Things are so much easier when you’re able to bring your pets along. I say this mostly because if I have to leave my pup for more than 3-4 hours, then it’s a no-go. She’s young yet so she is usually squatting with puppy eyes when I get home from longer trip, just waiting to use the bathroom.
Anyways, that being said, when I find things that I can bring her to, it just makes life easier! I don’t need to run home and let her out and/or feed her then leave to get things done.
That being said, I wanted to highlight a few places you can bring your dog around Minnesota that you guys might enjoy!
Shopping With Pets
Shopping with your pet can be fun! Here are some places you can shop with your dog or cat:
- Petco and Petsmart locations
- Smitten Kitten (off Lyndale in Minneapolis)
- Urban Outfitters (Uptown)
- Primp Cheap-Chic Boutique
- Rick Rack Boutique (Minneapolis)
- Magers & Quinn Booksellers (Minneapolis)
- Common Good Books (St. Paul)
- Corazon (Minneapolis)
- Gear Running Store (Edina)
- Hoigaard’s (St. Louis Park)
Eating & Drinking With Pets
Of course, sometimes you want to just sit and enjoy a drink or cup of coffee or a bite to eat. Some places you can do this are:
- French Meadow (Minneapolis)
- Sebastian Joe’s Linden Hills – Patio Only (Minneapolis)
- Amore Coffee (West St. Paul)
- Bob’s Java Hut
- Coffee & Tea Ltd (Minneapolis)
- Gigi’s Cafe (Minneapolis)
- JJ’s Coffee & Wine Bar (Eden Prairie)
- Sister Sludge Coffee
- Wilde Roast Cafe (Minneapolis)
- Amore Victoria
- Birchwood Cafe (Minneapolis)
- Bread & Pickle
- Longfellow Grill
- Lucia’s Wine Bar
- The Lowbrow
- Toast Wine Bar & Cafe
- Victory 44
- Trattoria Tosca
Parks For Your Pet
Pets need to burn off energy somewhere, but where is the best place to go when it comes to Minnesota pet parks? Here’s a start to the thousands:
- Ruff House Canine Indoor Social Club (Edina)
- Brooklyn Park Off-Leash Dog Exercise Area
- Crow Hassan Off-Leash Area
- Crystal Community Dog Park
- Cleary Lake Dog Park
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
- High Bridge Dog Park (St. Paul)
- Locke County Dog Park
- WAG Farms Dog Park
Resources For More Info
I used the Sidewalk Dog Directory resource to find these awesome pet-friendly places. They have loads more and it’s definitely worth checking out! They also have great resources for pet grooming, dog walkers, veterinarians, boarding, doggy daycare and more!
The Sidewalk Dog website also has a HUGE directory of dog parks around the area. Visit their Dog Parks page to check out their long list.
If you’re looking for a place to stay or visit and you want to bring your pet, check out BringFido.com to explore your pet-friendly options.
I hope this helps you guys out when it comes to finding great places that love your pet as much as you do. Well, almost anyways 😉
Hearts,
Sarah
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