Morey’s Piers is Calling All Canines to Dash, Splash & Stay in September

Morey’s Piers is Calling All Canines to Dash, Splash & Stay in September

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The Wildwoods, NJ – August 3, 2021 – Morey’s Piers, in Wildwood, NJ, goes to the dogs once again with two tail-wagging events on Saturday, September 11. First up is the Doggie Dash on the beach adjacent to Raging Waters Water Park, followed by a puppy pool paw-ty to close out the water park’s season.
The Doggie Dash kicks off at 10:00 am on September 11, when pooches set the pace for the 5K and 1-mile beach races. Participant prizes include a dog tag finisher medal for dogs and an official doggie dash leash. After the dash, dogs and owners will be treated to a beachside celebration with music, food, games, and activities. In addition, Doggie Dash participants receive complimentary admission to Raging Waters Water Park for the first splash session from 10:30-11:45 am.
The fido-friendly fun continues at Raging Waters “Water Bark” with pool party sessions from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Celebrating the close of the water park for the season, canines have free rein to paddle along the river adventure, splash in the fountain pool or fetch tennis balls in the activity pool.
Pricing and Admission for the Doggie Dash and Doggie Splash: *
Doggie Dash & Splash (includes registration for the run & entry into the 10:30-11:45 am pool party):
  • Runner + Dog Race Entry – $39.99
  • Runner Race Entry – $29.99
Doggie Splash Only Admission (valid for one hour of splash time in the water park):
  • Dog + Owner – $24.99
  • Spectator Pass – $9.99
* Each dog must have a designated handler for admission.
A portion of the Doggie Splash proceeds will benefit Beacon Animal Rescue, a volunteer-run, no-kill dog and cat rescue servicing Cape May and Atlantic Counties.
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Blue Palms Resort, located steps away from Mariner’s Pier and Raging Waters Water Park, is offering pet-friendly accommodations for the canine-centric weekend. The “Doggie Unleashed” stay package starts at $155 per night for a standard room with a king bed. A two-night minimum length of stay is required for those booking a Saturday night stay on September 11. All reservations will include complimentary amusement pier ride wristbands valid for three days from Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12. Complimentary ride wristbands are based on published room occupancy. A standard room will receive four complimentary ride wristbands, and a king-size room will receive two complimentary ride wristbands. To book, call 609-522-0606. Please note that admission to the Doggie Dash and Splash event is a separate fee.  For additional information, visit https://www.moreyspiers.com/dashandsplash.
Beacon Animal Rescue will host a Cocktails & Dog Tails fundraising event at PigDog Beach Bar from 1 pm – 4 pm. PigDog Beach Bar serves up barbecue classics, cocktails, and local beers on tap. Receive a free doggie ice cream with the purchase of an entrée during the event. Limited to one ice cream per dog.  Accessible via Raging Waters Water Park, the beach, and the boardwalk, pooches, and guests of all ages are invited to bask in the beachfront vibes complete with cornhole, giant Connect 4, ladder ball, and more.
For more event details and to purchase admission, visit: https://www.moreyspiers.com/dashandsplash.
About Morey’s Piers
Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey, is a classic seaside amusement park, family-owned and operated since 1969. Voted the best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers, along with Morey Hotels & Resorts, combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights, and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Water Park at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900 or like us on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter and YouTube.

Love Your Pup? Try SquarePet #DogFood

Got a dog you love? Us too. In addition to our own pack, we constantly rotating pups as we are involved in rescue and fostercare. You can definitely call us “dog people”. Our pets and our foster pups are a huge part of our lives, even traveling with us at times. If you are followers on Instagram or Twitter, you’ll know that we are always out and about with them, and the dogs are always into something interesting, haha. (Not to mention, I think both Shayna and Cooper have a nicer wardrobe then I do!)

