Properly Posh Pets LLC

10/17/2023

always in my heart

05/24/2023

Happy Gotcha Day to Beckham! 5 years ago today, my life changed for the better. Ali, Zhivago, Beckham - my perfect pack!

01/01/2023

Beckham, the Posh Party Dog, is dressed for a year full of champagne and parties!

12/20/2022

What better way to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 than with a party with friends, family, and your pets, of course! Cats, dogs, decorations, presents, fudge and sugar cookies, and holiday-themed cocktails are all we need for a festive celebration.
Our latest Party Blog post has recipes for two festive holiday drinks for your party – Bourbon Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Coffee.

Happy Holidays from Properly Posh Pets, where we celebrate the good times and create special memories that last a lifetime.

At Properly Posh Pets, we don't ever need a reason to plan a party, but when the holiday season approaches each year, we start planning a series of parties to celebrate with our friends and family. Parties this time of the year are all about decorations, presents, cocktails, sugar cookies, and fabul...

12/18/2022

Beckham met Slugger The Sea Dog from the Sea Dogs baseball team at the Pooch Parade last weekend in Kennebunkport - what a thrill! He inherited his love of baseball from his dad, Smudge, and had a Portland Sea Dogs themed 4th birthday party this year. Thanks to Cliff Gajtkowski for the amazing picture.

11/30/2022

At Properly Posh Pets, we don't ever need a reason to plan a party, but when the holiday season approaches each year, we start planning a series of parties to celebrate with our friends and family.

Parties this time of the year are all about decorations, presents, cocktails, sugar cookies, and fabulous fun!

But they are also about pausing to celebrate the magic of the holidays with the members of your "pack" who fill your life with love and laughter all year long.

We share our ideas for your holiday parties with your pets and a recipe for Peppermint Christmas Coffee!

At Properly Posh Pets, we don't ever need a reason to plan a party, but when the holiday season approaches each year, we start planning a series of parties to celebrate with our friends and family. Parties this time of the year are all about decorations, presents, cocktails, sugar cookies, and fabul...

11/22/2022

My Westie, Beckham, and I have found the perfect gift for our dog-lover friends -- Dog-Opoly, which is a super fun board game that is all about dogs. We are also planning a board game party over the holidays for our friends with fabulous food and cocktails and a hotly contested game of Westie-Opoly.

Check out our Party Blog post for information on how to find Dog-Opoly or a breed-specific version of the game. We even found a Cat-Opoly, so your cats can join in the fun! As always, we have a recipe for a classic cocktail that is dog themed.

The challenge is on -- will your dog be Best in Show or be caught hanging out by the fire hydrant?

We found the perfect party gift for your dog-lover friends, so start your holiday shopping early - DOG-OPOLY! We are planning a dog-inspired game night with our version of this classic board game - WESTIE-OPOLY -- and a dog-inspired Classic Cocktail, The Greyhound. The challenge is on - will you be....

10/07/2022

My Westie and I are planning a Yappy Hour Party at our favorite brewery on the local Beer Trail. Beer Flights, Bacon Burger Pup Treats, Sausage Cheddar Biscuits for Pup Parents, and a “beer-chugging contest” for the Pups with beer-themed prizes.

A perfect opportunity for dog walks and outside fun as summer comes to an end and fall arrives. Our latest Party Blog post includes recipes for the treats for Pups and Pup Parents, dog party game ideas, and tips on how to find and enjoy local craft breweries with your dog.

Life is too short to drink bad beer - drink local with your dog!

A perfect fall day with my dog -- a slight chill in the air on a sunny day, leaves turning to red and gold, and a toasty fire pit. My dog and I are planning a Yappy Hour Party at our favorite local craft brewery with his Pup Friends. Beer flights, Bacon Burger Pup Treats, Sausage Cheddar Biscuits, a...

09/09/2022

“Thank you Ma’am, for everything.” Well said, Paddington.

07/22/2022

My dog and I attended the Blessing of the Animals service at St. Ann's Episcopal church in Kennebunkport. A sunny Saturday morning, a huge crowd of Pups and Pup Parents, and a special service to celebrate very special family members. Beckham and I continued the celebration with brunch featuring Dog Raspberry Scones and Raspberry Lime Bellinis.

Our latest Party Blog post has recipes and tips for feeding your pup raspberries.

Making memories with my dog on a perfect summer morning.
https://properlyposhpets.com/brunch-a-blessing-a-special-saturday-morning-with-my-dog/

My dog and I planned a special Saturday morning adventure to attend the Blessing of the Animals service at our beautiful stone church followed by brunch at the neighborhood bakery. Beckham had Dog Raspberry Scones, and I enjoyed scones, a cafe au lait, and a Raspberry Lime Bellini. Check out our lat...

07/14/2022

My dog and I go for a walk every weekend. He likes to walk on the beach, and I prefer to walk along Ocean Avenue, but both have beautiful views of the ocean and rocky Maine coast. We compromise by doing one walk on Saturday and the other on Sunday, depending on the tides.

We take along food and drink and make a stop during our walk to have a Muffin Party. Dog-friendly blueberry muffins for Beckham and water, while I have blueberry muffins and Lemon Blueberry Spritzers. Recipes included in our latest Party Blog.

