plenty of outdoor seating, friendly staff, and the gourmet pizza and salad are some of the best in St. Louis.

The outdoor seating is very relaxed and the staff is very welcoming of pets.


Here's a quick overview:

Katie's Pizzeria
6611 Clayton Rd., St. Louis MO 63117
314-727-8585
Read reviews & get more info

Dog Swim

It's time for the people to get out of the pool and let us canines in!

Many area pools are allowing dogs to swim before they close for the season. Here are some of the pools hosting dog swim events:

Friday, Sept. 6
Maplewood

Saturday, Sept. 7
University City
Manchester
Maplewood
Sunset Hills
Arnold

Sunday, Sept. 8
University City
Manchester

Click here for the details!

Summer of Jon Jon - Part III: Saugatuck & Douglas, MI

The heat and humidity returned to St. Louis the last few weeks of August, which made it a perfect time to escape to cooler temperatures.

We traveled to Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan to enjoy the cooler weather of the Lake Michigan waterfront. There were a few pet friendly places to rent and a lot of the restaurants allowed me on their patios. Monroe's Cafe and Grill even had a special menu for dogs! Most of the shops even allowed me to go inside their stores while my mom shopped.

My favorite part of vacation was sneaking in to one of the beaches in Douglas (I wasn't the only dog) to romp in the surf and swim in the lake waters. Playing fetch with my ball in the water was the highlight of this vacation.

At the end of the day, Michigan's sunsets even made me pause and take notice.

What a great way to end the Summer of Jon Jon!

Summer of Jon Jon - Part II: Festival of the Little Hills

I don't make it out to "the county" very often, but this summer I went to the Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles, MO on August 16.

The festival had plenty of music, arts and crafts and food!

The folks at Hendricks BBQ were nice enough to let me sit on their patio while my family ate some of the best BBQ in the area. The staff were friendly and made me feel welcome by visiting with me and bringing me a bowl of water - we didn't even have to ask.

I even got to meet Chris P. Bacon!

Although dogs were allowed in the street craft area and on some restaurant patios, I wasn't allowed in the concert area.

This is one event where I should have stayed home.

Summer of Jon Jon - Part I: Lake of the Ozarks

Getting away from the city and going to the lake is how many people relax. Dogs aren't any different. We also love spending time at the lake.

Over Fourth of July weekend we went to the Lake of the Ozarks and stayed at Tan-Tar-A Estates. Our condo allowed pets, so I didn't have to stay at a kennel.

I got to go on long walks, enjoyed the views of the lake, and even got an "old time" photo taken with my family.

A few of the restaurants that had decks and patios allowed me in. Two of my favorite places were Dogs Days and The Fish and Company.

Dogs Days at Lake of the Ozarks

the Summer of Jon Jon continues...

Dressed for Success at Paddle with your Pooch

My crew and I were poised for a win at this year's Paddle with your Pooch on July 21. This marked the 10th year for the event and my second try at bringing home the coveted "Golden Fire Hydrant." Held in the Post-Dispatch Lake in Forest Park proceeds from the race went to Forest Park Forever to help maintain the park - one of my favorite places in St. Louis.

They say you must dress for success, so this year I donned my sailor's uniform to show I meant business.

photo courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The race was divided into three heats of 25 boats. In the beginning, our chances looked good of winning our heat as we jumped out to an early lead. We lost our momentum at the turn around point and we could never retake the lead. But a second place finish is nothing to sniff at.

Although we may not have won the race, I did win a prize for "Best Costume" and got some good treats. It's not if you win that's important - it's looking good doing it!

Learn more about Paddle with Your Pooch.
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