Pet Friendly Places

Dogs are man’s best friend. Many businesses in Baldwin County like well-behaved canines, too.

Baldwin County is a pet-friendly area, and there are several fenced-in dog parks that allow our furry friends to run and play with others without a leash. Some restaurants around the county even let well-behaved dogs socialize with others.

DOG PARKS

Dog parks offer an open setting for dogs to run. Each is open sunrise to sunset and has separate areas for large and small dogs. The areas are fenced, and most have water stations. There is no fee to use any of these dog parks.

BARK MINETTE DOG PARK, 1300 Bradley Ave. (at the Bay Minette Municipal Pool Complex), Bay Minette

DAPHNE DOG PARK, 8600 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne

FAIRHOPE DOG PARK, 701 Greeno Road and Volanta Ave., Fairhope

FOLEY DOG PARK, 200 E. Orange Ave., Foley

GULF SHORES DOG PARK, 308 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores

UNLEASHED DOG PARK, 27920 Canal Road, Orange Beach

PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS THE SOUTHERN GRIND at The Wharf in Orange Beach has an outdoor area, “The Pooch Porch,” for our four-legged friends.

PANINI PETE’S in Fairhope and several other restaurants allow leashed dogs in their outdoor area. Don’t be surprised if you pass a puppy in a cart at Home Depot or one at the Foley Outlets. If they’re well-behaved, they can go practically anywhere.

PIRATES COVE MARINA AND RESTAURANT in Elberta is pirate-themed, and dogs are welcome, too. Ahoy, little doggies!

DOGGIE RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE » Make sure your pooch is well-behaved around other people, especially children. Leash your four-legged friend and keep him or her from socializing with other diners or employees, unless welcomed. Keep your pup close to your table or chair so he or she is not in the waiter’s path. Dogs are not allowed on the chairs or tables. » Bring your own doggie bowl for water. Pets are not permitted to eat or drink out of restaurant glasses or dishes, unless they are disposable. » Remember to tie your dog to your chair and not the table. A dog tied to a table can result in spilled drinks or food. » Always call ahead or ask first to make sure an establishment allows dogs at their outdoor tables. DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES THE DOG POND AT LAKE SHELBY Currently closed for renovations. » Gulf State Park, 20115 Highway 135, Gulf Shores » For questions, call park headquarters 251-948-7275

FORT MORGAN You can enjoy the beach and views of the Gulf of Mexico with your pooch on a leash » Between Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the old Fort Morgan Pier.

HELLMICH ELECTRIC, INC. ELECTRIC, INC. Since 1986

State License #1001