Yappy Hour

The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Yappy Hour, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions, returns this season for tail wagging fun. Dapper dogs, haute hounds and classy canines are invited to party with other pups and pooches and lap up libations such as bacon, chicken, and beef-infused water and the ever popular house-made dog biscuits, while their companions relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch Unleashed Chardonnay, Merlot Over and Play Dead, or Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon. Tito’s cocktails, beer and a savory selection of barbecue items are also available for purchase.

As part of the resort’s Community Footprints program, proceeds from Yappy Hour will once again benefit The Veterans Initiative™ of Canine Companions for Independence. With a dramatic increase in wounded veterans, The Veterans Initiative™ provides an opportunity for veterans to regain their independence through the support of Canine Companions for Independence assistance dogs. To date, Canine Companions has placed more than 300 assistance dogs with 24 active teams from the Southwest Region.

Yappy Hour is from 5 to 8 p.m. Mark your calendars for fun canine parties on Thursday, August 15 and Wednesday, September 18.

On Thursday, October 24 from 4 to 7 p.m., the resort offers its Yappy Howl- O-Ween where pups and their human companions strut their favorite costumes. A panel of judges will determine who will win the costume contest, including Best in Show.

The season ending Yappy Howl-iday Celebration will be on Sunday, December 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This festive gathering provides Fido a chance to be photographed with the “Big Dog” himself – Santa Claus.

Yappy Hour is held on The Dana Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point. Visit RitzCarlton.com/LagunaYappyHour for more information.