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Saturday Art Walk each month in Old Town Bay St . Louis , you ’ ll find cool deals , fresh meals , and lots of art and live music ! Over the past 28 years , the monthly art walk has become one of the most popular events in the region . Old Town stays lively all day , with many merchants and restaurants offering specials . The pace picks up from 4 – 7 p . m . when gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity .”
Saving the best for last , a truly selfless gift for Fluffy would be a visit to Café Bonjour Dog Bakery and Boutique ! The owner , Roxanne DeNicola , has this to say about her shop : “ As the owner of five dogs , I saw a need for a local neighborhood pet boutique on the Mississippi Gulf Coast . A place where our team of pet food foodies could offer our community healthy pet food , nutrition counseling , natural homemade treats and cakes ( some made right in our store kitchen !), and all of our favorite pet products for your furbabies and the humans who love them . I have always fed my own dogs natural human-grade pet food with the knowledge and belief that feeding them RAW or high-quality kibble would prevent health care problems in the future . Locally owned and operated , I take pride in sourcing out the very best natural pet foods for dogs and cats , gourmet pet treats , toys , collars and gifts for pet lovers .” Café Bonjour is open 7 days a week !
As a reminder , always be sure to practice cleaning up after your pet everywhere you go , even on the beaches . Leash laws are different all over the state of Mississippi , but they are enforced on the coast . Bring extra water for the dog days of summer , and lots of extra towels for a visit to the coast .
And there you have it ! An action-packed day or weekend with your pet is just a hop , skip and a romp away !
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