Dog-Friendly Places in Arizona, Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Jersey

This directory is a planning starting point, not a ranking, endorsement, or promise that every business is still operating under the same pet policy. A Friendly Dog has not personally visited every listing.

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Veterinary listings: This category includes general practices, referral services and emergency hospitals. A listing is not a promise of urgent, after-hours or 24-hour care. Contact a practice directly for current location, hours, services and capacity. In an emergency, contact a local emergency veterinarian rather than waiting for a directory reply.

October 18, 2026 update: Corrected the specific destinations and location notes described below. Other listings and current pet policies have not all been reverified.

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Arizona

56 places listed

Hotels

Daycare

Grooming

PawgoVarious (mobile)
4PawzSedona
Paw CommonsScottsdale
Deb's DogsPine
Hillside Resort & GroomingPayson
It's a Ruff LakeShow Low
Grand Canyon Kennel
Dirty Dogs GroomingRoosevelt Lake
Classic Canine IIPinetop-Lakeside

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Trainer

That Dog TrainerSedona
Ellen the Dog TrainerSedona
Rob's DogsScottsdale
MP Dog TrainingPine
On the Right TrackRainbow Lake
Kilo K9Flagstaff
Legacy Dog TrainingPrescott
Pat's K9 TrainingGrand Canyon
Extreme K9S International of Pinetop-Lakeside

Veterinary care – call first

The Village VetSedona
Oak Creek ClinicSedona
VetMED – Phoenix
Pine Country Animal ClinicPayson
Call 928-468-6030 for emergency availability; see the clinic’s emergency page for after-hours care.
Blue Ridge Pet ClnicRainbow Lake
Midtown Animal ClinicFlagstaff
Prescott Animal Hospital
Canyon Pet HospitalFlagstaff
The linked hospital is in Flagstaff, not Grand Canyon. Confirm location and current availability before travel.
Tempe Lake Veterinary ClinicTempe
Sun Lakes Chandler Animal ClinicSun Lakes

Connecticut

59 places listed

Hotels

Daycare

My Dog's PlaceStonington
Fun. Play. Bark.Groton
Dawg HouseDanbury
Puppy PawsDanbury
PAWS of Greenwich
J. Wells KennelsWoodstock
CandlewickGlastonbury
Meg's PetsittingLedyard
Hounds TownHartford

Grooming

Supply

Trainer

Connected CanineStonington
Bark BustersSouthern CT
he Bark Busters, Mike the Dog TrainerT- Stamford
North Star CaninesNorthern Westchester, Northern Fairfield County, Putnam & Southern Dutchess Counties
Dog Commander of Fairfield County
Coaching 4 Paws – Statewide
My Dog's PlaceNiantic
LasataWestbrook
The Agility FacilityLedyard
The Exceptional Pet Dog TrainingNewton

Veterinary care – call first

Colorado

54 places listed

Trainer

Veterinary care – call first

Colorado Veterinary Specialty GroupLIttleton
Colorado Animal Specialty & EmergencyBoulder
Northside Emergency Pet Clinic – Westminster
The official clinic address is in Westminster. Call to confirm current emergency availability before travel.
Animal ER CareColorado Springs
VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency HospitalEnglewood
EvolutionLakewood
Former Northern Colorado listing: redirect to VCA Fort Collins
The old Loveland link now redirects to VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital. This does not confirm that the former location or specialty service remains available; contact VCA for current care options.
Former Highlands Ranch listing: redirect to VCA Alameda East
The old Highlands Ranch link now redirects to VCA Alameda East in Denver. Confirm the location, service and availability directly; do not travel to the former location based on this listing.
VCA Veterinary Specialists of Deer Creek
Animal Hospital of ColoradoFort Collins

Massachusetts

57 places listed

Hotels

Green HarbourCape Cod
Surfside ResortCape Cod
Wood's HoleCape Cod
SummercampMartha's Vineyard
The Brass KeyProvincetown
Red Lion InnStockbridge
Hawthorne HotelSalem
Blue Inn on the BeachNewbury
Brass Lantern InnNantucket

Daycare

Grooming

HyannisCape Cod
Dog HouseCape Cod
Pampered PawsCape Cod
Salty DawgMartha's Vineyard
Doggie StylesProvincetown
Camp WagalotStockbridge
Kissable PawsSalem
ShamrockLenox
The Beach DogNewbury
Geronimo'sNantucket

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AgwayCape Cod
Mid CapeCape Cod
WaquoitCape Cod
Good Dog GoodsMartha's Vineyard
Fromm Family Pet FoodProvincetown
WalmartStockbridge
Penelope'sSalem
Chez PetsLenox
The Natural DogNewbury

Trainer

A Tail AboveCape Cod
Cape Cod Dog Training with John Silva
Island Dog TrainingMartha's Vineyard
Tail WagginProvincetown
Camp WagalotStockbridge
K9 ResetSalem
For AnimalsLenox
Runchkin HillNewbury
Girl FridayNantucket

Veterinary care – call first

BarnstableCape Cod
Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod
Cape Cod Vet Specialists
Animal Healthcare AssociatesMartha's Vineyard
Former Herring Cove link: Eastham Veterinary HospitalProvincetown
The previous website now leads to Eastham Veterinary Hospital at 725 State Highway, Eastham. This does not verify a current Herring Cove service; contact the practice before travel.
VCA All Caring Animal HospitalStockbridge
BanfieldSalem
24/7 Local Veterinarian – referral serviceLenox
This website describes a veterinarian referral service and says availability varies. It is not confirmation of a named local clinic, address or 24-hour treatment facility in Lenox.
Newbury Animal Hospital
Offshore Animal HospitalNantucket

New Jersey

57 places listed

Hotels

Daycare

Besties 4 PawsRiverdale
Four Paws PlaygroundStewartsville
All Good DogsMercerville
Top Dog Obedience School of Flanders
A B CanineLanding
Doggy DeuceOradell
The Happy HoundWayne
Pampered Pets Hospitality CenterToms River
Camp Bow Wow of Middlesex

Grooming

Supply

Trainer

Veterinary care – call first

Animal Care CenterRiverdale
Animal Healthcare CenterStewartsville
Veterinary Care Center – MercervilleMercerville
The obsolete /index.html destination returned an error. The current practice site lists Mercerville and separate after-hours resources; confirm hours and urgent-care availability directly.
Animal Care CentersFlanders
Animal Clinic & Hospital of Jersey City
Animal Care CentersLanding
Animal Care of Oradell
North Jersey Animal HospitalWayne
Coastal VeterinaryToms River
Piscataway Animal Clinic
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What to keep in the car

Pack a collapsible silicone travel bowl before you leave. It folds flat and fits in a door pocket, which gives your dog a bowl at a rest stop instead of making you pour water into your hand. A waterproof seat cover protects your back seat from a wet dog and muddy paws.

If your dog slips the lead in a place you do not know, a Tractive GPS tracker clips to the collar and shows your dog’s live location on your phone. A tag with your phone number does most of the same job for a few dollars. The tracker makes more sense if you travel with your dog often. If trips are rare, the tag may be enough.

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