From 'Four-Bone' Hotels To Canine Cuisine, Philadelphia is the Perfect Spot For Pet Lovers (United States)
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From 'Four-Bone' Hotels To Canine Cuisine, Philadelphia is the Perfect Spot For Pet Lovers (United States)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-08-29
Pet lovers are crazy about their
animal companions and spend more than $40 billion a year in the U.S. on pet
services and accoutrements to prove it. For those who love to spoil their
pet but hate to leave him behind while traveling, the Philadelphia region
proves to be the "purr-fect" getaway. Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and
retail shops welcome visitors and their animal companions in the city and
its suburbs.
Four-"Bone" Hotels:
-- Delaware County's Brandywine River Hotel welcomes dogs that weigh
under 20 pounds for a $20 fee per night. Route 1, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-1200, http://www.brandywineriverhotel.com
-- At the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, dogs or cats weighing 15
pounds or less can bed down for the night at no extra charge. 1 Logan
Square, (215) 963-1500, http://www.fourseasons.com
-- Animals get the royal treatment at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel with
its Loews Loves Pets program and Very Important Pet (VIP) menu of services.
1200 Market Street, (215) 627-1200, http://www.loewshotels.com/philadelphia
-- Pets can put on the ritz at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, where
animals of any size can make themselves right at home for a non-refundable
fee of $75 per pet, per reservation. 10 Avenue of the Arts, (215) 523-8000,
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/philadelphia
-- The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel welcomes pets weighing less than 85
pounds at no extra charge. The property offers a Suite Sleeper dog bed and
is conveniently located close to walking paths along the Delaware River.
One Dock Street, (215) 238-6000, http://www.sheraton.com
-- The Sofitel Philadelphia stays true to its French roots by allowing
"chiens" (that's French for dogs) to stay for no additional fee. 120 S.
17th Street, (215) 569-8300, http://www.sofitel.com
-- The Westin Philadelphia welcomes canine companions as long as the
pet weighs 40 pounds or less, with no extra fee. S. 17th Street, (215) 563-1600, http://www.westin.com
Chow Time:
-- At Rouge, right across from dog-friendly Rittenhouse Square, a bowl
of water and a treat are served to four-legged friends. 205 S. 18th Street,
(215) 732-6622
-- There's room for more than just students in University City. Pets
and their human friends can dine alfresco at Intermezzo Cafe & Lounge, La
Terrasse and, most appropriately, at the White Dog Cafe. There's also the
36th Street Plaza, a public green space and brick plaza located between
Sansom and Walnut Streets. Intermezzo, 3131 Walnut Street, (215) 222-4300;
La Terrasse, 3432 Sansom Street, (215) 386-5000; White Dog, 3420 Sansom
Street, (215) 386-9224, http://www.whitedog.com
-- In leafy Fairmount Park, the Valley Green Inn is a way station for
dog walkers, bikers and pet owners, with plenty of outdoor seating
available. Water bowls for hot dogs provided. Valley Green & Wissahickon
Road, (215)-247-1730, http://www.valleygreeninn.com
-- In Manayunk, dogs and their owners are always strolling along Main
Street. Bucks County Coffee Company, Winnie's Le Bus and Derek's are just
three of the local eateries that provide a range of casual cuisine and
bowls of water for Fido. Bucks County Coffee, 4311 Main Street, (215) 487-3927, http://www.buckscountycoffee.com; Le Bus, 4266 Main Street, (215) 487-2663; Derek's, 4411 Main Street, (215) 483-9400
See Spot Sparkle:
-- Bonejour caters to dogs and cats of all kinds. The boutique offers a
wall full of fashions from the Canine Couture Collection and a slew of far
more practical items too, along with natural and holistic foods and
remedies. 14 N. 3rd Street, (215) 574-1225 http://www.bonejourpetsupply.com
-- In Bucks County, Bow-Wow features a gourmet line of doggie pastries,
cookies and treats. 102C S. Main Street, New Hope, (215) 862-9871
-- Braxton's Animal Works in Delaware County offers a huge selection of
pet supplies and treats, including flotation devices for "bow wows" with a
penchant for boating. 620 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, (610) 688-0769,
http://www.braxtons.com
-- Chic Petique may be small, but the offerings are big with beds,
bowls, carrying cases, toys, leashes and collars for pets of all shapes and
sizes, as well as a large selection of pet fashions. 616 S. 3rd Street,
(215) 629-1733, http://www.thechicpetique.com
-- With four locations, Doggie Style is geared to pampering the
indulged pooch and feline. 1635 Spruce Street, (215) 545-5900; 114 S. 13th
Street, (215) 545-4100; 315 Market Street, (215) 923-4333; 1700 E. Passyunk
Avenue, (215) 271-5200, http://www.doggiestyle2.com
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