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Creep On Cute Doggos At Camp Canine, A Furry Fiesta In Honour Of Man’s Best Friend

Overly attached to your pet pooch and wish there was more you could do together in Singapore?

On 24 September, there’s an event happening that both you and your furry friend can enjoy – Camp Canine.

Happening from 12pm – 6pm, Camp Canine is the brainchild of the people behind pet thug-wear label FOURS and the events team behind Camp Kilo.

Born out of a love for pets, the dog-fest will take place at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, a restaurant near the serene Kallang riverside that’s well-known for its tasty, hearty roast and chill, laidback atmosphere.

With an interactive dog fashion show, a friendly dog race, a pet market and more, you and your furry pal are sure to have a ball at Camp Canine. And the best part? Admission is free!

For The Dogs

Stylish Owner, Stylish Pet

First off, there will be a Dog Fashion Showcase where human and dog models decked in matching FOURS outfits will walk around, interacting and mingling with guests. An interactive fashion runway, watch these outfits in action – not just on the runway.

In the same vein of fashion, there will also be a Best Dressed Contest, where both Man and dog (mostly dog) will compete! The 3 categories are: ‘Twinning’ (best human-pooch pair), ‘Fresh AF’ (pooch with best street style), and ‘Squad Goals’ (best pooch group).

The judges will be moving around, seeking out humans and dogs who are dressed according to the various categories.

So, deck yourself and your furry children in your Sunday’s best. Who knows? You and your dogs may just walk away proud winners of one of these titles!

Pooch Race

If fashion ain’t you and your dog’s thing, maybe racing is.

Another highlight at Camp Canine is a friendly Dog Race you can sign your furry little guy up for. All in good fun, dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes are welcome – as long as they can play well with others.

If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club has also partnered with Exclusively Mongrels to set up an Adoption Drive. Get to know the adorable dogs and if you have the means to care for them, give these animals a home!

For The Humans

While being surrounded by dogs in all kinds of crazy costumes and watching them scurry around will already fill your heart with joy, there’s more in store for us humans.

Enjoy the wide BBQ selection Camp Kilo Charcoal Club has to offer, from a whole roasted pig to pork ribs. There will also be seafood like a whole Snapper, Stingray and more! Chow down on a hearty meal of meat with your friends and/or family, and let the good times roll!

Finally, pamper your pooch with goodies from the Pet Market. With a host of vendors from various pet brands, there’s no better way to end the day than with a small gift for man’s best friend.

Whether you’re a pet owner or just someone who loves to creep on cute dogs, join in the fun at Camp Canine! If you’re an animal lover – and especially a dog lover – there’s no way you don’t melt from all the cuteness going around at this adorable-fest.

Camp Canine
Address: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, 66 Kampong Bugis #01-01, Singapore 
Date: 24 Sep 
Time: 12pm – 6pm 
Admission: Free
Contact no.: 9830 6252

Also read Raise The Woof On Your Dog’s Birthday With Treats From These 5 Pet Bakeries

(Header Image Source: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club Facebook)

Raise The Woof On Your Dog’s Birthday With Treats From These 5 Pet Bakeries

Your pet’s birthday (or barkday) is round the corner. Sure, the fur kiddos may not actually know what the occasion is, but why not treat them to some birthday goodies anyway? Put the kibbles aside for a day and pamper your pet with baked treats from these paw-some bakeries.

1. Barking Good

This artisanal pet bakery serves up tons of pet-friendly treats that are preservative-free, made from all-natural and human-grade ingredients and AVA-licensed to boot. (And yes, the grub here is in fact barking good.)

Get a bouquet of floral-decorated Pupcakes ($30) or indulge in a made-to-order whole Personal Cake (from $28)! Think juicy, succulent meat fillings on the inside, frosted with your favourite colours on the outside.

Besides the usual baked goods, Barking Good also doles out unconventional pet treats fresh from the kitchen. Get your pup a Pizza Thin ($18) made of lean, minced meat and assorted vegetables baked into a crispy cheddar & apple thin-crust base.

And when durian season comes around, your fur kids can indulge in the nation’s favourite fruit too. Treat them to some of Barking Good’s Durian Tartlets ($17)—made from durian, organic oat flour, organic brown rice flour and eggs.

Barking Good
Address: 128 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 #01-1849, Singapore 560128
Contact no.: 8121 0241
Website

2. The Barkery

From broths to cakes, The Barkery is where you can pick up some luxury eats for your posh pooch.

Indulge your pet in a slow-cooked bone broth ($9.80 for 350ml) that’s cooked for over 48 hours, made of real beef and pork bones, and frozen into adorable bone and paw-shaped blocks. Or treat them to a hearty serving of mutt-loaf ($15) made of ground meat and vegetables!

