DOES THIS HOTEL ACCEPT DOGS? It's a question that on-the-road pooch parents have had at one time or another. For finding a friendly-to-Fidos destination can take a little ferreting, and digging, and looking around on the web site, and asking around among your pup-loving pals. But you don't need to dig too deeply, like a dog digging for his favorite toy in the backyard, to solve this muttly mystery, should you come across a resort that's become known for hosting animal adoptions. That's pretty much a large neon sign that says "Furry Friends Welcome," and while that sign doesn't actually, in reality, hang over the entrance to The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, it does in spirit, for the hotel is committed to canine adoptions. In fact, 86 pups have found their permanent, love-forever homes at the Rancho Mirage inn over the years, thanks to its partnership with Animal Samaritans animal shelter. To celebrate those dogs, and all dogs and dog-supporting people, the hotel is hosting a...
YAPPY HOUR AND ADOPTED DOG REUNION: The party is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25 at the Rancho Mirage resort, and both families who've adopted a hound at the hotel and those who simply want to show up along with their woofer are invited. What's on the menu? Drink specials for the humans will include the Regal Beagle (think peach Schnapps, whiskey, and sweet and sour) while four-footed guests will nosh upon Canine Chicken Casserole and other savory treats. Area vendors of the pooch-focused sort will be at the hotel, too, with wares that help families gussy up their dog in all sorts of leashes, snacks, and such. The time? It's from 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. And if you and your cutie can't make it, but you intend on a desert overnight soon, peek at the pet perks available to Westin Mission Hills guests throughout the year. Yep, a Westin Heavenly Dog Bed'll be in the room and a Patio Pooch Menu available to your pal; check it all out now.
