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Dog-Friendly Places

By Cara Sanders on December 9, 2022
Dog walking along Falls Park in Greenville, S.C.
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Here at Livability, we’re pretty crazy about our dogs. So, we’ve compiled a series of articles to help you when it comes to traveling or moving with your four-legged friends.

Looking for places you can vacation with your pup? Check out this list of some of the most Fido-friendly cities in the U.S.  
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Experiences & Adventures

The Best Cities to Visit With Your Dog in Every State

Looking for places you can bring your pup? Check out this list of some of the most Fido-friendly cities in the U.S.  
From House to Home: What Moving with A Pet Taught Me
Make Your Move

What Moving with A Pet Taught Me

My partner and I moved out of state with our dog. Here’s what we learned.

Close up of dog lying had on laptop and cuddling with young woman working from home, copy space
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Love Where You Live

The WFH Pet Parent: How Pets Have Adapted to Our New Normal

Working from home hasn’t just impacted workers day-to-day lives, it’s impacted our pets, too.

Dr. Terrence Ferguson being filmed at the Critter Fixer clinic in Bonaire, Georgia for the show Critter Fixers: Country Vets. ©Journal Communications/Jeff Adkins
Jeff Adkins
Love Where You Live

Animal Attraction: The TV Show Bringing Crowds to the Robins Region

“Critter Fixers: Country Vets” TV show draws animal lovers across the country to the Robins Region area.
Moving to a new city can be lonely. Discover how adopting a dog helped one writer find community, explore their surroundings,
Megan Seling
Love Where You Live

How Getting a Dog Helped Me Feel at Home in a New City

“I felt lonely and stuck in a place that felt nothing like home. A wiggly, ill-behaved beagle changed everything.”
Dogs are welcome guests at Mill Creek Brewing Company in Nolensville, Tennessee. Nolensville is in Williamson County.
Jeff Adkins
Love Where You Live

Your Dog Will Love Williamson County, TN

Franklin throws out the welcome bone as and several restaurants are going to the dogs in this Tennessee community. 
Love your dog and love a good drink? Discover five fantastic dog park bars across the U.S. where you and your furry friend can socialize and have fun together.
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Experiences & Adventures

5 Dog Parks That Are Also Bars (Yes, You Read That Right)

Love your dog and love a good drink? Dog park bars are a thing. Here’s where to find the best ones in the country.
Asheville NC
Asheville / Photo by Jeff Adkins
Love Where You Live

Pups and Their People Get A-List Treatment in Asheville

Sit, stay and enjoy dog-friendly Asheville.
A stock photo of a Golden-doodle dog wearing a Vote button
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Love Where You Live

The Nation’s Best Paw-liticians

From a border collie to a Nubian goat, these cities elected pets as politicians.

what to get your pet for christmas
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Experiences & Adventures

A Holiday Pet Wishlist: What Your Furry Friends Really Want This Year

We went straight to the source and asked our furry friends what is at the top of their list for Santa Paws. 
How to Move Your Pets: Tips on Moving With Dogs, Cats and More
Jeff Adkins
Make Your Move

How to Move Your Pets: Tips on Moving With Dogs, Cats and More

Making a major move or just going down the street? Don’t worry! We’re here to help make moving stress-free for pets and help them get acclimated to their new home.

Man walks with boogie board and his dog towards Pacific Ocean in the distance.
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Experiences & Adventures

5 Dog Friendly Beaches You Have to Visit

Want to plan a weekend getaway that is fido-friendly? We’ve got you covered!
Cullman AL
Cullman / Photo Courtesy of Werner’s Trading Company
Love Where You Live

Why I Love My City: A Q&A with OLA! from Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman, AL

Insights on fun, food and rides in a red Mini Cooper from Alabama’s favorite dog.
dog-friendly cities
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Experiences & Adventures

5 Dog-Friendly Vacations You’ll Want To Take This Summer

These pet-friendly places make it easy for you and your furry friend to spend summer vacation together.

About Cara Sanders

Livability Managing Editor

Cara Sanders is the managing editor and director of digital marketing for Livability.com. As an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of experience, she specializes in using data-driven insights to uncover the "why" behind what makes a city a great...Read Bio

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