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DATE: Sunday, June 12th TIME: 10:15 - 11:45AM DOCK LOCATION: Mercury Cruises, 112 E Upper Wacker Dr., Chicago, 60601 See form below to purchase tickets Boarding Starts 9:45AM The boat departs promptly at 10:15AM so we have to be ready to board by 9:45AM. Please arrive early enough to park (see parking info below) and walk your pups. Restrooms There are human restrooms on board and a doggy restroom, lined with newspaper. There will also be a water bowl on board for them to keep hydrated. ***Please exercise your pup before the cruise so they are polite with all guests aboard. We want to be welcomed for future cruises. Beverages Water, soda, wine and beer are available for purchase on board, as well as a selection of snacks. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Our vessel for the cruise will be the Little Lady and it is a double-decker boat with an open-air upper level and bow, and an enclosed salon with a full bar on the lower level. Please note at this time ONLY CREDIT CARDS are being accepted! Other Policies Cruises happen rain or shine, so there will be no refunds since we will still have booked & paid for your tickets. Parking: Laz Parking Services Garage, 111 E. Wacker Dr. (Illinois Center) This information is from Mercury's website, please contact them with any parking questions. The parking garage entrance is the first driveway east of Michigan Avenue, on the south side of Upper East Wacker Drive. This garage is directly across the street from the stairway to our dock and next door to the Chicago Architecture Center. Avoid the need for validation by making a self-parking reservation online. Discount: Receive a discount for up to 4 hours of parking at the LAZ garage at 111 E. Wacker Dr. If you park longer than 4 hours, the discount is no longer valid LAZ Discount Rates: 1 – 3 Hours: $14 (with validation); 3 – 4 Hours: $15 (with validation) After 4 hours, rates revert to: 2 – 12 Hours: $29; 12 – 18 Hours: $35; 18 – 24 Hours: $44 IMPORTANT: You must have your parking ticket stamped at our ticket window or at our onboard bar to receive the discounted rate. Please note: stamped tickets from bar must be further validated at the parking garage office before departing the garage. Life Vests: The vessels are fully equipped with life jackets, none are made specifically for dogs. However, our crew conducts regular drills and we are very proud of our perfect safety record. We ask that guests please keep their dogs leashed and although they are not required, guests are more than welcome to bring their own canine life vest.  We are so excited to launch the ULTIMATE DOG MOM GIVEAWAY! One lucky dog mom will win this incredible package thanks to @vettedpethealth and @theprintsprincess
Winner Package Items From Vetted: 1.) Bouquet of flowers from Flowers for Dreams 2.) $100 Gift Card to Happy Camper 3.) $150 Gift Card to Aire Ancient Baths 4.) $50 Gift Card to Alice and Wonder Winner Item From The Prints Princess:
Prizes totaling over $385! Rules for Entry: 1.) All Participants must follow us, @vettedpethealth and @theprintsprincess 2.) Tag at least 3 friends 1 tag = 1 entry AND share in your stories (we need to be tagged in the story to see proof) 3.) Alternate Methods of Entry: For 10 extra entries, donate $10 to @crispchicago and forward the donation receipt to contact@rdmoc.com no limit to additional entries allowed. 4.) Winner must live in Chicagoland area to enjoy their winnings. Acknowledgment that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Flowers for Dreams, Happy Camper, Aire Ancient Baths or Alice and Wonder. Meet Vetted, a preventative pet health startup that just launched here in Chicago. Their mission is to empower pet parents to be the best they can be by providing them with the knowledge, resources and support to do so. In the spirit of this, Vetted feels that pet parents are able to be the best when they are recharged so the winners of "The Ultimate Dog Mom Giveaway" will receive an array of prizes that will leave the winner feeling recharged and able to continue providing the pup(s) in their life with top notch care.    EVENT DETAILS
The beneficiary of this event is CRISP: Chicagoland Rescue Intervention & Support Program. To help you understand better where your donation goes, our very own Special Events Manager, Kerry, will be in attendance with her dog Coco who is a former CRISP dog! Our Co-Founder, Jes, will also be there to answer any questions you have about the CRISP program. If adorable Coco kisses aren't enticing enough, we will have mimosas on hand as well to sip on after class. Click here to read about Pure Barre's covid safety precautions New to barre? Read all about it here. Questions or concerns? Please email us at contact@rdmoc.com  EVENT DETAILS
Happy Mother's Day dog moms! We're back at Loft on Lake's gorgeous event space for another mini photoshoot event. A big thank you to photographer Megan Holly for joining us again, too! We will be following all COVID-19 safety guidelines for this event, as recommended by the city of Chicago. You will be notified via email as we get closer if these precautions were to change. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
