Don’t give up on Summer. It’s still happening, and we have the events to prove it. This Friday, August 2 we will be hosting our friends from Schlafly at our Dog Grove location for a sampling event from 4pm to 6pm. So if you’re picking up your dog, you’re invited to try Uncaged Ale, an…

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Unconfirmed research has shown that a single can of Uncaged Ale being opened is able to be heard by an adoptable dog up to 240 miles away. That’s a long distance. And while dogs are known for strong hearing, these cans aren’t specially engineered. They’re just specially intended. Proceeds from the sale of these do-gooders…

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We are big fans of animal shelters. Always have been. And here in St. Louis there are many great ones to choose from. We also happen to be fans of beer. So, we reached out to our favorite independent craft brewer and our friends at the APA of Missouri to release a special beer we…

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According to the calendar your dog keeps and you know nothing about, Canine Carnival is nearly upon us. And this year, the event is being paired with the Fast and Furriest 5k/1-Mile Walk. Altogether, it’s one big chance to #DoMoreWithYourDog and raise money for the APA Adoption Center. Win prizes, listen to music, play games,…

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When cancer bites, we bite back. And now we have the t-shirts to prove it. One of our very own TWB staffers recently underwent treatment for the cancer she thought was gone. In addition to thoughts and prayers along with words and deeds of support, we are inviting our extended community to join in the…

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There’s nothing trivial about pet adoption. Yet every year, Purina puts on New Year for the Strays, St. Louis’ biggest trivia night to benefit animal rescue organizations in our town. It’s over a thousand people in a room, combining their generosity and their obscure knowledge to do something we all know for sure helps dogs.

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Mardi Gras is coming to Soulard early this year. And that means the Beggin’ Pet Parade will, too. Mark your calendar and join us: Sunday, February 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. 12th and Allen The parade takes off at 1:00 p.m., but registration begins at 10 a.m. The Watering Bowl crew will start gathering around noon.…

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Just in time for the holiday season, Doggy Dones are coming to The Watering Bowl. And they’re more than delicious. Much more. This limited run is being dedicated to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Our good friends over there do amazing work, and recently they’ve been blindsided with an outbreak of distemper that has claimed…

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You might recognize Soldier. He was the first dog featured in our “Pet of the Week” adoption feature during our Adoptober partnership with the Animal Protective Association. And—wait, hang on. This just in: he was almost immediately adopted and now his name is Rocco.

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Way back in October, also known as last month, we celebrated Adopt A Rescue Dog month. But we didn’t just celebrate with the usual balloons and encourage others to adopt deserving dogs. Instead, we did some adopting of our own.

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