Celebrate with your Fur Friends this Season | |
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As a dog owner who enjoys the company of my fur friend, I wanted to dedicate this issue to pet-friendly locations around the Tampa Bay area. My team helped me come up with a list of pet-friendly locations to celebrate Independence Day with your pup; Keep reading to fill up your calendar with some of these stops!
Keep in mind, festivities will be happening all over the Tampa Bay area this Independence Day, and if your pets get nervous with loud noises, make sure to get them exercised in the daytime and put them a comfy corner in your house for the evening. Take your pooch out for a bathroom break before nightfall and then keep them inside for the evening. Local animal shelters see a huge increase in lost dogs this time of year because they tend to run away from the loud noises and end up lost.
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Almost every store and restaurant is dog friendly at this fun spot. Most stores include water outside for your pup to get a quick drink. There are also many restaurants that offer nice shaded spots to enjoy some food while your doggy rests and relaxes. | |
Lots of flavors to choose from at this local, homemade ice cream shop! They even offer a pup cone in gourmet flavors: carrot cake, peanut butter fudge swirl, and maple walnut. | |
Starkey Market
3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity
| Bring Fido and grab some fresh, locally sourced produce, coffee, smoothies, craft beer, and more! Check their event calendar for live music and more! | This fun spot offers lots of off leash fun and events like lip sync battles, bingo night, charity fundraisers, and more! Have a doggy birthday coming up? Book a party package and enjoy a special party play space for you and your guests filled with treats, decorations, off leash fun, drinks, and even a cake! | |
Mutts and Martinis
2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
| The first dog waterpark and full bar in the area! Both you and your pup can cool off at this fun, friendly, stop in St. Pete. | |
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa
| Enjoy a beautiful scenic walk, run, or bike ride down the Tampa Riverwalk. It stretches 2.6 miles along the waterside with two dog parks along the way! There are multiple benches where you can rest and even water fountains for your pup to grab a drink. Not taking the pup along this time? That's okay too! The trail has a calendar of events to check out and it also connects to museums, attractions, riverfront parks, and businesses. | |
AGoldPhoto Pet Photography Studio
3105 W Bay to Bay Blvd #A, Tampa
| Once you get that fresh coat of paint on your walls, you can spruce up your wall art with your beloved pets! AGoldPhoto is a luxury pet photography studio that offers metal prints, canvas prints, wall art, photo albums, and portrait boxes. | This dog friendly charter company would love to get you and your furry friend out on the water or even to a sandbar for a splashing good time! They also offer pet friendly pontoon boat, kayak, and canoe rentals. | If you are looking for other ideas, such as parks, trails, events, etc., BringFido.com is a neat resource that will help you find places to bring your fur friend in any city you are visiting. | |
Start the Star-Spangled Season with an Update Worth Celebrating | |
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Summer time is a great season to consider home improvement projects. Not only do these improve your home's appearance, but some can add value as well. Here are a few ways to add more for less:
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Landscaping. Curb appeal is your home's first impression. Keeping your garden simple not only puts emphasis on your house, but it's easier to maintain as well.
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New windows. Replacing your older windows can improve insulation, meaning less allergens in your home and a lower energy bill.
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Kitchen and bathroom remodel. Reduce costs here by choosing a few outdated pieces to replace, including light fixtures, wall coverings, and cabinet colors.
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Painting. A fresh coat of interior or exterior paint, if done right, can net over 100% return on your investment.
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