Hotels
There are 44 pet friendly hotels in Durham, NC.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Durham, NC below.
Residence Inn Durham Research Triangle Park welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 per stay. Both dogs and cats are allowed. Well-behaved pets may be left unattended, but must be crated to receive housekeeping. Treats are available at the front desk. Each room offers easy access to grassy/wooded pet relief areas. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Quiet and obedient dogs are welcome for no additional fee, but they are not allowed on the furniture. Both Northgate Dog Park and the Ellerbee Creek Trail are walking distance from the home, and there is a fenced backyard.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 79 dog friendly restaurants in Durham, NC.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Durham, NC that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Parker and Otis offers hearty breakfast and lunch food made with fresh and local ingredients, and porch seating that welcomes dogs. Tasty options include toasted bagels with smoked salmon, scrambles, open-faced egg sandwiches, shrimp BLTs, grilled cheese on sourdough, and peanut butter and bacon paninis. Opens at 7:30am Monday thru Saturday and 10am on Sunday.
Tyler's serves tasty bar fare like nachos, garlic fires, chili, and pulled pork sandwiches. Well-behaved Fidos are welcome at both outdoor patios.
Foster's Market is located in the Rockwood Forest Hills area and offers dog-friendly seating and traditional American dishes. A varied menu includes breakfast burritos, omelet specials, vanilla French toast, cold deli and grilled sandwiches, and baked treats like coconut macaroons, lemon bars, and NYC style crumbcake. Opens daily at 7:30am.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 10 dog friendly activities in Durham, NC.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Durham, NC below.
This fenced, off-leash dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs, waste dispensers, and benches. Dogs must be registered with Department of Parks & Rec for an annual fee.
The American Tobacco Trail (Durham County) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Durham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the American Tobacco Trail (Durham County). Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit <a href="http://www.traillink.com/viewtrail.aspx?AcctID=6016401">TrailLink.com</a>.
A Durham landmark, this locally-owned, independent bookstore sells new and used books of all genres. They allow well-behaved dogs of any size. Ask nicely and they may even share the stash of dog treats hidden behind the counter.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Durham, NC who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite annual dog events in Durham, NC below.
![Pet Friendly CANCELED - Bark in the Park with Durham Bulls in Durham, NC]()
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BringFido out to the ballgame! Pregame parade for owners and dogs on the field!
Proceeds from all canine tickets will be donated to Second Chance Pet Adoptions. When purchasing, please select a seat in the 'Outfield Reserved' section, and purchase one canine ticket for each dog that will attend the game. This will provide a seat/space for your dog(s).
Fans with four-legged friends should enter through the Baker Roofing Centerfield Gate or the left field plaza and proceed to the Diamond View I concourse. Seating will be in sections 128, 130, 132, 134 and the lawn. Dogs are not allowed in any other area of the ballpark.
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations. Dog owner assumes responsibility for the action of their dog for the duration of the Bark in the Park event.
All dogs must be kept on fixed length leashes (no longer than 8 ft.) at all times. No retractable leashes, no dogs off leash.
These games will be busy and the weather might be warm. Please ensure your dog is comfortable in these conditions before planning to attend the event.
Bark in the Park will be held on these dates:
April 11th, May 20th, June 9th, July 22nd, and August 26th
Apr.
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![Pet Friendly Bark in the Park with Durham Bulls in Durham, NC]()
BringFido out to the ballgame! Pregame parade for owners and dogs on the field!
Proceeds from all canine tickets will be donated to Second Chance Pet Adoptions. When purchasing, please select a seat in the 'Outfield Reserved' section, and purchase one canine ticket for each dog that will attend the game. This will provide a seat/space for your dog(s).
Fans with four-legged friends should enter through the Baker Roofing Centerfield Gate or the left field plaza and proceed to the Diamond View I concourse. Seating will be in sections 128, 130, 132, 134 and the lawn. Dogs are not allowed in any other area of the ballpark.
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations. Dog owner assumes responsibility for the action of their dog for the duration of the Bark in the Park event.
All dogs must be kept on fixed length leashes (no longer than 8 ft.) at all times. No retractable leashes, no dogs off leash.
These games will be busy and the weather might be warm. Please ensure your dog is comfortable in these conditions before planning to attend the event.
Bark in the Park will be held on these dates:
April 11th, May 20th, June 9th, July 22nd, and August 26th
May
20
![Pet Friendly Bark in the Park with Durham Bulls in Durham, NC]()
BringFido out to the ballgame! Pregame parade for owners and dogs on the field!
Proceeds from all canine tickets will be donated to Second Chance Pet Adoptions. When purchasing, please select a seat in the 'Outfield Reserved' section, and purchase one canine ticket for each dog that will attend the game. This will provide a seat/space for your dog(s).
Fans with four-legged friends should enter through the Baker Roofing Centerfield Gate or the left field plaza and proceed to the Diamond View I concourse. Seating will be in sections 128, 130, 132, 134 and the lawn. Dogs are not allowed in any other area of the ballpark.
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations. Dog owner assumes responsibility for the action of their dog for the duration of the Bark in the Park event.
All dogs must be kept on fixed length leashes (no longer than 8 ft.) at all times. No retractable leashes, no dogs off leash.
These games will be busy and the weather might be warm. Please ensure your dog is comfortable in these conditions before planning to attend the event.
Bark in the Park will be held on these dates:
April 11th, May 20th, June 9th, July 22nd, and August 26th
Jun.
9
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 32 dog friendly pet services in Durham, NC that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Durham, NC below.
PETCO is a leading retailer of premium pet food and supplies with more than 850 stores in 49 states. At this location, you'll find more than 10,000 high-quality pet products, as well as professional dog training, pet photography, and a full-service grooming salon.
Durham Dog Boarding and Daycare. 5 Stars Pet Hotel in South Durham. 24 Hr Staff. Great outdoor space. Take a tour and bring your dogs for some fun. Professional small animal transportation in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. State of the art transportation equipment, vehicles outfitted with AC/Heat controlled pet enclosures, draining system and GPS tracking. We also offer pet sitting at your home, dog walking and food buying service. Call us about our services today, we will be happy to tailor your own personal program that will fit your needs.
Southpoint Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital and integrative medicine and veterinary healthcare. They handle boarding, grooming, dentistry, wellness, medical concerns, surgery, acupuncture, holistic therapeutics, reikki, and pain management.
Unlike a tradition dog kennel, we offer Durham and the Chapel Hill area dog boarding with a social play all day environment. Dogs are separated into indoor / outdoor play areas based on their size, temperament and play styles where they socialize and play all day. We keep a high staff to dog ratio and have web cams so you can watch your dog play while you are away. Boarding dogs are only in their cabins for meals and bedtime. At night, they are tucked in with a treat and soothing music. The cabins are large and come complete with cots and comfy bedding.
Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. The caring professionals at PetSmart Grooming Salons are available seven days a week and provide an array of services to ensure your pet is happy, healthy and looks great. Visit your local PetSmart Grooming Salon for more information on rates and to schedule an appointment.
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.
Our Mission is to help save healthy and treatable pets that enter Triangle area shelters, provide education to the public regarding the health and well-being of animals, promote the importance of vaccinating, spaying and neutering, and create programs which help people keep their pets instead of surrendering them to a shelter
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