Having a dog while living in a large city such as
Philadelphia can often be a challenge. Having to commute to public places in
and around the city with a dog can be an even bigger challenge. For this
reason, I chose to highlight certain aspects of Philadelphia and the
surrounding areas that are pet friendly.
Transportation: N.J.
Transit
I grew up living in Southern New Jersey just off of the
Atlantic City expressway about forty-five minutes from Philadelphia. I often
take N.J. Transits’ light rail home. I am very fortunate that they are dog
friendly, well, to a certain extent. Dogs under twenty-five pounds are able to
travel on the light rail and on buses as long as they are in a carrier. N.J. Transit buses and trains travel all over New Jersey and into Philadelphia.
What’s the best part? They do not charge you any additional
money to bring your furry friend along! I would like to point out, however,
that there are no methods of public transportation that are friendly to dogs
over twenty-five pounds. Please visit www.njtransit.com
for more information.
Hotel: Loews Loves
Pets
If your furry friend loves to stay in the lap of luxury,
then look no further than the Loews Philadelphia Hotel located on 12th
and Market. Guests can brings their pets with them for a small fee of $25.
Loews offers grooming services, dog walking, room service, pet beds, special
treats, and so much more for your best friend. They also provide a veterinary
service in case Fido gets sick while you’re away.
What’s the best part? The Loews Hotel chain has many hotels
all over the country that offer the ‘Loews Loves Pets’ package including New
York, Hollywood, Denver, and Atlanta. If looking for a place for you and your
furry friend to stay, visit www.loewshotels.com/family/pets.
Restaurant: Bistro La Baia
In total, there are over 155 restaurants in Philadelphia
that welcome guests and their dogs to eat at their outside tables. I chose to
highlight one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Philadelphia, Bistro La Baia. This quaint
establishment located at 17th and Lombard serves up some of the most
amazing Italian food I’ve ever eaten. If you knew my Italian family, that would
be saying something.
What’s the best part? Well, besides the absolutely amazing
food, the location isn’t half bad either. Bistro
La Baia is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Philadelphia and
is incredibly close to Rittenhouse Square. So in the spring when it gets warm
again, head out, have some amazing food, and then take your furry friend on a
stroll through Rittenhouse. It can’t get much better than that. For more
information on Bistro La Baia visit www.bistrolabaia.com.
Looking for more information regarding pet-friendly places?
Please visist http://www.bringfido.com.
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