Pet Friendly Portland

Kelly Stafford Home Sweet Home RealtyDo you have a 4-Legged member of your family?  If you are living in Portland or thinking of moving here, there’s no time like the present to explore all of the incredible pet-friendly options that the city has to offer.  Here are some fun ways to pamper your pooch or kitty.

Drinking and Dining – PETS ALLOWED!

There’s nothing better when the sun comes out in Portland, than kicking back on a patio and tasting the floral, hoppy, or bitter suds from a local craft beer.  Better yet, compliment that selection with house cured sardines, or some french onion soup stuffed mushrooms.  But, let’s face it, no one likes having to leave before the apps are served, just to let the dog out. So, bring him with you!  Portland has many great pet-friendly establishments to enjoy. 

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Enjoy one of the many dog-friendly patios throughout Portland, Oregon.

Be Prepared:

  • It is against the health code to bring your pooch indoors.  All pet-friendly establishments provide outdoor seating areas for you and your pet.
  • Be sure to bring your leash.

We have to first give a nod to the Lucky Labrador Brewing Company.  They have 4 locations in or around Portland that are all canine friendly.  We’ve listed them and others below:

North Portland –

  1. Leisure Public House – 8002 N Lombard St., (503) 289-7606 – Six sidewalk tables available.

Northeast Portland –

Puppy lovin at Tin Shed Garden Cafe in Portland, Oregon.

Puppy lovin at Tin Shed Garden Cafe in Portland, Oregon.  Get your Doggie Bandana at Tin Shed to help fund the Pixie Project, a Portland non-profit animal adoption center.

  1. Lucky Labrador Tap Room – 1700 N. Killingsworth Ave., (503) 505-9511
  2. Tin Shed Garden Cafe – 1438 NE Alberta, (503) 288-6966, Every Tuesday evening (after 3pm) from now through June 2015 is Dog Lovers Night. Doggies receive a free meal with the purchase of one human meal.  Right now they are raising funds for the Pixie Project, a Portland non-profit animal adoption center, by selling doggie bandanas. All proceeds going to the Pixie Project.  If that wasn’t enough, these mushy hearted individuals give any pup 50% off their meal if they’re wearing their doggie bandana!  Thanks Tin Shed!
  3. Lompoc 5th Quadrant – 3901 N Williams Ave, (503) 288-3996, Covered and heated patio.

Southeast Portland –

Lucky Labrador Brewing Company are known for their 4 dog-friendly locations, excellent service, and great craft beer. Check back with them in the fall for Dogtoberfest, you get the idea!

Lucky Labrador Brewing Company are known for their 4 dog-friendly locations, excellent service, and great craft beer. Check back with them in the fall for DOGtoberfest, a fundraiser for Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. (Image courtesy, Lucky Labrador Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon)

  1. Country Cat Dinner House & Bar – 7937 SE Stark St., (503) 408-1414
  2. Lucky Labrador Brewing Company  – 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd., (503) 236-3555, Covered Patio with outdoor heaters available.
  3. Lompoc Oaks Bottom – 1621 SE Bybee Blvd., (503) 232-1728, Only 2 tables available for pets.
  4. Hedge House Lompoc – 3412 SE Division St,  (503) 235-2215, Covered Patio with outdoor heaters available.

Northwest Portland – 

Great Dog-Friendly patio at 21st Ave. Bar and Grill in NW Portland. Bring your dog and sample one of theirs! Try the IPA Beer Brat or the Pork Brat covered in "21 sauce" and caramelized onions. (Image Courtesy of 21st Ave. Bar and Grill)

Great Dog-Friendly patio at 21st Ave. Bar and Grill in NW Portland. Bring your dog and sample one of theirs! Try the IPA Beer Brat or the Pork Brat covered in “21 sauce” and caramelized onions. (Image Courtesy of 21st Ave. Bar and Grill)

  1. Lucky Labrador Beer Hall – 1945 NW Quimby St., (503) 517-4352, Covered Patio.
  2. Papa Haydn – 701 NW 23rd Ave, (503) 228-7317, Water bowls provided.
  3. 21st Ave Bar & Grill – 721 NW 21st Ave, (503) 222-4121, Four tables designated in front.
  4. The Lompoc Tavern – 1620 NW 23rd Ave, (503) 894-9374, Covered Patio with outdoor heaters available.

Southwest Portland –

Everything from scratch and slow cooked with classical techniques, like mom used to make, only better! Known for their, mmm Mom's Meatloaf & Gravy. (Image Courtesy of Mother's Bistro and Bar) Dog friendly

Everything from scratch and slow cooked with classical techniques, like mom used to make, only better! Known for their, mmm Mom’s Meatloaf & Gravy. And of course, everyone is welcome at Mom’s, so bring your canine friend along. (Image Courtesy of Mother’s Bistro and Bar)

  1. The Daily Grill – 750 SW Alder St., (503) 294-7001- Three to four tables on sidewalk during summer.  Attached to the lobby of Westin, where patrons can sit, order, and enjoy food with their pet.
  2. Lucky Labrador Public House – 7675 SW Capitol Hwy., (503) 244-2537
  3. Mother’s Bistro and Bar – 212 SW Stark St., (503) 464-1122,  Water bowls provided.

