PUPPY LOVE
PUPPY LOVE
P E T S A L L O W E D
BOB WHITE
FOUR LEGGED FUN
THERE WAS A TIME when traveling with a dog could get you treated like a shady character but these days, often, your dog is as welcome as you are! Fortunately, the days of leaving your dog home when you travel are gone. A look through our lodging guide reveals a wide range of options that are pet-friendly and dogs are also welcome at many of our best restaurants- just look for the paw print next to listings in our“ Lodging Section” pages 65, 114 – 119 and our“ Dining Section,” pages 98 – 108.
OFF LEASH PARKS: When a workout is in order, the“ Dogs Run Free” area in Condon Park in Grass Valley is perfect. Pioneer Park in Nevada City is also an“ unofficial” dog park or if you’ d prefer a
By Mark Winkler
Above: Western Gateway Dog Park, Penn Valley
Left: Dogs Run Free off leash dog park, Grass Valley
trip to Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley, there’ s a great dog park there too. Truckee River Regional Park welcomes leashed dogs May 1 – October 31 and unleashed if under control the rest of the year.
ON LEASH PICKS: Bridgeport’ s South Yuba River State Park is a delight, where dogs on-leash are allowed on all trails. Another fine place to hike with your dog is the Independence Trail, which takes off from Highway 49 north of Nevada City.
We know you’ re out to have responsible fun and you’ ll be sure to be courteous along the way because if you didn’ t, you wouldn’ t be the person your dog thinks you are. That’ s why you and your dog are welcome all around Nevada County!
OFF LEASH DOG PARKS
Dog Park at Western Gateway Park 18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley westerngatewaydogpark. org
Dogs Run Free Dog Park Condon Park, 660 Minnie St., Grass Valley
Truckee Regional Park Seasonal off leash park: Leashed dogs are welcome May 1 – October 31. All dogs must be under strict voice and visual control from November 1 – April 30
STAY DOG FRIENDLY
Watch for the pawprints in our Lodging Sections, pages 65, 114 – 119
EAT DOG FRIENDLY
Watch for the pawprints in our Dining Section, pages 98 – 108
DOGGIE DAY CARE
Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge 10960 West River Street, Truckee, CA.( 530) 582-5850
DOG FRIENDLY BREWERIES
ol’ Republic Brewery Dogs( on a leash) are allowed in the beer garden 124 Argall Way, Nevada City.( 530) 264-7263
DOG FRIENDLY WINERIES Watch for the pawprints, pages 110-114
Avanguardia Wines, Grass Valley Double Oak Vineyards, Nevada City Fawnridge Winery, Auburn
HIKING VIA GONDOLA
Northstar Resort Leashed dogs are welcome to ride the Gondola and hike with guests while on leash in the Mountain Biking & Hiking Park.
SKI WITH GEORGE
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Dogs allowed on the Cup of Tea, Piece of Cake and Dogonit trails
MUSIC TO FLOPPY EARS
Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Series Nevada City. Family-oriented, dog-friendly, and FREE. nccb. org
Comprehensive Care For Dogs & Cats Professional, Compassionate Hospital Staff
Medical Boarding
Veterinary Hospital
Rob Avery, DVM Maria DeCarlo, DVM
www. fortheloveofpetsvet. com • 561 Idaho-Maryland Road • Grass Valley • 530.477.5683
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