My son and I were discussing the very same issue that ktreva just brought up. People are bringing their dogs. People want to go to the Big Cat Sanctuary. Guess what, folks, the two are incompatible! So are all the other activities I've seen mentioned so far - Grapeving Mills, Fort Worth Zoo, lunch - I think it's time to decide just what kind of get together this is going to be, because ktreva is right - even if everyone can find a room that allows their dogs, the dogs will not be allowed in the room alone. At best, you will be required to keep it crated. So our activities are going to have to be pet-friendly (which leaves out everything, I guess, except a picnic), or everyone will have to reluctantly be resigned to the fact that this get together is for the Pet Talkers, not the Pets. Sorry to be a wet blanket! Me, personally, well, I already have seen lots and lots of pics of everyones' pets, and heard lots and lots of stories, but the Pet Talkers are all still total mysteries to me! Anyway, just my two cents, by maybe something to think about. I say all this with trepidation because I know some people have already mentioned they won't come without their dogs, and I certainly don't want to exclude them.