We recently got to try out this new dog food, and they really liked it. We were send the low fat variety, and while none of our fur babies are hefty, they still really enjoyed the food. I tend to cook for the dogs since that horrible dog food scare a few years ago, but I always keep a bag of dry food on hand for the days that I run out. Which I do, not irregularly. But I won’t give them just any dog food- it has to be good quality, and I won’t give them anything I can’t pronounce or know what it is. Some people make fun and say they are “just dogs”, but really- your dog is family. Mine are. And I think they should be treated as such.

They really loved the food, and I think your pups will as well. If you are looking for something to try out, or to upgrade your current dog food, I would definitely give SquarePet a try. Your pups will thank you.

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More About SquarePet Veterinarian Formulated Low-Fat Solution Dog Food 

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  • VFS Low Fat Formula from SquarePet is free of artificial flavors, artificial colors, and preservatives.
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  • SquarePet’s VFS Low Fat Formula dog food can be purchased online and at local pet specialty retailers nationwide.
  • Available online and at independent pet retailers throughout North America.
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What You Can Do to Keep Your Pet Safe and Healthy

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Flu season may be winding down for humans, but there have been over 1,000 reported cases of canine influenza in Chicago in the last few weeks. To help dog owners better understand the virus, here are some key facts from the American Veterinary Medical Association:

What is canine influenza?

Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious infection caused by an influenza A subtype H3N8 virus first discovered in 2004.

What are common symptoms of the infection in dogs?

In the mild form, the most common sign is a cough that persists for 2-3 weeks. However, some dogs can develop signs of severe pneumonia, such as a high-grade fever (104°F-106°F) and faster breathing. Other signs in infected dogs include nasal and/or ocular discharge, sneezing, fatigue, and refusing food.

Is every dog at risk of infection?

All dogs, regardless of breed or age, are susceptible to infection.
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Natural Dog Bed from Savvy Rest

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own and honest.  For more, see “I Disclose”.

Our dog Cooper is a bit of a bum.  He likes to lounge around all day, all over the place.  He’s not, however, a huge fan of lying of the floor- not his favorite.  He likes to be wherever we are, of course.  I don’t like him on the couch or in the bed, so what’s the next best thing?  A doggie bed of his own, of course.

pic6We recently got him the Natural Dog Bed from Savvy Rest.  It’s really a nice bed- I’m sort of jealous of it, LOL.  Super soft and smushy, it comes it various sizes and two bedding fill options.

About the Natural Dog Bed

The Savvy Doggy™ supports your pooch in pure comfort. Organic cotton twill surrounds a sturdy core of pressure-relieving, snooze-inducing natural latex. Choose formed or shredded fill.
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Win a Wash ‘n Zip Dog Bed

I am sure by now you have all seen about a zillion photos of our newest addition, Cooper.  Cooper is new, 2 and a half years old, and hails from NYC. He’s had a rough start, coming to us with a previously undiagnosed illness (fun surprise there!) but is settling in.

Cooper likes to snuggle.  He is above laying on the floor- I can tell you I have never seen him sit on a hardwood, laminate, or tile floor- he will condescend to sitting on the carpet, but he won’t lay there.  For a shelter dog, he sure is persnickety!

Cooper thinks he needs to be on the couch if we are- which is tricky, because there’s not a whole lot of room if we are already on the couch. If it’s just one person, sure, or me and the kiddo.  But not if there’s more.  Enter the new Wash ‘n Zip dog bed.

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The bed in it’s smallest size.

The Wash’nZip Pet Bed is made of sheets of batting which are sewn into the outer seams and box stitched.  This assures that the interior filling won’t shift and the dog bed will always hold its’ shape, no matter which size you fold it into (you can make it a few sizes, which is pretty cool).  You can double it over and make it a small mat, open it up and make it full size, or unzip it and it becomes a blanket or a couch or carseat cover.
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Say hello to my little friend!  No, really.

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This is Cooper Cthulhu– can you guess who named him?  You got it.  Not me.

He’s a 2.5 year old boy who hails from NYC.  He seems pretty chill so far, and really, really likes toys.  Like, a lot a lot a lot.  He thinks he needs to be in my lap when I’m typing, which can be a challenge for both of us.  Don’t tell him he’s not a lap-dog, he won’t believe you.
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