Weekend walks with my dog are priceless.

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07/12/2022

8 years of love and laughter with two extraordinary kittens
Alessandra & Zhivago
July 12, 2014 - An Unforgettable Gotcha Day

06/30/2022

Plan a patriotic, pet-friendly party with our Red, White, and Blue Pupsicles and Pupcake ideas. We've included recipes for Red and White Sangria for the Pet Parents. Make sure you keep your pets safe during this holiday which will be full of fireworks, crowds, and loud noises by taking a quick look at our pet safety tips.

And remember how lucky we are to live in America and to have the freedom to gather with friends and family and our precious pups to enjoy laughter and friendship -- and delicious cocktails and party food!
https://properlyposhpets.com/plan-a-red-white-blue-barkday-party-for-your-patriotic-pup/

In the next few months, we will celebrate two important patriotic holidays – Memorial Day and the 4th of July, so if your pup has a special birthday coming soon, why not plan a Red, White & Blue Barkday Party? Stars and stripes will be the theme – and your Dog will be the Star of the Party!

06/23/2022

Everything tastes better with friendship and bacon.

Recipes for Bacon Cheese Pupburger and Cheddar Bacon Burger Dog Treats for pups!

Candied Bacon for Pup Parents! An amazing appetizer!

The most adorable dog toy imaginable -- a package of bacon!

Food always tastes better when you are sharing it with friends. Especially friends who LOVE to eat -- like your dog!

https://properlyposhpets.com/bacon-snacks-for-pups-pup-parents/

Everything tastes better with friendship and bacon. Recipes for Bacon Cheese Pupburger and Cheddar Bacon Burger Dog Treats for pups! Candied Bacon for Pup Parents! The most adorable dog toy imaginable -- a package of bacon! Dog Bacon safety tips! This Party Blog has it all. Food always tastes better...

06/16/2022

A Dog Dad Party with Bacon Burgers & Mojitos!

Dog Dads deserve their day in the spotlight along with Dog Moms, so in our latest Party Blog post, we're grilling bacon cheeseburgers, mixing bacon-garnished mojitos, and baking Bacon Bits Dog Treats to get summer started with a neighborhood party for Dog Dads.

Everything tastes better with bacon.

https://properlyposhpets.com/celebrating-dog-dads-with-a-bacon-themed-bbq-mojitos/

Dog Dads are special - no doubt about it. We've planned a BBQ party for the Dog Dads we know complete with bacon cheeseburgers and bacon-themed mojitos. And a recipe for Bacon Bits Gourmet Dog Treats, of course! A shout out to every Dog Dad out there - we think you should be celebrated every day of....

06/02/2022

In my world, all dogs are royalty.

Beckham and I will celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with the Queen and her dogs with a Pimm's Cup Cocktail and Corgi Crunchies.

Dogs are royalty in my world and living with royalty is never boring. My Westie, Beckham, is always looking for a reason to plan a party, so we will take a "Trip to London" to celebrate the Queen's 4-day Platinum Jubilee. Brits - and the Queen - love their dogs, so our party has a full menu of Jubil...

05/12/2022

Cats like parties too -- and birthday presents! In our latest blog post, I share the secret to picking the purrfect gifts for your cat. I include a recipe for Meowvelous Salmon Cat treats and ideas for picking a pink sparkling wine to enjoy during party prep.

For a cat party, it's all about the gift wrap - gift boxes, ribbon, tissue paper, and gift bags!

https://properlyposhpets.com/the-secret-to-picking-the-perfect-gifts-for-your-cat/

In this Party Blog post, I am sharing my secrets with you about how to pick purrfect gifts for your cat -- for birthdays, gotcha days, and just plain ordinary days that call for a gift. Wrapping presents, baking our special Meowvelous Salmon Cat Treats, and enjoying a glass of pink sparkling wine. Y...

04/29/2022

A party for DOG MOMs! Beckham and I have plans underway for our latest party with BARKUTERIE BOARDS and MIMOSA FLIGHTS.

A dog version of the always classic charcuterie board is explained in our latest party blog post. https://properlyposhpets.com/a-party-for-dog-moms-barkuterie-boards-and-mimosa-flights/

Parties with dogs are the best kind of parties!

My Westie, Beckham, and I decided we feel like throwing a party for all the amazing Dog Moms we know. Barkuterie Boards and Mimosa Flights are on the menu, and we are sharing our ideas and recipes for both along with the traditional charcuterie board. Making memories with my friends - one dog party....

04/22/2022

4 years ago today, I met Beckham. He has changed my life for the better.

My Westie, Posh, and I created our company, Properly Posh Pets, to share our ideas on how to celebrate this kind of special day.

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04/14/2022

My Westie, Beckham, had his 4th birthday in March, and the presents he received were perfect. He wants to share tips with you about how to pick perfect presents for your dog - for Barkdays, Gotcha Days, and Ordinary Days!

