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It has been fun to discover the growing number of businesses that now allow pets in their stores. Keep this list in mind on days when you might have a lot of errands to run and don’t want your fur baby to be alone all day or for rainy days where you both get a little stir crazy inside and need a place to stretch your legs and get some activity in.
Note: These are all businesses that we have brought our dog in, but some locations may have different policies so it’s always a good idea to call before going to confirm that they allow pets in store.
- Academy Sports & Outdoors
- DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Field & Stream (they also give out dog treats at the entrance sometimes)
- Hobby Lobby
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
- Home Depot
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Bass Pro Shops
- Cabela’s
- Tractor Supply Co
- Walmart (when you use THIS option)
A few others I have heard/read are pet-friendly in certain locations but have not personally verified yet:
- Macy’s
- TJ Maxx
- Sephora
- Marshall’s
- Old Navy
- Nordstrom
- Gander Outdoors
- Ross
- Michael’s
- Bed, Bath & Beyond
- Pottery Barn
- Barnes & Noble
Also, as a general rule, most breweries allow dogs, so that’s always a great option when you want to bring your furry companion along for some socializing. Stay tuned for my upcoming post highlighting our favorite pet-friendly restaurants here in North Carolina!
Related: The Best Pet-Friendly Active Spots in Virginia Beach
Thanks for reading! If you know other pet-lovers, would you consider sharing this with them? If you have a favorite business that you enjoy bringing your pet to, please share it with me below.
Emily
The Planking Traveler 
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