Dom's Holds Italian Dinner For Dogs and Cats

1. No, Dom's won't be serving up Purina. Instead, in classic Dom's fashion, a fixed-price menu will be offered on Fri., Aug. 12, and 20 percent of all proceeds will be given to Windsor's brand new . To learn more about the Pet Foo Pantry, .

2. The three-course, Italian-themed menu will cost $16.99, and $4.99 for children. The dinner is BYOB and menu options include:

First Course

Tossed Salad with House Vinaigrette

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Second Course

Shimp Piccata with Potato Gnocchi

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Eggplant Parmesan

Fettucini Bolognese

Third Course

Dom's Famous Rice Pudding

Spumoni

Kids' Menu

Hot Dog with Fries

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Grilled Cheese with Fries

3. According to the Associated Press, tough economic times have made it increasingly hard for Connecticut families to keep their pets. The main cause is the inability to afford food for their pets. The Windsor Pet Food Pantry provides pet food for households that cannot afford it.

4. On this day in history, 1973, hip hop was born in the recreation room of a Bronx, New York apartment building. The occasion was the birthday party of hip-hop founder DJ Kool Herc's sister.

5. Today is expected to be sunny with a high in the low-80's. Temperatrues should dip in the mid-50's tonight, according to National Weather Service reports.