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The Dog Lovers Companion to Philadelphia: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog

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This is a great book for exploring the Philadelphia area, whether you have a dog or not. It covers not only center city Philadelphia (including the many dog-friendly parks, restaurants and hotels therein) but it also fully covers the city's many neighborhoods, suburbs and even day-trips from town. Also, you know the author really visited all these places by the accurate and precise descriptions, and she isn't afraid to tell you the real deal or warn you away from a place you and your doggie shouldn't visit. I'd recommend it to Philly locals, as well as families and visitors as a complement to any other travel guide.

What a great book! I've lived in this area, and wasn't aware of how much this tr-state area has to offer me and my pooch. Who knew that there were so many good restaurants, events, and dog parks? This book pulls it all together, and I am looking forward to a great summer exploring this town based on the recommendations in this book!

It also lists and rates local hotels that allow dogs, which will come in handy when we have out of town guests.

If you live in the Philadelphia area and love doing new things with your dog, you MUST HAVE this book!

This book is a terrific way to rediscover Philadelphia. I have lived in Philadelphia since 1992 and I learned a lot about my area from reading this book. My parents visited from Pittsburgh with their dogs, read some of the book, and loved its descriptions of our city and surrounding areas. Since I live in Center City I love to page through sections from time to time to discover ways I can get out of the city with some four-legged company. It was a concise but thorough read. I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether they are from Philadelphia or have a dog.

This book is not only fun to read, it's cram-packed with useful information for dogs and their people. The style is upbeat, down-to-earth and clever, so it keeps the reading light and easy. It's also easy just to pick up and flip through and start reading at any point, as it's organized well with lots of categories and ratings. I'm actually a bigger cat fan than a dog fan (in truth, I love all animals), but I bought three copies for some dog-loving friends who like to get out and about with their dogs. All of them were impressed, and never knew there were so many dog-friendly establishments and activities out there in their own backyard! There is even a Halloween costume party for dogs if you can believe it. The author really did her homework in compiling this comprehensive book! Too bad there is nothing like this available for cats...of course, a cat on a leash is a ticketable offense.

I currently do not have a dog but got the book for my neighbor who is from California and has two dogs. Before giving it to her I read it and it was so informative (and witty) that it made me want to go and get a dog just so I could go to many places listed in the book! Who knew there were so many places to take your dog and dine with him/her as well! I LOVE the doggie paws rating. I think a big seller is all the year round festivals and parades listed also. It makes you want to get out and move with your dog!

This book is THE resource for any dog-owner living in or visiting Philadelphia and the surrounding tri-state area! Hotels, restaurants, parks, you name it - the author has researched them THOROUGHLY so YOU don't have to!! Very detailed and an amusing read to boot! Your pup will thank you!

This is a fabulous book for exploring in and around PA with (or even without) your pup! The "Diversions," "Dog-ear your calendar," and "Fetching Necessities" sections make hunting for interesting places that much easier. Ms. McLaughlin's clever and humorful writing makes for a delightful read, to boot!

FOR ANYONE TRAVELING WITH PETS, THIS ISThe Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE. SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, PARKS, BED AND BREAKFAST, WALKING TRAILS AND OF COURSE DOG PARKS. VERY FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE WAY TO LEARN YOUR WAY AROUND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.