Finding a travel destination just as welcoming to your four-legged pals can sometimes be frustrating. There are many variables to consider: pet-friendly accommodations, dog parks and green spaces.
Our pet babies deserve as much of a break as we do. So, why is it so difficult to find a place that ticks all the boxes?
Thankfully, the U.S. is home to many dog-friendly cities. If Kansas City, MO isn’t on your radar, you’re missing out big time. KC was voted No.7 on MarketWatch’s “10 of the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S.”
It beat the likes of Reno and Philadelphia with its canine-friendly breweries, restaurants and parks. And, Kansas City isn’t only going to the dogs (pun intended). Cat lovers can relish activities like yoga and painting.
To get the best KC has on offer for your furry companions, read further…
Accommodation
Many pet parents prefer to book accommodation via platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. If taking this route, make your home base less urban and more residential.
The city has a vast selection of dog parks. To ensure Fido gets in their steps and exercises, find a guest house or self-catering accommodation close to a dog park or walking trail.
Visiting a new city can be exciting for your little pup, meaning they’ll probably do their business more than regularly. Also, you don’t want to tarnish your name by being a bad house guest.
If needed, employ an affordable KC dog poop pickup service to take care of the dirty work of pet waste removal while you enjoy your holiday. The biggest advantage is having a pet waste removal company coming in to pick up and get rid of dog waste.
If staying at a hotel or vacation home, check whether they take such services to deal with pet poop.
A lot of the time, their services are coordinated to meet your schedule. Find out if the company includes deodorizing and sanitizing products as part of its add-on dog poop removal services.
Ensure you use a locally-owned company with a professionally trained team that disposes of your pet poop in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Scoop Soldiers advises hiring a local business that removes pet waste from the property entirely, thereby maintaining a healthy, safe and clean yard for family and pets.
Let’s Get Physical!
Kansas City has much to offer in terms of hiking trails. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to appreciate the beauty of wide open spaces and wooded areas.
Dogster suggests Line Creek Trail. The paved 8-mile stretch is close to the city and is generally considered an easy walk. The hike takes about three hours to complete and is popular with cyclists and runners.
There are parts of the trail where you can bask in the solitude. Just don’t forget to keep Fido on a leash at all times.
Platte Landing Park is also highly recommended. Adjacent to English Landing Park on the Missouri River, your fur baby will love the 140 acres of room to run around.
There are two miles of trails and two off-leash areas, giving your doggy ample space to let off steam. And, the best part is that the dog parks accommodate small and large dogs in two separate spaces.
Who’s Hungry?
Separation anxiety is real so you’ll be thrilled to know there’s no need for a pet sitter when going out for a bite.
Kansas City’s vibrant social scene makes way for our furry pals. Dog-friendly hangout spots are common in KC whether you’re in the mood for coffee, cocktails or pizza.
Cafe Cà Phê is Kansas City’s first and only Vietnamese coffee shop. A colorful, eclectic space that welcomes pets with a fresh bowl of water, the cafe is worth the visit if only for the vibey atmosphere.
International Tap House is in the heart of KC’s Art and Brewery District. It’s probably the only place you can sip a beer or cocktail during Wednesday Trivia Night with your dog by your side.
In the mood for something meaty? Char Bar is the best place to feed your craving. The large patio allows your dog to be a social butterfly while not interfering with other guests.
Lapping up the Life of Luxury
Who said you have to forgo luxury when traveling with your furry bestie? Checking into Crossroads Hotel is an experience in itself.
Using the concept of creativity and imagination, the hotel entertains guests with morning yoga, a run club and a rooftop bar. The Pack Your Pup package includes a dog bed and bowl upon arrival, doggy treats and a complimentary day pass at Bar-K.
Barking Mad
Now you see why Kansas City is a dog lover’s paradise. Places to see, people to meet and so many activities to do to keep you and your fur babies entertained and energized.
Why not drive outside city limits and explore the wide, open spaces so you can let your doggy go barking mad?
We promise that after spending time in KC, you’ll want to go back again and again.