Smell the Roses with Your Canine



  Sara admiring one of the waterfall                              Sara and I

   For the last few years, the "Fairchild Botanical Garden", in Miami, hosts a one-day event where you can bring your companion(s) to enjoy 83 acres of exotic and endangered species of plants. Sara and I have attended 2 years of dog events held there, and I am thrilled to say that I have never been disappointed!

As soon as Sara and I walked into the garden, we were immediately greeted by the staff who were very friendly and willing to answer any questions that I may have. I found that the most to all the staff are volunteers who's jobs go from working in the gift shop to fundraising to even helping care for the garden.

Volunteers

As you walk throughout the garden there are multiple stations that give your dogs  fresh, drinking water as well as doggie bags incase you don't have any. If you want a tour of the garden but not in the mood to walk, then you and your canine can hope on the train; the train takes you around the entire botanical garden while explaining, in detail, the high points of each area.

           
       Doggie Bag Dispenser                              Sara Riding the Train

If you get hungry after the tour, then you can stop by the botanical cafe where they offer drinks, sandwiches, and salads for a reasonable price.

Don't be disappointed that you may have missed this year's canine event because "Fairchild Botanical Garden" has recently announced that each and every Sunday will be "bring you dog" day. The only catch is that they ask you to be a year member, but remember that this money will go to the up-keep of the garden as well as help plan fundraising functions.