Even the Grinch Would Wag His Tail for This Celebration

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The Good Dog Spot and Leadfoot Brewing team up for a festive (& furry) night for a good cause
 
Chicopee, MA – The Good Dog Spot and Leadfoot Brewing are teaming up to spread holiday cheer with wagging tails and festive fun at this year’s Howliday Yappy Hour on Friday, December 19th. The community is invited to celebrate the season, sip local brews, and support pets in need, all in one joyful night.
 
This event brings together two Chicopee favorites for a shared mission: giving local animal lovers and their pups a fun, festive place to gather and raising funds for the Foundation for TJO Animals. Guests can enjoy a locally crafted brew from Leadfoot while The Good Dog Spot provides a paws-itively perfect way to enjoy the holidays with your four-legged companion – a photo with the Grinch, for a small donation to support local pets through the Foundation for TJO Animals.
 
EVENT DETAILS: 
 

  • What: Howliday Yappy Hour – a holiday gathering for pets and their people. Get your pets photo with the Grinch for a donation to support the Foundation for TJO Animals.
  • When: Friday, December 19, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Where: Leadfoot Brewing, 95 North Chicopee St., Chicopee
 
In addition to the Grinch photos, ugly holiday sweaters are encouraged, so bring your cheeriest and quirkiest attire to spread extra festive cheer. Adding to the merriment, live music also will be provided by the Brothers By Law Duo, creating the perfect soundtrack for a tail-wagging evening.
 
“We love collaborating with local businesses who share our passion for community,” said Shannon O’Connell, Facility Manager, The Good Dog Spot - Chicopee. “Leadfoot Brewing is a terrific neighbor and a perfect place to bring everyone together for a night of celebration.” 
 
The Howliday Yappy Hour showcases the power of partnership, bringing together great beer, great pets, and great community spirit all while helping local animals in need. The Good Dog Spot and Leadfoot Brewing look forward to seeing you for what promises to be an evening of fun for dogs and humans alike.
 
For more information about The Good Dog Spot visit their website, Facebook or Instagram. For more about Leadfoot Brewing see their website, Instagram or Facebook. 
 
For other questions or additional information, please contact Meghan Rothschild at (413) 218-4994 or meghan@chikmedia.us.
 
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About The Good Dog Spot: The Pioneer Valley’s most trusted home away from home for pets with locations in Northampton and Chicopee, Mass. They offer pet boarding, grooming, dog daycare and more. Their mission is to ensure pet parents’ peace of mind by providing consistent, compassionate grooming and a nurturing, safe and fun environment for pets to socialize and grow through our daycare and overnight programs.

About Leadfoot Brewing: After more than four decades without beer being produced in Chicopee, Leadfoot revived the tradition and is putting the pedal to the metal crafting superior quality beers for you on site. They produce a rotating selection of handcrafted beers, from crisp lagers and Czech-style pilsners to bold IPAs, stouts, and seasonal ales.

Even the Grinch Would Wag His Tail for This Celebration