Planning a party for your paw pals? Order up one of The Barkery’s signature Big Paws ($68). This massive cake feeds up to 15 dogs, and sure packs a punch while making for a nutritional treat—it’s made with minced meat, wholemeal flour, rolled oats, molasses, eggs and celery.

The Barkery
Address: 326 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427583
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 8pm; Sun: 10am – 6pm
Website

3. Bossi Paws

If adorable cake designs are what you’re looking for, Bossi Paws is the place to check out.

Go crazy and order an extravagantly decorated birthday cake for your pup’s next barkday, or pick up a batch of made-to-order pupcakes to simply spoil your furry kiddo with.

The cakes here are so Cake Boss-worthy, they’ll definitely up your ‘gram game. Think sweet treats made in the stylings of a massive sushi, topped with salmon chunks, and delicately-frosted pupcakes beautified with strawberries that are cut to look like flowers.

Bossi Paws
Address: 110 Turf Club Road, Singapore 288000
Contact no.: 8858 6661
Website

4. Feed My Paws

The cakes at Feed My Paws are handmade with lots of love by professional dog-sitter-slash-cake-maestro Crystle.

Her pet-food business started in her days of pet-sitting, where she’d make nutritional and healthy meals from scratch for the pets in her care. Crystle also keeps up a DIY recipe blog, if you’re looking for some food inspo!

Variety is the name of the game here. Feed My Paws does it all, from Mini Donuts ($22.50+) to cheese crackers and organic pupcakes. Feed My Paws also doesn’t forget the feline friends! Here, you can pick up a treat for your cat in the form of Salmon Chips ($15) or tasty Fish Jerky ($9).

Feed My Paws
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 12pm – 6pm; Sat: 12pm – 2pm; Closed on Sun & Mon
Website

5. The Snoring Dog Gourmet

When you’re man’s best friend, you surely deserve nothing but the best. The Snoring Dog is where you’ll get it.

Specialising in custom-made fancy cakes, The Snoring Dog’s kitchen doles out elaborately-decorated layer-cakes complete with custom figurine cake-toppers.

The figurines are made of polymer clay, carved according to your dog’s dietary needs or party theme, and in the image of your pup. Who can say no to a mini Lucky!

The Snoring Dog Gourmet
Address: 47 Mandalay Rd, Singapore 308227
Opening hours: Thu – Tue: 10am – 6pm; Closed on Wed
Website

With these great bakeries, you and your fur kid will be spoiled for choice, so ditch the dog food and let them eat cake!

Want to pamper your pup even further? Check out some pet-friendly hotels in Singapore that will treat your dog like royalty.

(Header Image Source: Feed My Paws)

Cat Lovers, Get Your Dose Of Kitty Therapy At This Place For Just $5

A little therapy’s good for everybody – especially when you’ve got a team of loving feline friends for therapists.

Not Just A Cat Café

While the trend of cat cafés is on the rise, Cats’ Safari is far from one.

The therapy centre was founded by Derrick Tan, one of the brains behind animal welfare group Voices For Animals (VFA). Nestled in the neighbourhood of Sunny Heights, Cats’ Safari is both a cat-lover’s paradise and a sanctuary for its team of felines. Their cause? To give loving cats a safe haven while providing cat therapy for members of the public, especially children with special needs.

Decked out in green decor, they take the safari theme seriously, with “trees” for the felines to climb on and an open floor where you can get comfortable with your new paw pals. No therapist’s couch necessary.

Meet The Felines

We know, cats don’t always have the best reputation when it comes to being the most affectionate of house pets. After all, there’s the well-known argument that cat owners are all masochists.

But rest assured that all the cat therapists you’ll meet will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. The cats are rescue pedigree cats, and the team at Cats’ Safari makes sure that all their cat therapists are good-natured, gentle, and play well with people and other felines.

A crowd-favourite feline is Merger, a sweet-faced Munchkin cat who was born with a hind-leg disability. Her disability hardly stops her from being her playful, active self though, making her a joy and inspiration for the people who come and go at Cats’ Safari.

Why Cat Therapy Is Good For You

Don’t underestimate the power of animal love—studies show that a pet can reduce stress and even lower your blood pressure. So just petting a cat or curling up for a catnap with your feline friend has positive calming effects.

Let’s face it, the hustle and bustle of city life has a lot of us stressed out. Rather than blowing all your cash on a weekend staycation or spa, indulge in some cat therapy that won’t break the bank—admission to Cats’ Safari goes at just $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Cats’ Safari opens to the public on the weekends, making it the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long, stressful work week. What better way to calm those frazzled nerves than with a warm cat purring in your lap?

If you’re a cat lover who can’t afford the time or money to own a cat of your own, Cats’ Safari is a great place to get your dose of feline TLC. A few snaps of these lovely-looking felines are also sure to up your ‘Gram game.

If you’re thinking of spending the weekend unwinding at Cats’ Safari, be sure to call ahead and book yourself a therapy slot. Members of the public can also write to Cats’ Safari to arrange private therapy sessions on weekdays.

