Dine with your dog for a good cause.

July 22–28 in Albuquerque and Santa Fe

Summer is the perfect season to chill out with refreshing food and drink, especially when our pups can stay cool along with us. From July 22 to 28, you can bring your pooch to a local patio and treat them to a fantastic summertime feast, thanks to Dog Restaurant Week. The fido-friendly menu includes options like pupsicles made of frozen bone broth, turkey and veggie patties, beef sliders, and truffle treats.

While on the patio with your pup, you can cool off with a special cocktail for humans and a portion of the proceeds will go towards animal nonprofits. All of this is made possible by Vodka for Dog People, a program of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which works to better the lives of pets and their families far and wide.

Participating Restaurants:

  • O’Niell’s 3301 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque
    Meal: “Biscuits and Beer” (Homemade doggie biscuits and beer which is a mixture of molasses and au jus)
    Cocktail: Tito’s Mule
    Non-profit: New Mexico Animal Recuse 
  • O’Niell’s 4310 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque
    Meal: “Biscuits and Beer” (Homemade doggie biscuits and beer which is a mixture of molasses and au jus)
    Cocktail: Tito’s Mule
    Non-profit: Rebel Paws
  • BOXCAR 530 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe
    Meal: Beef Sliders
    Cocktail: Tito’s Mule -Grey hound – Hair of the Dog – Pawtio Party
    Non-profit: Santa Fe Animal Shelter
  • Nob Hill Bar and Grill 3128 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque
    Meal: Raw mini beef burger and a peanut butter banana
    Cocktail: Tito’s Mule
    Non-profit: Lap Dog Rescue

Visit titosvodka.com/dogs  for more information on Vodka for Dog People.

If you’re interested in making these dishes at home,
here are some DIY dog food recipes:

Turkey Burgers for Fido

Recipe credit to Dragonfly Dog Bowl

  • 1 pound ground turkey, cooked
  • 1/3 cup mashed sweet potatoes, cooked
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup steamed, shredded kale
  • 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberries, chopped

Combine the green beans and cranberries in blender or food processor, and blend well.

Add the remaining ingredients and pulse briefly to mix them together.

Measure out 1⁄4 cup of the mixture and form small patties.

Recipe notes
The green beans in this recipe can be either raw or cooked.

Beef Sliders for Pups

Recipe credit to Dragonfly Dog Bowl

  • 1 pound ground beef, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups pearled barley, cooked
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped

Combine all the ingredients in blender or food processor, and pulse briefly to mix them together.

Measure out 1/4 cup of the mixture and form small patties.

Recipe notes
The green beans in this recipe can be either raw or cooked.

Pumpkin Truffles for Pups

Recipe credit to Claudia Alarcón

  • 1/2 cup canned plain pumpkin
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Mix all ingredients except the coconut together.

Scoop out in individual tablespoon servings, roll into a ball and roll in coconut.

Let sit in refrigerator for 23 hours to firm up.

Recipe notes
Make sure to buy peanut butter that does not contain xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs. For the canned pumpkin portion, do not use pie mix.

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