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