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DATE: Sunday, March 27th TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 PM LOCATION: PUPS Pet Club - South Loop, 1332 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 (Paid public street parking) PROCEEDS BENEFIT: One Tail at a Time GET TICKETS USING THE FORM BELOW We are romping again!!! Grab your stir-crazy pups and join us for an indoor romp at PUPS Pet Club - South Loop. There will be two rooms for play: one for small dogs (up to 20 lbs) and one for large dogs (up to 60 lbs). We'll have some (adult) refreshments available, too. NOTE: Masks are required to be worn at all times inside PUPS Pet Club unless actively eating or drinking. Only two humans per submission will be allowed to attend (we are trying to limit numbers due to the on-going pandemic). All humans must also sign our COVID-19 and Events waivers. Tickets are very limited! Grab yours using the form below. Learn more about our newest perk with PUPS Pet Club here:  EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, December 4th TIME: 11-1PM LOCATION: Indigo & Violet Studio, 1411 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago IL PROCEEDS BENEFIT: 50% of tickets will be donated to One Tail at a Time's Pet Mutual Aid program GET TICKETS MAKE YOUR OWN LIVE EUCALYPTUS AND EVERGREEN WREATH! Join the Real Dog Moms of Chicago at Indigo & Violet Studio for a live wreath workshop! They'll teach you how to make your own wreath, attach greenery, and embellish with ribbon, flowers, and berries. You'll leave with a fragrant holiday decoration that will be just as beautiful as it dries out! No experience necessary - they will provide detailed instruction, troubleshooting, and wreath examples to help inspire your unique creation. Share this link with a friend or gift a ticket to a loved one to create together! This is a BYOB event.  This event is SOLD OUT! To be added to our waitlist in case of cancellations, please email contact@rdmoc.com with "Winter Photoshoot Waitlist" in the subject line. EVENT DETAILS
We're thrilled to be back at Loft on Lake. We will be following all COVID-19 safety guidelines for this event, as recommended by the city of Chicago. A big thank you to photographer Megan Holly for joining us again, too! COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
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Halloween is upon us and what better way for us to end the first Riverwalk Yappy Hour season at The Northman than with a Spooktacular dog friendly Halloween Party. 25% of all JuneShine sales will be donated to Mutts of The Midway! Dress your pup in your cutest or spookiest costume and if you are so inclined humans can dress to distress too! There will be two costume prizes:
After the Halloween Puppy Parade, guests at The Northman will get to vote for their favorite costumes, fan favorites will win the prizes!
 Dates: October 14th Yappy Hour and October 28th Halloween Party Time: 4pm - 7pm Location: The Northman Beer & Cider Garden, 233 E. Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601 We're thrilled to partner with The Northman this summer for Riverwalk Yappy Hours! Bring your pups down every 2nd and 4th Thursday to The Northman's gorgeous outdoor space on the Riverwalk from 4-7PM. Rotating drink specials, giveaways, sponsors and promotions. October Yappy Hour Details:
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All aboard!!! Calling humans and canines - join us for our RDMOC End of Summer Canine Cruise! Boat departs at 10:15, we have to be ready to board by 9:45, since we board at 10 am. Please arrive early enough to park if you drove and potty your pups. It’s a 90 minute cruise around the lake and river. There are human restrooms on board and a doggy restroom, lined with newspaper. There will also be a water bowl on board for them to keep hydrated. Beverages – including water, soda, wine and beer – are available for purchase on board, as well as a selection of snacks. Please note, no outside alcoholic beverages allowed. Our vessel for the cruise will be the Little Lady and it is a double-decker boat with an open-air upper level and bow, and an enclosed salon with a full bar on the lower level. Please note at this time only credit cards are being accepted! Cruises happen rain or shine, so there will be no refunds since we will still have booked & paid for your tickets. ** Final Note: Please exercise your pup before the cruise so they are polite with all guests aboard. We want to be welcomed for future cruises. Waivers:
WHERE IS THE CLOSEST PARKING? Laz Parking Services Garage, 111 E. Wacker Dr. (Illinois Center) Information from Mercury's website, please contact them with any parking questions. The parking garage entrance is the first driveway east of Michigan Avenue, on the south side of Upper East Wacker Drive. This garage is directly across the street from the stairway to our dock and next door to the Chicago Architecture Center. Avoid the need for validation by making a self-parking reservation online.
After 4 hours, rates revert to: 2 – 12 Hours: $29; 12 – 18 Hours: $35; 18 – 24 Hours: $44 IMPORTANT: You must have your parking ticket stamped at our ticket window or at our onboard bar to receive the discounted rate. Please note: stamped tickets from bar must be further validated at the parking garage office before departing the garage. ARE THERE LIFE VESTS? The vessels are fully equipped with life jackets, none are made specifically for dogs. However, our crew conducts regular drills and we are very proud of our perfect safety record. We ask that guests please keep their dogs leashed and although they are not required, guests are more than welcome to bring their own canine life vest. |
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