"In a world of bodega-cat-slaying Waymos and putrid pet shop politicians, it becomes necessary to remember the joy that animals bring. Enter Sophie, a three pound Yorkshire Terrier who celebrated her quiñceanera in a Castro margarita bar on Saturday night. The bar closed just for the occasion. "This little production turned into more of a production than I thought it would be," said Sophie's owner, Jake Castrejon, to a crowd of 50 at Santeria on Market near 16th Street."
"Perched cross-legged atop a booth, Castrejon clipped a miniature crown to the tuft of hair between Sophie's ears. He replaced her collar with a rhinestone chain. Out of respect for the moment, a bartender halted his margarita production mid-shake. "This is in a league of its own," said Felipe, who'd been working at the bar for just a month. He had not anticipated anything like this: "When I came to work they said they had booked a quiñceanera for a pup.""
Sophie is a three-pound Yorkshire Terrier who celebrated a quiñceanera at a Castro margarita bar that closed for the occasion. Owner Jake Castrejon clipped a miniature crown onto her and replaced her collar with a rhinestone chain while about 50 people cheered. A bartender paused margarita service and staff reacted with surprise and amusement at the unexpected booking. Sophie serves as an emotional support animal and has been with Castrejon since he moved out for college. Sophie was bred from an adopted Yorkie named Daisy and gained local fame with a "Sophie sightings" hashtag while accompanying Castrejon through school and life events.
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