Popeye, a 9-year-old hybrid, had a ruffled start as a stray puppy in Los Angeles. Now, the formerly homeless pooch is an all-around canine influencer, best known on social media for dining at dog-friendly restaurants and signing up. dog-friendly hotelalso.
Popeye’s superpower? His restraint on food.
“He just sat there and people watched,” says dog mom Ivy Diep, of the pictures she took of Popeye in front of tables stocked with a variety of foods often suited to lazy people.
Together, they have amassed hundreds of thousands of social media followers who love to share about their Southern California culinary adventures. Ivy’s favorite dog-friendly establishments – and Popeye’s – have dog-specific perks: dog menus, snacks, water and toys, a nearby park and even a dog zone running in the yard.
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These dog-friendly restaurants and dog-friendly hotels offer special pet perks. Craving bone stew!
- Yelp report Morrison Atwater Village in Los Angeles is the number one dog-friendly restaurant in the country. Baby mice meander through shady grassy areas, while choosing from three dish options served on a silver platter.
- Enjoy a cappuccino and a puppachino on the rooftop of Thompson Hotel in Washington, DC., while overlooking the city.
- In Rock & BrewsA country rock-inspired restaurant co-founded by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, the moon’s dog menu offers three meaty options for fido.
- In Drover Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, pups can look forward to a custom dog bed, food and water bowls, pet bandanas, leather leashes, and a tasty carry bag.
Ivy’s tips for a wildly successful outing:
- Yelp and Google are the best resources for finding dog-friendly restaurants and reviews
- Prepare your own food, water bowl and dog treats
- Bring something that reminds your puppy of home. At the hotel, Ivy brings Popeye’s favorite blanket to sleep in
- Avoid misbehavior by socializing and training your dog before attacking the restaurant and hotel scene
- Comfort your dog if he feels overwhelmed. Ivy travels with a cozy and comfortable pet carrier that Popeye can carry.
