Gone are the dog days of dining! Tonight, Las Olas restaurants and retailers are going arms wide for you and your furry friends. So, stop feeling guilty for leaving Spot behind. All pooches are welcome at this dog-centric event on Las Olas Boulevard. Yappy Hour features include a variety of pet-special spa treatments, menus, "desserts" and discounts as well as a pet/owner look-a-like contest offering pampering prizes including a two night stay at the Riverside Hotel, dinner for two at the Grill Room on Las Olas and a $50 gift certificate courtesy of Deborah James.

And after a long, cooped-up summer inside, what could be better than stretching you and your pet's legs while finally beating the heat along Las Olas? Only a "Yappy Hour" at a few of the following fine restaurants and retailers:
Humane Society of Broward County: Looking to add a new four-legged friend to the family? If so, the Humane Society of Broward County is making it easy during Yappy Hour, with its mobile adoption service. Full of cute puppies and adorable kittens, the "adoption mobile" will be on Las Olas for Yappy Hour on October 27th. For more information on adoptions please call 954.989.3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com.

Riverside Hotel: Riverside Hotel takes center stage on October 27th with an opportunity some would consider a casting call for America's Top Dog Model. Live and in person, JoJo Harder, creator of the "hottest" dog contest in America, will be on-hand signing copies of her book, Diva Dogs: A Style Guide to Living the fabulous Life. Don't miss it! Visit www.americastopdogmodel.com

Kilwin's: Home of handmade chocolates, confections, handmade fudge and ice cream, Kilwin's is serving up some amazing pet-friendly treats that your pup is sure to lap up. Find Kilwin's decadent desserts at 809 East Las Olas Blvd. or call 954-523-8338 and ask about their Yappy Hour.

Indigo: This street-side bistro has long been the perfect place for people watching. And during Yappy Hour, your pet can partake too. Pets and people alike, prepare to be pampered. Indulge at Indigo with Fort Lauderdale's first doggy menu, featuring represents a well balanced selection of items, from an "appeteaser" section with Indigo's soon-to-be-famous "Bubbles & Bones" to a great selection of main entrees like sliced steak, grilled breast of chicken and cooled oatmeal, even a selection of non-alcoholic doggy beers, flavored sparkling waters and spritzers. located at 620 E Las Olas Blvd. or call 954 467 0671 to reserve your spot today.

Herringbone & Hound: The name says it all. From couture Cavalli to canine elegance, Herringbone & Hound offers the finest in furry friend luxury apparel and accessories for dogs. Be sure you and pooch pop in at 713 E. Las Olas Blvd. | 954-328-0707

Dazzles: Yappity Yap, they won't talk back at Dazzles, where you and your dog are sure to be dazzled with its unique selection of boutique fashions. Don't miss their new location at 814 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Optical Spectrum: The future is so bright, even puppies have to wear shades! Be sure not to miss the fabulous name brand frames at Optical Spectrum, which is offering 50% off select designer frames. 804 E. Las Olas Blvd.

While you and your pup are perusing the boulevard don't miss Mark from Planet Massage, who will be on the boulevard conducting pet massages and Chris Krizstof, who is offering caricatures of you and yours.

Also, be sure to check out all the other participating merchants and partners, including:

• Abandoned Pet Rescue
• Pompano Pet Lodge
• Dawn Hanna of Oh Behave, Professional Dog Training
• Cheesecake Factory
• Las Olas Fine Arts
• Deborah James
• Objects D' Art
• Underwraps
• Zola Keller
• Flora Ottimer
• Swimland
• Shades
• Celebrity Las Olas

Yappy Hour is sponsored by The Las Olas Company and The Las Olas Association. For more information about Yappy Hour and which Las Olas restaurants and retailers are participating, please call Kesha Aristud at 954-712-9918 or email her at karistud@riversidehotel.com