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Instameet – COACH PUPS

“We wanted the Instameet to reach dog owners who spend lots of time on Instagram,” said a Coach spokesperson.

Well, before you know it, The Wong Dogs along with Sam and Pecan were parked outside Coach’s flagship store to check out all the fuss.

Because of the international advertising #coachpups campaign, Coach threw a store event unlike anything I have attended before.

Forget free flow of drinks and tapas, this time it was about out furry friends.

GET A CARICATURE!

There is just something that gets me excited when someone illustrates my furkids. On one hand, I am telling their stories, while the artist got to work.

STYLE & SHOOT

Okay, I skipped the fuss of the styling station and went straight to the photoshoot. Oh, each picture was accompanied by Coach dog tags with the names of my boys engraved!

LET’S SHOP!

Last but definitely the coolest, bringing our furkids into the store! Granted, our pups needed to be in tote bags (Coach no less) and due to Cole’s size, he could not enter. But hey, it was quite experience and it was quite hilarious displaying Cory and Pecan at various sports in the store!

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COACH PUPS is an international campaign by the accessories and lifestyle brand which “celebrate the dogs in our lives and captures pups’ unique personalities as they model Coach Fall 2015 star bags”. Photographed by Stephen Miesel, pop star, Lady Gaga is the first celebrity to showcase her French Bulldog, Miss Asia Kinney for the launch of the campaign. Model Miranda Kerr (Frankie) and singer Ariana Grande (Toulose) are the latest COACH PUPS to be featured. More than just a campaign to push their leather wares, Coach has also donated towards animal shelters such as the No-Kill Los Angeles shelter and Downtown Dog Rescue. What is even cooler to me, these are not made in the names of their celebrity owners but the canines themselves!

iPhone users can download the Coach App and start sharing pictures of their furkids modelling various Coach totes and accessories. Simply #coachpups on Instagram and your picture might be featured on the brand’s website.

For more information on COACH PUPS, visit their website here.

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Labels: coach, dogs coachpups, event, instameet, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, mongrel, singapore special

❤ "Instameet – COACH PUPS" was Posted On: Tuesday, 4 August 2015 @01:10 | 0 Wong comments ✿

Chinese New Year 2015 - Let's Celebrate!

Family gatherings are only made right when all members are present. Yes, Cory and Cole joins me every time! Here are some pictures from Day One!

With four days of celebrations, The Wong Dogs wishes all fellow pet owners a Happy Chinese New Year!

Labels: chinese new year, dogs, dogsofinstasg, gathering, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, mongrel, pets, the wong dogs

❤ "Chinese New Year 2015 - Let's Celebrate!" was Posted On: Thursday, 19 February 2015 @03:16 | 0 Wong comments ✿

A Pool Party - Spend Time With Them Now

By now, you would have realised that The Wong Dogs prefer the Sunny Heights pool over the rest. I love visiting my favourite pet-friendly cafes and dog parks. But there are times when Cory and Cole need to release that energy and burn a few calories. So, to the pool we go!

But more than the trip down, is the personal time I get to spend with them. From the way they finished their laps to relaxing in the water, looking up at me with so much love and happiness in their eyes.

So, whether it is at the dog swimming pool, a hike or even an outing to the dog park… The question remains, how much time have you spent with your furkid this week? The weekend is here. The decision is yours.

Labels: dog swimming pool, dogsofinstasg, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, mongrel, singapore special, sunny heights, the wong dogs

❤ "A Pool Party - Spend Time With Them Now" was Posted On: Thursday, 29 January 2015 @08:40 | 0 Wong comments ✿

After-Swim Brunch – Ah B Cafe

After months of anticipation (eight months to be precise), Ah B Café is finally open for business at Sunny Heights! The Wong Dogs dropped by late December after their swim at Sunny Heights’s Swimming Pool and took in everything this new kid on the block has to offer with Sam Forrest Loo Lim and Pecan! Now, the question is… Will Ah B Café join the ranks of Paw Petradise and Happenstance Café and have Cory and Cole coming back for more?

THE WONG DOGS REVIEW

You might be wondering, “Is it just me or are The Wong Dogs a little slow in covering new pet-friendly cafes?” Well, truth be told, I am a little picky. More often than not, these first visits have me leaving disappointed and another possible blog entry down the drain.

But with Ah B Café, I get a sense of comfort when I entered their premises. Maybe it is from the adrenaline rush of Cory and Cole finishing up their hour-long swim. Smelling fresh from their long renovation works, the cheery demeanour was also seen in the staff here.

An ode to their location which is near forested areas, Ah B Café tells me that the décor is inspired by the greenery surrounding them. I love the expansive space and with an elevated area, I foresee many pet owners relaxing by the comfortable cushions for hours on end.

“We want our customers and furkids to feel at home. This is why we built the stage and added beanbags to make our café cosier,” they say. But wait, that is not the end. In fact, there are some plans in the pipeline to improve on their aesthetic in the near future.

