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

Life in Toronto is fast-paced, costly, and you may at all times discover one thing to do. Nevertheless it’s not simply us people who can have adventures round city. With so many canine mothers and cat dads, the group is turning into an increasing number of pet-friendly and there are methods to exit in town along with your canine or journey cat.

Searching for one thing to do? I’ve put collectively a fast checklist of my absolute favorite canine and cat-friendly locations round Toronto so that you and your furry good friend can journey out collectively!

So many craft breweries are cropping up across the metropolis and their patios typically welcome pets. Take your decide from Black Lab Brewing (Leslieville), Stone Lion Pub (The Seashores), Mill Avenue 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. Examine them out and tell us your favourites!

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

Just a few years in the past, we have been planning a particular household occasion and wished to incorporate the canine. I phoned resort after resort and will solely discover TWO that accepted pets. Quick-forward to at this time and fortunately journey is getting simpler for pet dad and mom. From dog-friendly resorts to superior pet lodges, if it’s worthwhile to go away city (and even go on a well-earned staycation), you now have decisions.

If you wish to splurge, I extremely advocate Lodge X. (Shameless plug: We’re their designated pet photographer so you may embrace a images 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 workforce of groomers will get excessive praises from the people too! Probably the greatest 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 atmosphere freed from stress.

Hound & Purr can be an independant boutique and Victoria works exhausting to usher in native and distinctive objects. So that you and your pet can have an excellent procuring expertise too.

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