
And your dog is allowed to witness the event right along with you! Raleigh and I wish we were going. I am entranced by the notion of the beach - a wet and sunny place full of magical possibilities ranging from a relaxing escape to the rowdiest of all party fun.
But unfortunately, in real life, the beach is not a good place for me or Raleigh. It has to do with my fair freckled skin and Raleigh’s curly black poodle fur. I’m a burn and peel girl. I sit under an umbrella covered in sunscreen only venturing out in direct sunlight long enough to plunge directly into the water for a couple of short swims. Still I always come home from the beach sun-burnt to a crisp.
Like me, Raleigh cannot tolerate too much direct sunlight. The majority of his fur is black, so he is basically a seventy five pound solar panel. Black dogs have been known to perish from this phenomenon. If you want to more clearly understand what it feels like, put on a black long sleeve shirt and stand in Houston’s summer sun. Yah..it’s way too hot. I guess that’s why we are “Poodle in the City” not “Poodle on the Beach.” When you see Raleigh and I partaking in city delights in a sunny location it will always be under the shade of our big red umbrella.
But if you are a sun-god or goddess and your dog is the type to tolerate burning hot sand stuck between his toe-pads, visit the AIA website for information regarding their sandcastle competition Saturday. AIA Sandcastle Competition
They were a little vague on their policy regarding dogs. I had to make a few phone-calls to track down the real scoop. Dogs are allowed - welcome may be too strong a word. According to Shaulanda, the receptionist at the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, you can bring your dog as long as he is “leashed and not making a nuisance of himself.”
If you want to speak to Shaulanda herself, the number is 409-763-6564.
And, please, send me a photo of your dog next to your favorite sandcastle! Raleigh and I will incorporate it into our fantasy of the perfect day at the beach.
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