Dogs of San Francisco, this is your moment to shine: The Best in the Westin dog show is happening on March 8 from 11am to 2pm for a day focused on you and your lovableness.
Taking place in the landmark Westin St. Francis hotel, this show for well-behaved dogs—which of course you are, you sweetie pot pie—includes the chance to compete in the categories of waggiest tail, sassiest strut, best dressed and best lobby greeter (a friendly dog sure would make a great hotel concierge).
Along with these prizes, there will be a showcase of dog-oriented local businesses like Mishka Dog Boutique (a bakery crafting meat pâté dog cakes), the Hub by Pack Animals (a training and dog gym in San Ramon) and Doggylicious mobile dog wash and grooming. You can get your photo taken in a SnapFiesta Photobooth to remember this fun day. Along with all this goodness, there will be a dog groomer and a trainer on hand and, best of all, personalized doggo lattés.
The $34 ticket proceeds go to benefit Muttville, a senior dog adoption site here in San Francisco that is known for being a cage-free facility (the first in the nation) that offers fostering, an on-site veterinary suite and even a hospice program. At the dog show, your human can talk with the Muttville folks about adding a senior dog to your family.
The Westin’s always fun for playful events and holidays. This beautiful historic hotel dates to 1904 and has survived both major earthquakes. The cable car stops right outside its front door. And yes, you (as in pups) can ride it so long as it’s not peak hours (Mon–Fri 5–9am, 3–7pm). You must be leashed and muzzled and either sit on your human’s lap or under their seat… and you’ve got pay fare equal to your human’s.