Run Rover Run! – Looking for an off-leash dog park in Portland? Here are the Best Dog Parks around.

North Portland –

  1. Chimney Park – 9360 N. Columbia Blvd. – 5+ acres, dedicated off-leash dog park that is completely fenced.
  2. West Delta Park – 1809 N. Broadacre Rd. – 3 acre open area, no water.

Northeast Portland –

  1. Wilshire Park Off-Leash Area – NE 33rd Ave. & Skidmore St.- Large off-leash area at the Northeast side of the park.
  2. Sacajawea Park Dog Off-Leash – NE 75th Ave. & Roselawn St.- Fully fenced area for dogs.
  3. Fernhill Park – NE 37th Ave. & Ainsworth St. – Large off-leash area.
  4. Normandale Park – NE 57th Ave. & Halsey St. – 1.62 acre, dedicated off-leash dog park that is completely fenced. There is a designated area for small dogs.

Southeast Portland –

  1. Tabor Park – SE 60th Ave. & SE Salmon St. – Large off-leash area at the southern end of the park.
  2. Woodstock Park – SE 47th Ave. & Steele St. – Shared park with smaller designated off-leash area.
  3. Laurelhurst Park – 3756 SE Oak St., – Shared 1.23 acre park, off-leash area at southern end of park.
  4. Fido’s Indoor Dog Park – 4949 SE 25th Ave. – Indoor park and pool http://www.fidosindoordogpark.com/
Portland loves it's canine friends and there are a variety of great dog parks spread out across the city.

Portland loves it’s canine friends and there are a variety of great dog parks spread out across the city. (Image courtesy, Mike Krzeszak)

Northwest Portland –

  1. Couch Park – NW 19th Ave. & Glisan St. – Designated area for dogs.
  2. Wallace Dog Park – NW 25th Ave. & Raleigh St. – Off-leash area is at the northeast corner of the park.

Southwest Portland –

  1. Gabriel Park – SW 45th Ave. and SW Vermont St. – Large designated off-leash area. Water available.
  2. Hillsdale Park – SW 27th Ave. & Hillsdale Hwy. – Designated off-leash area in the Northwest area of the park.

For more information you can visit The City of Portland’s Parks & Recreation page on Dog Parks. 

SAVE THE DATES:

Oregon’s biggest pet and people celebration, the Doggie Dash, happens each Spring, at the Waterfront Park in Portland.  This huge pet-friendly fundraiser, organized by the Oregon Humane Society, is in it’s 28th consecutive year. (2015)  The streets will be blocked off to make room for live music, food and drink booths, a Biscuit Challenge, and more!  Runners and Walkers have options of a 1.5 or 2.5 mile run/walk. For information or to sign up check out http://www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash/

Doggie Dash fundraiser event in Portland Oregon. Image Courtesy, Oregon Humane Society

Doggie Dash fundraiser event in Portland Oregon. Image Courtesy, Oregon Humane Society

Each Fall the crafters over at Lucky Labrador Brewing Company hold Dogtoberfest, a dog washing extravaganza event with proceeds going to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. The 2015 event will be on Saturday, September 20th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dogtoberfest happens each fall, and is a time to give back to the community. Proceeds go to the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. "Wash some dogs, and raise some money." (Image Courtesy, Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.)

Dogtoberfest happens each fall, and is a time to give back to the community. Proceeds go to the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. “Wash some dogs, and raise some money.” (Image Courtesy, Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.)

Need a Pet Hotel?

There’s no reason Buster shouldn’t feel welcome.  We’ve selected some of the best pet friendly hotels for housing your furry friend while visiting Portland.

$ – Econo Lodge Port of Portland – 9520 N.E. Sandy Blvd, (503) 252-6666

$$ – Shilo Inn and Suites Portland – 1506 NE 2nd Ave, (503) 736-6300

$15 non-refundable pet fee per night. Refundable deposits are $75 for 1-7 nights and $150 for 8+ days. Allows two up to 40 lbs for an additional

$$ – Holiday Inn – Portland Airport –  8439 NE Columbia Blvd., (503) 256-5000, $20 non-refundable pet fee per night.

$$$ – The Hilton – 921 SW Sixth Ave., (503) 226-1611, $20 non-refundable pet fee per night. Maximum Weight: 75 lbs

Written by Jennifer Kane, Expanded Exposure LLC.