Native Canine-Lover’s Information to Toronto and the GTA

Life in Toronto is fast-paced, costly, and you may all the time discover one thing to do. But it surely’s not simply us people who can have adventures round city. With so many canine mothers and cat dads, the neighborhood is turning into increasingly pet-friendly and there are methods to exit in town together with your canine or journey cat.

In search of one thing to do? I’ve put collectively a fast listing of my absolute favorite canine and cat-friendly locations round Toronto so that you and your furry buddy can journey out collectively!

So many craft breweries are cropping up across the metropolis and their patios usually welcome pets. Take your choose from Black Lab Brewing (Leslieville), Stone Lion Pub (The Seashores), Mill Road Brewery (Distillery District), Excessive Park Brewery (The Junction), and Brunswick Bier Works (East York). Some characteristic pet menus, a deal with out of your server, or particular pet-themed occasions. Verify them out and tell us your favourites!

In case you’re searching for non-alcoholic choices, try your native Starbucks, Balzac’s Espresso Roasters, Tom & Sawyer, and Rooster Espresso Home.

A number of years in the past, we had been planning a particular household occasion and needed to incorporate the canine. I phoned lodge after lodge and will solely discover TWO that accepted pets. Quick-forward to immediately and fortunately journey is getting simpler for pet dad and mom. From dog-friendly accommodations to superior pet lodges, if you’ll want to depart city (and even go on a well-earned staycation), you now have decisions.

If you wish to splurge, I extremely advocate Resort X. (Shameless plug: We’re their designated pet photographer so you’ll be able to embody a pictures session throughout your keep – see hyperlink) Not solely do they welcome your canine or cat with its personal mattress, treats, and different goodies, however the view is to die for!

There are groomers after which there are the groomers at Hound & Purr. The proprietor, Victoria, has many followers among the many cute and furry and her staff of groomers will get excessive praises from the people too! Among the finest issues is that they not solely simply groom canine – they’ve particular cat days in order that fabulous felines can get their well-deserved pampering in an surroundings freed from stress.

Hound & Purr can be an independant boutique and Victoria works onerous to usher in native and distinctive gadgets. So that you and your pet can have an incredible purchasing expertise too.

Know of an superior dog-loving spot I missed? Ship me a fast message right here and let me know! I’m all the time searching for new locations to take a look at.