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Pet Friendly Northshore
Enjoying St. Tammany's Best Spots for Dogs and their Humans.
BY ERICA OF PET FRIENDLY NORTHSHORE AND HER FURRY FRIENDS, THE SPOTS
THE IDEA OF PET FRIENDLY NORTHSHORE came to us during the COVID outbreak. At the time, Darcy was a puppy, and we knew having a deaf dog would require socialization, but we were stuck at home. We wanted to support restaurants that were open to outdoor seating, but we also felt bad for the dogs being cooped up at home, so we set out to find what restaurants were pet friendly in our area. We thought it would be fun to travel around, take pictures and post reviews, like whether a restaurant was better suited to a small dog or was roomy for big dogs like our Nash and Rupert.
Also, how can you not want to have a hearty breakfast at Abita Springs Cafe, or Boudin Eggrolls at Nan's New Orleans Cafe & Poboys in Mandeville? I've even learned to like shrimp thanks to Cilantro's Mexican Cuisine in Covington!
What started out as a handful of restaurants has now grown to 80-plus, but it's not all about restaurants. It's also about supporting small businesses, events and fundraisers that are pet friendly. We work with amazing organizations like Mardi Paws and Northshore Humane Society to support the adoption of shelter animals.
We have met some amazing people since the creation of Pet Friendly Northshore—from the servers at our local restaurants who remember my Hawaiian shirts and The Spots' never-ending costumes and bandanas, to some of the most creative small business owners, crafters, dogtreat bakers and artists. They keep The Spots stylin' and even created a custom crawfish cake for them. Shout-out to Cafe Du Bone in Slidell and The Majestic Dog Boutique of Mandeville! The future of Pet Friendly Northshore is endless as we look forward to trying new restaurants, promoting small businesses and, most of all, supporting this beautiful, pet-loving Northshore.
Pup Pride
Pick up a free Visit The Northshore bandana* for your furry friend at our visitor center: 68099 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA 70471.
*while supplies last.
For more pet friendly stops, follow along on Facebook at @PetFriendlyNorthshore.
