| Suzy the Shih Tzu and I have been scouring | | | | new playmates it was almost impossible to get |
| the country, checking out all the top pet | | | | her to leave. Dog Hill is located near |
| friendly traveling destinations. Finally we | | | | Central Park West and 79th Street (north of |
| got the chance to head back to a long time | | | | 79th Street.) |
| favorite, New York City! The atmosphere and | | | | |
| energy, the restaurants, the shopping! What | | | | Another great New York dog park is the |
| more could a girl and her dog want in a big | | | | Washington Square Park at W 4th St and |
| city? | | | | Waverly Pl. There are two separate dog runs |
| | | | here. One is for smaller dogs like Suzy and |
| Stay | | | | the other is for larger dogs. That was great |
| | | | for her as she had a wonderful run with some |
| Accommodation opportunities abound in New | | | | Maltese's and Chow Chow's. |
| York, with a never-ending supply of fine | | | | |
| hotels to choose from. We got ourselves a | | | | Some of the other good dog parks in New York |
| nice and cozy room at the W New York Union | | | | include: |
| Square located at 201 Park Ave S, New York. | | | | |
| It is a dog friendly chain of hotels and | | | | 1.Tompkins Square Park: 500 E 9TH St |
| close to an off-leash park. The hotel has a | | | | |
| historical significance and the building was | | | | 2.Madison Square Park: 25th St at Madison Ave |
| considered a landmark in 1911. It was famous | | | | |
| as the Guardian Life Building. It was a | | | | Katies Kitty: 170 East 83 Street |
| beautiful experience especially because I got | | | | |
| to sleep on a down feather bed with custom | | | | I had to leave Suzy here for a day to go to |
| pillow-topped mattress, and 350-thread count | | | | Manhattan to meet a dear friend who is not |
| Egyptian cotton blend linens. It was like a | | | | really comfortable around dogs. Suzy had such |
| dream come true. Suzy got a similar treatment | | | | a great time that once I returned; she was |
| though her bed was much smaller. Suzy enjoyed | | | | not really willing to go back to the hotel |
| every moment from the energy of the fitness | | | | with me. I guess I can owe that to the caring |
| center, to the ethereal view of New York from | | | | and friendly staff at Katies Kitty. Their |
| our balcony. | | | | kennels are special because they arrange |
| | | | homes for pets with a proper family and not |
| FEE: I paid $100 one time fee. If you have | | | | the traditional kennel system. As a result my |
| two dogs then you will be required to pay $25 | | | | Suzy got the same affection that a family can |
| additional fee for the second dog. | | | | provide and she was fed well and taken care |
| | | | of. |
| You can check out some other dog friendly | | | | |
| hotels in New York like: | | | | Eat |
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| - Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers: 811 7th | | | | Boat Basin Café: W 79th St, New York |
| Avenue on 53rd St | | | | |
| | | | Suzy has a weakness for good food and boats. |
| - Sofitel Hotel: 45 West 44th Street | | | | So when we went to the Boat basin café, |
| | | | she was more excited than any dog out there. |
| - Soho Grand Hotel: 310 West Broadway | | | | I think this is the most dog-friendly place |
| | | | in the city of New York and is an unusual |
| - Swissotel NY -The Drake: 440 Park Avenue | | | | place. The café is riddled with history |
| | | | and has a vaulted stone ceiling that will |
| - The Muse: 130 West 46th Street | | | | remind you of the Victorian era. There is a |
| | | | huge veranda that overlooks the docks, and |
| - The Westin New York at Times Square: 270 | | | | from here the New Jersey skyline looks |
| West 43rd Street | | | | absolutely mesmerizing. At the end of the |
| | | | day, I was intoxicated by the cocktails and |
| - Tribeca Grand Hotel: 2 Avenue of the | | | | Suzy was intoxicated by the experience. |
| Americas | | | | |
| | | | Shop |
| Play | | | | |
| | | | There is no dearth of pet stores in New York |
| Suzy's favorite activity by far was the | | | | and they have designer stores for pets too. A |
| Brooklyn Bridge Self-Guided Walk. The bridge | | | | favorite for pampered pets like Suzy is |
| is absolutely awe inspiring especially at 5am | | | | Trixie and Peanuts at 23 E 20th St. There |
| in the morning just before the sunrise. I | | | | always up on the latest dog fashion trends |
| have never come across a more beautiful sight | | | | and Suzy loves being able to try the items |
| and the standing there all by myself at the | | | | on. We got her a great new sweater for fall |
| center of the bridge - nothing but the smell | | | | and a gorgeous Hampton carrier for all her |
| of freshness and the echo of the morning | | | | travels. They had the cutest dog Halloween |
| breeze. The sign of the New York skyline from | | | | costumes on display. Suzy really wanted to be |
| the Brooklyn Bridge was beholding. I walked | | | | a little devil, fitting I suppose. |
| the entire length of the bridge with Suzy on | | | | |
| the wooden walkway that has been kept | | | | Some of the stores we frequent in New York |
| elevated over the traffic. It took me 40 | | | | include: |
| minutes to cover the bridge and Suzy did it | | | | |
| twice in the same time. She loved the walk | | | | 1. Whiskers Holistic Pet Products: 235 E 9th |
| and the breeze and barked at the small | | | | Street. They sell mostly natural and organic |
| cruises that whizzed under the bridge. | | | | pet food. They have mostly home cooked meals |
| | | | for pets, which I think is great for all |
| Of course we spent quite a bit of time | | | | kinds of pets. |
| hanging out at Central Park and Suzy loved | | | | |
| every minute of it. Central Park is a | | | | 2. Furry Paws: 141 Amsterdam Avenue. |
| designated off-leash area from 9 pm until 9 | | | | |
| am daily and Suzy relished the chance to run | | | | 3. Ralph Lauren: 867 Madison Avenue |
| freely. She loved hanging out at the | | | | |
| Shakespeare Garden and made quite a few | | | | 4. Tiffany & Co: 727 5th Avenue |
| friends. Another great area for dog | | | | |
| socializing is "Dog Hill". Suzy made so many | | | | 5. |