Cats’ Safari
Address: 110 Turf Club Road (Sunny Heights), Bukit Timah, Singapore 288000
Opening Hours: Sat: 2pm – 6pm; Sun: 1pm – 6pm
Contact no.: 6314 9363
Website

Pet Friendly Hotels In Singapore: 5 Places That Will Treat Your Dog Like Royalty

Always heart broken whenever you have to leave your furkid behind when you go on a holiday? Well, you’ll be glad to know that you might never have to feel this way again. Say hello to these pet friendly hotels in Singapore and kill two birds with one stone by making both you and your  dog happy.

1. Four Seasons Singapore

A 5 star hotel for a 10 star experience with your furkid!

Luxury meets great service at Four Seasons and that’s exactly what you and your pet need for that much needed getaway. Pamper not only yourself but your doggie too with this staycation.

Your pooch will be welcomed with a cushioned bed and a chew toy.

Extra Charges for Pets: $100 cleaning fee
House Rules:

• Only one pet weighing no more than 8kg is permitted.
• Pets are not allowed in the restaurants, gym and swimming pool area in the hotel.
• Pets must be in carriers or on a leash in public areas.

Four Seasons Singapore
190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646
Tel: 67341110
Website Image Credit: Honeycombers[/caption]

Upon arriving, your pet will be given his or her own chew toy, bowl and a door handle to let everyone know about the VIP (Very Important Pet) inside. Humans are also entitled to their own gifts in the form of fruits, chocolates and a teddy bear.

Tired of being cooped up in the hotel? The hotel is located near several key attractions in Singapore. Marina Bay is a 14 minutes walk from the hotel while Gardens by the Bay (Dogs are only allowed in outdoor areas) and Universal Studios Singapore are 2km and 8km away respectively.

The hotel also has a whopping 16 kinds of pillows available for selection. Go ahead and order one for yourself and one for your pet!

Extra Charges for Pet: $150 cleaning fee per room
House Rules:

• Two pets weighing not more than 34kg in total per room.
• Pets are not allowed in the restaurants, executive lounge, gym and swimming pool area in the hotel.
• Pets must be in carriers or on a leash in public areas.

Conrad Centennial Singapore
2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982
Tel: 63348888
Website Image Credit: Hilton Singapore[/caption]

Though it’s right smack in the middle of Orchard Road, you need not worry should your pup require some exercise. The hotel is also located near the Esplanade and the Merlion, so take your little one sightseeing!

Do note that there aren’t any amenities for dogs in this hotel.

Extra Charges for Pets: $50 non-refundable deposit
House Rules:

• One pet weighing not more than 5kg is permitted.
• Pets are not allowed in the restaurants, gym and swimming pool area in the hotel.
• Pets must be in carriers or on a leash in public areas.

Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883
Tel: 67372233
Website Image Credit: Regent Hotels & Resorts[/caption]

It’s quite obvious why Regent is the go-to pet friendly hotel for most pet owners. Not only does the hotel provide excellent service, but it also takes care of your darling pet.

Your furkid will receive a welcome letter along with everything that he or she might need (A bed, water and food bowl).

Before your arrival, you can even call the hotel to inform them of the needs of your pup. Should your pet have any dietary preference or restrictions, the staff are more than happy to help. Hotel staff will even be briefed to address your pup by his or her name!

Extra Charges for Pets: None
House Rules:

• Only one pet weighing less than 15kg is permitted.
• Pets are not allowed in any restaurants in the hotel except Dolcetto by Basilico (Afresco area only).
• Pets must be in carriers or on a leash when in public areas.

Regent Singapore
1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715
Tel: 67338888
Website Image Credit: Capella Singapore[/caption]

If you want an all-rounded pet friendly hotel then look no further than Capella.

The hotel is literally haven for both you and your pet. With dog friendly cafes (Trapizza, Blue Lotus, Brussel Sprouts and Tanjong Beach Club just to name a few) located around the island and Tanjong Beach (Sentosa’s only dog friendly beach) within reach, your pet will definitely give you owner points.

During your stay, your pet will be provided with a cushion and a food bowl.

Think your pet needs some pampering? Spend a bit more on a villa and enjoy splashing around the private pool with your pet.

Extra Charges for Pets: None
House Rules:

• Only one pet weighing less than 6kg is permitted.
• Pets must be in carriers or on a leash when in public areas.
• Pets are not allowed on the Sentosa Shuttle Bus.

Capella Singapore
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Tel: 63778888
Website here

Be it spending the whole day lazing in the hotel room or going for walks somewhere new, we’re sure you and your pet will enjoy a staycation at these pet-friendly hotels in Singapore.

Header Image Source: Pets Magazine

Also, read Ultimate Guide To Dog-Friendly Places: Hang Out With Your Doggy All Day, Every Day!