Pub welcomes pets

By Editor | January 25, 2016 |

Paws at the Pub

A local advocate for man’s best friend has joined forces with The Pub, a popular Main Street bar, to bring Maryville residents an evening of live entertainment, dogs, and cold beer.

Kristina Martinez, a Northwest Missouri State University police officer and member of the New Nodaway Humane Society Board of Directors, is the driving force behind “Paws at the Pub.”

The dogs-welcome event will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the bar, which is located at 414 N. Main St. There will be a $5 cover charge with all proceeds going to the Humane Society’s local no-kill animal shelter. Those attending must be age 21 or older.

“‘Paws at the Pub’ is a get-together with people and their dogs and live music,” Martinez said. “It’s a chance for owners to get out and socialize with their dogs.

“If someone has a dog that is not aggressive but just lacks social opportunities, this can be a really helpful event for them.”

The Jerry Forney Band, a well-known country and blues act, will perform live during the evening.

Martinez founded “Paws at the Pub” several years ago, but the gathering was discontinued when the building in which The Pub is located collapsed.

Since rebuilt and completely remodeled, The Pub is now back in business, and so is Martinez’s convivial evening for dog lovers and their pets.

Martinez recalls that attending the first “Paws at the Pub” event with her own dogs was an eye-opening experience.

“It was a learning experience for me and some of my dogs in the past, especially my foster dogs,” she said. “I really got a different look at their personality.”

However, there are certain rules for those wishing to bring a canine to the event.

“We do ask that all dogs be leashed and be up-to-date on their vaccinations,” Martinez said. “We will be prepared for accidents, so there’s no need for owners to worry about that.”

Overall, Martinez said she hopes as many dog owners as possible will be able to attend.

“This is just going to be a fun gathering,” she said. “So if you’re over 21, and you love dogs, come out and hear a good band, play some pool, dance, and enjoy the company of a bunch of different dogs.”