We are so excited to be BACK!
Please complete the below registration and select your desired session time slot to join our return to Winter Photo Mini Session benefitting Players For Pits. We are SO PUMPED, this year Grump Dog Club is sending holiday themed bandanas for our guests to use if wanting to add extra holiday pizazz to your pets. Grump Dog Club is also sending decorative tags for guests to take home. You will find the fabric being used for these shared bandanas and example of cute holiday tag below. You decide if you want just your dog or your family and dog, we have even had cats in the past, please tell us in advance if you are bringing felines. Day of details will be emailed out 48 hours in advance with notice on proper ingress and egress of their building for reactive dog management. Your mini slot will be 5 minutes long and provide you the total of photos you selected at registration. You will be emailed your digital files by November 15th. Deepest gratitude to Megan Holly Creates for generously donating her time and talents, and to Players For Pits to letting us use their facility so 100% of net proceeds will go directly to their organization. Hopefully you'll sign up for our annual holiday card exchange, too! 
EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Sunday, July 28, 2024 TIME: Must check in with Real Dog Moms by 10:45 AM Depart Time for 11:15 AM Cruise LOCATION: Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline, 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 Join us for our 7th annual canine cruise! Come aboard a 90-minute sightseeing tour along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan with Mercury Cruises! Bring your dog friendly pups, your kids, your friends, and let’s sail away!! Water, soda, wine, beer, and snacks will be available for purchase aboard the vessel. Boarding Starts: 10:45 AM The boat departs promptly at 11:15AM so we have to be ready to board by 10:45AM. Do not be late, the boat doesn't not stop once it embarks the dock. Please arrive early enough to park (see parking info below) and walk your pups for potty time if needed. 
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. 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 NOTE FROM MERCURY: 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. 
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DATE: Sunday, February 25, 2024 TIME: 9 AM to 10 AM LOCATION: Canine Therapy Corps, 3918 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Pets are members of our family and might need medical help when we least expect it. To feel better prepared if the worst happens, we welcome you to attend our Pet CPR & First Aid workshop, taught by Dr. Monick from SCOUT Vet Care. For just $25, learn priceless life-saving skills! Did we mention there'd be coffee and donuts? Proceeds Benefit our Facility Host: Canine Therapy Corp. Canine Therapy Corps staff will be on-site with information on their training classes, how to become a therapy team, and volunteer opportunities! They will be giving away treats and frisbees and raffling off a free dog training class. ***Please Note*** This is not a certification course; this is a learning experience to prepare pet parents. This is a human only learning event. Please leave your pets at home.  EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: Sunday, January 21, 2023 TIME: 1 PM to 2 PM LOCATION: BLVD Lakeview East, 510 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 Pets are members of our family and might need medical help when we least expect it. To feel better prepared if the worst happens, we welcome you to attend our Pet CPR & First Aid workshop, taught by Dr. Bean DVM at Boulevard Vet's Lakeview East Location. For just $25, learn priceless life-saving skills! Proceeds Benefit Chicago Canine Rescue Stay and enjoy happy hour fun from 2-3 pm provided with refreshments & rescue puppies from Chicago Canine Rescue! ***Please Note*** This is not a certification course; this is a learning experience to prepare pet parents. This is a human only learning event. Please leave your pets at home. 
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DATE: Sunday, November 19, 2023 TIME: 1 PM to 2 PM LOCATION: BLVD Lakeview East, 510 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 Pets are members of our family and might need medical help when we least expect it. To feel better prepared if the worst happens, we welcome you to attend our Pet CPR & First Aid workshop, taught by Dr. Bean DVM at Boulevard Vet's Lakeview East Location. For just $25, learn priceless life-saving skills! Proceeds Benefit Chicago Canine Rescue Stay and enjoy happy hour fun from 2-3 pm provided with refreshments & rescue puppies from Chicago Canine Rescue! ***Please Note*** This is not a certification course; this is a learning experience to prepare pet parents. This is a human only learning event. Please leave your pets at home. 
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