First-Ever 'Doggie Date Night' Coming To Santa Cruz County

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The first-ever "Doggie Date Night" is coming to Santa Cruz County, so get those canines ready. On Thursday August 8, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter along with the Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services will host the free event at Brommer Street Park, 1451 30th Avenue.

Food will be provided by Tacos El Chuy food truck while the Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Co.
will provide beer.

Of course there will be a movie too: "The Secret Life of Pets" will screen at 8:30 p.m. in the park, with pre-movie festivities starting at 7 p.m. The film features Max the terrier, who enjoys a comfortable existence in a New York apartment until it's interrupted by Duke, an unruly canine who comes into his family. The two pooches later join forces with a gang of abandoned pets on a mission!

There is no cost for admission to "Doggie Date Night," and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring a blanket, low-back chairs and seasonal clothing. For more information, visit www.scanimalshelter.org.

During the event, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office will be available to create optional Child ID Packets for families.