Alfie's Hangouts

What a day!  We had a great time taking Alfie to a Bichon Meet-Up in North Yorkshire, about an hour away from Harrogate.  There were ~60 white, fluffy bichons running around a cafe - tres fun!  Alfie is now peacefully sleeping off his happy-buzz.

Recently a few people have asked me for various recommendations of Alfie's services here, so here is who we use!

• Dog Sitting - Blue Paw.  Michelle is very flexible and only has one dog stay with her at a time.  She has a small black dog who generally gets along with Alfie 
• Dog Grooming - Posh Paws: Lorraine also has a Bichon and does a great job grooming him. Amazingly, it's cheaper to get Alfie groomed her than it is in the States 
• Vet - Wag Tails: Wag Tails is very helpful in getting same day appointments when we need them.  Alfie has issues with bladder stones and they have been very attentive to this - diagnosing medicine as we need it.   

Also, there are tons of pet friendly cafes and pubs here.  These are our favorites;

• Baltzersen's: You can find us here most mornings grabbing a drink and sometimes a cinnamon roll.  They are super friendly and love Alfie (and any dog).  We usually take away, but you can sit inside or out with your dog. 
• Cafe Nero: The British equivalent of Starbucks, they are very tolerent of dogs 
• Hotel Du Vin Bistro: Posh hotel that allows dogs in the bar 
• Old Bell Pub: They have great drinks and food.  Dogs are allowed as long as they stay on the ground. 
• Tap & Spile: Local pub (drinks only) that allows dogs....P goes here often and sometimes I bring Alfie to join him.