{"id":37563,"date":"2019-02-07T15:50:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T05:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rspcasa.org.au\/?p=37563"},"modified":"2019-03-08T17:05:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T06:35:37","slug":"dog-friendly-movie-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rspcasa.org.au\/dog-friendly-movie-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring your pooch along to our drive-in movie night"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dog lovers looking for a night out that includes four-legged family members should put Saturday 23 February in their diaries.<\/p>\n

Wallis Cinemas is hosting an exclusive preview screening of the new family film \u201cA Dog\u2019s Way Home\u201d (due for cinema release on February 28) at Adelaide\u2019s only surviving drive-in, the Mainline Drive-in at Gepps Cross.<\/p>\n

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Based on W. Bruce Cameron\u2019s bestselling book \u201cA Dog\u2019s Purpose\u201d and starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Ashley Judd, \u201cA Dog\u2019s Way Home\u201d is the heartwarming story of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her owner.<\/p>\n

Part proceeds will go towards RSPCA South Australia\u2019s care of animals in need.<\/p>\n

According to RSPCA South Australia spokesperson Carolyn Jones, the special film screening is not just an opportunity to include furry family members in an evening\u2019s entertainment. It\u2019s also a chance for those old enough to remember the heyday of drive-in theatre to indulge in a bit of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of us can remember our Mums and Dads packing us all in the car and heading to the nearest drive-in, wearing our pyjamas of-course so we could go straight to bed when we got home late,\u201d Ms Jones said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring their peak in the 1950s and 60s there were up to 15 metropolitan drive-ins in Adelaide and 22 in regional South Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose drive-ins had a unique atmosphere and I can remember racing around with a whole bunch of other kids I\u2019d just met during the interval.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would have been even more fun if I could have brought my dog!\u201d<\/p>\n

While drive-in attendees traditionally stay in their cars, this may not be as comfortable as stretching out on the Mainline\u2019s grassed areas, especially if it is a warm evening.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the advice is to bring along picnic rugs and perhaps beanbags. If thinking of bringing dogs, RSPCA SA advises making sure they have the temperament to cope with this kind of outing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we would love to see dogs come along with their families, it\u2019s important to be realistic about how your dog might respond to being in a crowd,\u201d Ms Jones said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd don\u2019t forget to bring along some doggie treats, and doggy-do bags \u2013 just in case!\u201d<\/p>\n

Water bowls will be set up, but owners should also bring their own.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere aren\u2019t too many family nights out where dogs are welcome,\u201d Ms Jones said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope people take up this wonderful opportunity, and contribute towards RSPCA SA\u2019s rescue and care of animals, vital work that is solely reliant on public donations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each car will also receive free popcorn.<\/p>\n

You can purchase your tickets to the event\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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