Resolved Question: Is it ok to have the dog in the kennel in the shade with water for 1 1/2 hours?

We're attending a homecoming for a military boat at the pier, and the dog is welcome to that, but then we're supposed to stay for the picnic part of it, during which they've asked that no animals be gift. If the kennel is in the shade, with plenty of water, does anyone feel this would be cruel? (BTW we live in Hawaii - low to mid 80s with a good breeze...) We don't have AC in the home... so leaving her in the kennel in the AC isn't happening wherever she is. Thanks everyone. Yes - we'll be about 100 yards from her. We just can't have her by our sides during the meal. We have to stay for about an hour, but we always bring her with us to the pier to meet the boat. This is a odd situation having to keep her there without having her next to us. Thank you every. Purebred Black Lab - 2 years old. It's not a ceremony - it's meeting my husband after deployment and it's what we've always done. This is the first time, however that they're requesting he stay for the hour after for a "handshaking" since their new command will be there. I spoke with my vet, and he said it should be fine as long as the time was limited and we were able to look her. Thanks everyone - I was looking for opinions, and you've provided them!

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