Pet Friendly Resources - RVA Style
Lakeside Animal Hospital
5206 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
Dining
- The Hill Cafe in Richmond, VA is a dog-friendly restaurant where your canine companion is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio.
- 2800 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23223
- Allows well-behaved, leashed dogs on their downstairs outdoor patio.
- 1700 Dock St., Historic Shockoe Bottom, RVA
- Welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs in their tasting room and on their outdoor deck.
- 4811 Bethlehem Rd Ste A Richmond, VA 23230
Three Notch’d Brewing Company (Charlottesville, VA)
- Allows well-behaved, leashed dogs on their outdoor patios, and service animals are welcome inside.
- 2930 Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230
- Home to expansive outdoor spaces and host to many pet-friendly events, making it a lively and accommodating spot for dogs to socialize while you enjoy a local brew.
- 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr Richmond, VA 23238
- Quirky and spacious outdoor patio area where leashed dogs are welcome to relax while you explore their unique and diverse beer selection.
- 350 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Features a dedicated outdoor patio where dogs are happily welcomed.
- 1300 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, 23230
- A relaxed environment to savor gourmet burgers while your dog unwinds next to you.
- 10 S Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23221
- Outdoor seating perfect for enjoying a coffee or ice cream treat with your leashed dog.
- 3600 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
- Home to a vibrant outdoor patio to enjoy Mexican street food in a lively atmosphere where leashed dogs are always welcome.
- 1001 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220
- Pets are welcome at Southern Railway Taphouse's outdoor patio, providing a relaxed setting to enjoy pub fare and drinks with your dog.
- 100 South 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219
- Extensive outdoor seating and green spaces where leashed dogs are encouraged to roam and relax while you enjoy wine and food.
- 1708 Belleville St. Richmond, VA 23230
Play
- A scenic island in the James River with walking trails and water access for pets to splash around.
- 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503
- A great spot for walks, picnics, and outdoor concerts, with pet-friendly trails.
- Bottom of 12th Street (On the James River)
- A historic and picturesque trail along the James River, perfect for a stroll with your pet.
- 401 N. 3rd Street Richmond, VA 23219
- The park offers miles of scenic trails, lakes, and wooded areas where you and your furry friend can explore together. Pets are even allowed in the park’s stores and on-site museum.
- 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832
- While pets aren’t allowed inside the gardens, the surrounding trails and open spaces are great for walks.
- 1000 Westover Road Richmond, VA 23220
- A section of the James River Park System with trails and shallow water areas where dogs can play.
- 7200 Riverside Drive
- A private, membership-based dog park with a bar for owners.
- 1924 Ellen Rd.? Richmond, VA 23230
- A shopping area with pet-friendly stores and an enclosed dog park.
- 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235
Day Trips
- Notably dog-friendly, the park allows leashed pets on most of its 500+ miles of trails, in campgrounds, and in some pet-friendly lodging options.
- Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East Luray, VA 22835
- Leashed dogs are welcome on its trails and in day-use areas, but they are not permitted in designated swim areas or indoor facilities, and proof of rabies vaccination is recommended.
- 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
- The park permits leashed pets in most areas, including trails, but dogs are not allowed in designated swim areas, yurts, or other public buildings, and must not be left unattended.
- 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551