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