"Experience" gifts are all the rage for humans so why not tap into that trend for your pup's birthday? Beckham got tickets to a "Bark in the Park" Sea Dogs game, and our latest Party Blog has other ideas for "experience" gifts with your pup. And advice on picking toys and treats! https://properlyposhpets.com/how-to-pick-the-perfect-birthday-present-for-your-dog/

This Party Blog has my advice for picking the perfect presents for your dog -- for birthdays, Gotcha Days, or just for Ordinary Days when you think your pup deserves a present. Toys and Treats, of course, but the "Experience Gift" is all the rage right now for humans so why not tap into that trend f...

04/08/2022

Opening Day is finally here! My Westie, Beckham, has all his baseball gear out - Red Sox bed, toys, collar, and adorable bow tie.

And there is a double treat today because it is also opening day for the Sea Dogs and their mascot, Slugger. Watch for Beckham's post next week on his favorite birthday presents including two tickets to a Sea Dogs game!

Time to PLAY BALL! ⚾️⚾️⚾️

03/31/2022

My pup and I decided to create an Easter basket designed to delight a dog. Toys and treats and bunny ears! Our latest Party Blog includes a dog-friendly "Peeps" Dog Treat and fun spring cocktail ideas if you plan a party with your friends to make Dog Easter Baskets -- and to welcome spring with beautiful dog-walking weather to come! https://properlyposhpets.com/how-to-design-a-peeps-easter-basket-for-your-dog/

What fun to relive a bit of your childhood with your pup by creating an Easter Basket designed to delight a dog with Peeps treats and toys! Invite your friends and their dogs to join you at a party to welcome spring and the anticipation of dog-walking weather. Recipe for a "Peeps" Pup Treat and vari...

03/22/2022

Today is National Goof Off Day. My dog and I plan to sneak off this afternoon to the beach for a walk and then an ice cream cone at the Dairy Queen. If you can Goof Off with your Dog today, check out our latest blog for ideas.

https://properlyposhpets.com/5-ways-to-goof-off-with-your-dog

Never doubt the fun you can have while spending precious time goofing off with your dog. My pup, Beckham, and I compiled a list of our favorite activities, because we are planning ahead to take a day off. Eating, drinking, shopping, playing, and snuggling!

03/15/2022

My name is Beckham, and today is my 4th birthday! My family owns a pet party business, so my Barkday Party was fabulous, of course. But the best part was my birthday presents. A Sea Dogs gift basket with a Sea Dogs collar and leash and 2 tickets to a Sea Dogs “Bark in the Park” baseball game this summer! A red tartan plaid collar and leash to celebrate my Scottish heritage, since I am a Westie. 4 Happy Hour dog toys – Champagne, Merlot, Rosé, and Green Beer for St. Patrick’s Day. Living the good life on my special Barkday!

03/10/2022

National Goof Off Day is March 22nd. My cats and I are planning to take the day off to eat, drink, shop, play, and snuggle on the couch. Our new Party Blog has a recipe for Catnip Party Treats. We're shipping the dog out to a friend's house for a sleepover. https://properlyposhpets.com/5-ways-to-goof-off-with-your-cat/

Never doubt the fun you can have while spending precious time goofing off with your cat. Eat, drink, shop, play, and snuggle! My cats and I compiled a list of our favorite activities, because we are planning to take a day off together!

02/25/2022

Beckham and I are planning a St. Patrick's Day Pet Party with Green Beer, Leprechaun Dog Treats, and Irish Coffee, of course! Did you know that a Leprechaun is a mischievous elf who reveals the hiding place of a pot of gold if you catch him? If you share your life with a dog, I believe you have already found that pot of gold. https://properlyposhpets.com/a-st-patricks-day-party-leprechaun-dog-treats-irish-coffee/

02/14/2022

According to Snoopy and Charlie Brown: When you have a dog, you always have a Valentine. Give extra hugs to your dogs and cats today to treat them for bringing love and laughter to your life. https://properlyposhpets.com/be-my-valentine-celebrating-puppy-love-with-a-pet-party/

I love hearts and chocolate and champagne, so it is no surprise that I love celebrating Valentine’s Day. But most of all I love my dog and cats. This is a holiday that is always celebrated in our house, which is full of puppy love and kitten love every day of the year. All you need is love – and...

02/11/2022

It's Puppy Bowl weekend! Include your dog in your Super Bowl weekend plans by having a pre-game Puppy Bowl Party. Our recipe for dog-friendly Bacon Peanut Butter Popcorn is in our latest Party Blog along with an adult-friendly recipe for the classic Black and Tan Cocktail. And don't forget to watch the Kitten Half-Time show.
https://properlyposhpets.com/a-puppy-bowl-party-is-the-main-event-of-our-super-bowl-sunday/

01/29/2022

A few ways to spoil your partner and their pet this Valentine's Day:

❤️ A pet subscription box
❤️ A custom pet bowl
❤️ A pet-friendly weekend getaway
❤️ A session with a pet photographer

What else might you come up with to show your partner (and their pet) some love?

01/28/2022

I love hearts and chocolate and champagne but most of all I love my dog and cats. Our party plans for a Valentine’s Day pet party includes a recipe for dog friendly peanut butter cups and Kir Royale cocktails. Link in bio to our Party Blog.