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Café Thirty-A Gives Back to Alaqua Animal Refuge

July 1, 2015 by SoWal Staff

Café Thirty-A created the Lucky Dog Martini almost a year ago to raise money for Alaqua Animal Refuge, a local non-profit no kill shelter that serves Northwest Florida. One dollar from every Lucky Dog sold goes to support Alaqua.

Harriet Crommelin, who is always looking for ways to contribute to the South Walton community, owns the Seagrove Beach restaruant.

“We love doing anything we can to help support Alaqua. They do so much for our community and we believe in their mission,” said Harriet.

In 10 short months, the Lucky Dog Martini raised $1,221 in funds to help with the care of the animals at Alaqua and Café Thirty-A plans to continue the Lucky Dog fundraiser. Catherine Rodriguez, Community Relations Director at Alaqua, accepted the check from Harriet on Tuesday and was extremely grateful for the donation. Updates on funds raised will be announced every few months.

Tini Night is every Tue and Thu in the bar.and quite a a local tradition. Come in any night and try the Lucky Dog Margarita Tini - specially made with don julio tequila, solerno blood orange liqueur, sour, and fresh squeezed orange. Martinis are served on the rocks or straight up!

Café Thirty-A is a casual fine-dining restaurant in Seagrove Beach featuring seafood, steaks, poultry, wood-oven pizza, vegetarian fare and incredible hand made desserts. The menu changes daily according to availability of ingredients. Fine wines and cocktails, including a creative menu of the best martinis in the area, complement each meal.

Alaqua Animal Refuge is an independent, nonprofit organization located in Freeport, Florida and serving Northwest Florida. AAR advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation and adoption services. Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 11,000 animals to date. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique rescue facility, which serves as a true refuge for more than 250 animals at any given time.