Food-wise, the selection is nothing to brag about and could do with more choices for picky diners.

However, Ah B Café makes up for it by offering above average-tasting nosh. Yes, it is still your typical Western-fare but the Teriyaki Chicken and house special, Ah B Burger (it never hurts to have a signature, right?) should have customers reordering when they return. Also, who can resist breaded drumlets and chicken wings?

“Based on our own recipes, the patties in our Ah B Burger are made fresh every day. Even our sauces are made by us,” they revealed. To beef up their menu selections, Ah B Café tells me that there are plans to expand their dessert selection and include a couple more dishes to the list, “We are hoping to include some Japanese cuisine!”

Sincere, comfy and surrounded by a number of pet amenities such as grooming, Pawlicious (petbakery) and the Sunny Heights Swimming Pool, I foresee Ah B Café will be having a steady stream of customers!

Note: Parking is free but limited. No worries, there are more free lots to be found next to Premier Pitch Indoor.

Operating Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.

For more information, do visit Ah B Cafe's Facebook page.

Labels: ah b cafe, animal world, cafe, dining, dog swimming pool, dogs, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, mongrel, sunny heights, swimming, swimming pool

❤ "After-Swim Brunch – Ah B Cafe" was Posted On: Sunday, 25 January 2015 @09:16 | 0 Wong comments ✿

Post-Christmas at Gardens by the Bay

After reading blogposts by WeLiveInAFlat and some pet owners visiting the Christmas Village Gardens by the Bay, I wanted to see for myself the different Christmas structures with Cory and Cole.

Yes, I guess the beauty of the Christmas Village is best captured at night. But foreseeing hordes of people and not being able to photograph the boys properly, I just made do and visited in the day.

Though the rainy weather made for a big no-go on grass (the muddy patches were a huge turn off!) the cool weather at 8am made one just enjoy the serenity of the Gardens. Daily thunderstorms in the afternoon the past month have robbed us of many evening walks and just exploring the entire area was therapeutic!

In the end, I was not so much impressed by the Italian Luminarie light sculptures but the quiet moments I got to spend with Cory and Cole. In fact, I got to bring mum to visit the Heritage Gardens – themed mini parks that showcase plants linked to Singapore’s four main races.

For those wanting to visit Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, the light show has been extended till 4 January 2015!

Labels: christmas, dogs, dogsofinstasg, gardens by the bay, miniature schnauzer, mongrel, park, singapore special, the wong dogs

❤ "Post-Christmas at Gardens by the Bay" was Posted On: Sunday, 28 December 2014 @08:51 | 0 Wong comments ✿

Treat Of The Week – Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats

Distributed by B2K Pet Products Singapore, Grandma Lucy’s Organic Dog Treats is the latest range of treats to be retailing here in Singapore. Aimed at pet owners who are conscious about what goes into the diet of their furkids, these oven-baked goodies are GMO-free, contain no by-products, no artificial colouring flavours, sweeteners and preservatives. Grandma Lucy also uses raw, human-grade ingredients which are sourced locally in the United States, which are USDA-inspected.

Though relatively new here in Singapore, Grandma Lucy’s Organic Dog Treats has been available in the United States for more than a decade. Friends living overseas have also assured me that the brand has had quite a good reputation all these years and so far have not been involved inany food recalls.

But how will these new range of treats stand out in such a competitive market and will pet owners be swayed to feed their canines organically today?

THE WONG DOGS REVIEW

I have always loved the use of fruits in the diets of Cory and Cole. However, peach was a relatively new ingredient for the boy so I am still a little biased towards blueberries. Apprehension grew as I realised there are no meat proteins included. Some Singaporean pet owners have also bemoaned the the absence of popular proteins such as lamb and chicken, citing reasons such as picky dogs.

However, The Wong Dogs are not too concerned as Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats are not meant to be a complete diet. In fact, a little meat-free treats might do them good in the long run as there have been studies showing that a diet that has too much protein can lead to several skin and kidney issues.

Upon opening the bag, I immediately realised the strong aroma of fruits which got many of the canines at the dog park running towards me.

The human taste-test revealed Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Basked Dog Treats to be quite tasty. No wonder Cory and Cole could not get enough of these little teddy-bear shaped biscuits. Also, one of the mantras of Grandma Lucy includes, “If it is not good enough for humans to eat, it will never be included in our food or treats…”

Retailing at $26.90, it is a slightly more expensive than most treats. But for a relatively large bag of organic (human-grade) and oven-baked treats that have been USDA-inspected, the price is actually quite reasonable.

Most interestingly, these treats are certified Kosher though one might question how this might be relatable to the majority of Muslims here in Singapore. Especially where there is still a stigma against owning or even touching a dog.

Singaporeans will be glad to know that the entire range Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats is available here and The Wong Dogs cannot wait to check out, and of course for Cory and Cole sample the rest, such as Cranberry and Pumpkin! Hmmm… Since Peach and Blueberry tasted quite good, I might even steal a couple from my next few bags! :p