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35+ restaurants team up to support homeless pets on Woofdown Wednesday

35+ restaurants team up to support homeless pets on Woofdown Wednesday

Jul 11, 20225 min read

What if we told you that dining out on Wednesday, July 13 could do a world of good for pets in need?

That’s right, if you dine-in or take out (maybe some Bark-B-Q or woofles) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on that day you’ll be raising funds for animals in need and supporting the programs provided for them. Woofdown Wednesday is meant to be a celebration of kindness, filling your tummy with delicious food, and having a pawsitively good time.

It’ll be hard to have a ruff day when you see all the local bars and restaurants that are teaming up to raise money for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the homeless pets in your community.

All you’ve got to do is eat at any of the participating restaurants and businesses or order to-go, and they’ll donate anywhere from 10% to 25% of what you spend on your meal.

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If you’re not able to visit a participating business, but want to support HSSA and our local restaurants you can simply make a donation. All money donated will be used to purchase gift cards at the participating restaurants.

Participating “Woofdown Wednesday” Businesses

Barrio Brewing Co.
  • 800 E. 16th St.
  • Donating 20% of sales from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • For more information, visit barriobrewing.com.
 Barrio Charro
  • 3699 N. Campbell Ave.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • For more information, visit barriocharro.com.
 Beyond Bread
 Blue Willow
  • 2616 N. Campbell Ave.
  • Donating 25% of sales from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • For more information, visit bluewillowtucson.com
Borderlands Brewing Company
  • 119 E. Toole Ave.
  • Donating 20% of sales until Sunday, July 17
  • For more information, visit borderlandsbrewing.com.
 Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ
  • 1801 N. Stone Ave.
  • Donating 15% of sales from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • For more information, visit brotherjohnsbbq.com
Café 54
  • 54 E. Pennington St.
  • Donating 20% of sales from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • For more information, visit cafe54.org
Charro Steak & Del Rey
  • 188 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • For more information, visit charrosteak.com
CharroVida
  • 7109 N. Oracle Rd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • For more information, visit charrovida.com
Culver’s
  • 4810 N. 1st Ave.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • For more information, visit culvers.com
Dogs-n-Donuts
  • 7743 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Donating 20% of sales from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit dogsndonutstucson.com.
Dominick’s Real Italian
  • 8330 N. Thornydale Rd.
  • Donating 20% of sales from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • For more information, visit dominicksrealitalian.com.
Eclectic Cafe
  • 7053 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m
  • For more information, visit eclecticcafetucson.com
El Charro Cafe
Frog & Firkin
  • 874 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 4 – 9 p.m.
  • For more information, visit frogandfirkin.com
Fullylove’s Bar & Grill
  • 994 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 20% of sales from noon – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit fullyloves.com
Gentle Ben’s Brewing
  • 865 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 15% of sales from 2 p.m.  – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit gentlebens.com
Gourmet Girls
Gusto!
  • 7153 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
  • Donating 25% of sales from 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • For more information, visit gustotucson.com.
Illegal Pete’s
  • 876 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 50% of sales from 4 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • For more information, visit illegalpetes.com.
Le Buzz Caffe
Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue
Maui Wowi Tucson
  • 1010 S. Wilmot Rd. (HSSA Thrift Store)
  • Donating 15% of sales from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit mauiwowi.com.
Peace, Love & Pops
  • 845 E. University Blvd. #165
  • Donating 10% of sales from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • For more information, visit peaceloveandpops.com.
Pub 1922
  • 15920 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • For more information, visit pub1922.com.
Pure Love Juice
  • 1980 E. River Rd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • For more information, visit purelovejuicebar.com.
Seis Kitchen
Snakes & Lattes
  • 988 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • For more information, visit snakesandlattes.com
The Monica
  • 40 E. Congress St.
  • Donating 10% of sales from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • For more information, visit themonicatucson.com.
Trident Grill
Trident Pizza Pub
  • 446 N. Campbell Ave. Unit 100
  • Donating 15% of sales from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • For more information, visit tridentgrill.com.
Willy’s Philly’s
  • 402 E. Prince Rd.
  • Donating 20% of sales from noon – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit willysphillystucson.com.
WOOPS! Bakeshop
  • 845 E. University Blvd.
  • Donating 20% of sales from noon – 5 p.m.
  • For more information, visit bywoops.com
Yellow Brick Coffee
  • 3220 S. Dodge Blvd. #1
  • Donating 20% of sales from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • For more information, visit yellowbrickcoffee.com

For more information on donating or any of the locations listed above, visit support.hssaz.org.

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Addie Ibarra

Addie Ibarra

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Addie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!

You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.

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