PETS
Dog-Friendly
Bars, Dining & Pet-cessories
BY LINDA BRAY
as Pooched Eggs and the Hot Diggity Dog, pets can enjoy dining al fresco while people and pet watching. Did you say dog dessert? Grab your pack and head over to (swah-rey), THE destination for curing that canine (and human) sweet tooth. Take stunning cupcakes, add pupcakes, and a passionate devotion to Superheros on Parade’ dogs painted to bring awareness to the Southeastern Guide Dogs… Southeastern Guide Dogs. fur-loving foodies REJOICE! While you are there, visit the weekly blog. They know what’s trending sponsored Superheroes on Parade dog, in the pet world and currently “raw feedproudly displayed out front and painted ing” is hot. Need to know more, these by local artist, Anna Hamilton Field. guys are top dogs!
As your Pet Curator, I’ve been bird-dogging why pet-loving “Burgers” call St. Pete such a great home. As far as I can tell, everything! A quick sniff downtown and you’re sure to see streets flanked by water bowls and “Pets Welcome” signs. Allow me and my trusty rescue wing girl, Sunay, to hit the local scene for you, uncovering the hot spots, the up and comers and the under dogs. Dog Friendly Bars & Dining St. Pete’s only watering hole devoted purely to pups, Dog Bar, is a hybrid doggie daycare and private bar. Memberships are available to access play areas insuring happy and healthy socializing, while owners belly up to the full bar. Pack leader/owner, J.P. Brewer states, “The city’s dog-friendliness, coupled with the diversity and growth of the Grand Central District, made the City of St. Petersburg the ultimate place to serve up a bunch of fun for you and your dog”. Sit, stay, drink! When it comes to doggie dining, look no further than beautiful Beach Drive, St. Pete’s avenue of amazing eateries. Cassis American Brasserie offers casual continental cuisine with a dedicated fido-friendly menu. With delicacies such
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Pet-cessories & Parks From natural food and treats to petcessories, St.Petersbark is St. Pete’s ground zero for the haute dog and fab feline. Krista and Keenan Schmidt scouted other coastal cities but decided to mark their territory in St. Pete and call it home. With further expansion on the horizon, St. Petersbark also offers obedience classes, pet-related seminars and a
When it comes to local rescue organizations, check out Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue (PPPR). This pawty of one is run by Jaime Bunny McKnight and her pink, sparkly herd of feisty Chihuahuas, lovingly named “The Littles.” Born out of the loss of her first rescue dog, Lucy, PPPR has become a one-woman life-saving machine. Focusing on small, senior dogs and those with medical issues, bound for euthanasia, you will find Jaime at many of the local rescue events.
If you are ready to go unleashed… try one of St. Pete’s six pawsome dog parks like North Shore Dog Park, in the heart of downtown. For those busy Burgers short on time; to the rescue… Pup Active! Charlie Man, a black Lab and his human, Lara Warn, offer not only pet sitting and walking, but running as well. Call them the The Fast and the Fur-ious! This fitness-focused business donates a percentage of each pet service to a local pet charity, as well as from their ever-growing online store of witty t-shirts and pet gear.
Meet Kona
This darling miniature husky can be seen in ALL the best places DTSP, from The Vinoy to nibbling kibbles with her owner Lee Spector.