Houston’s history and pet-friendly culture blend into a city that feels both storied and welcoming. Today, many of Houston’s historic districts and revitalized bayou trails are lined with dog-friendly parks, patios, and walking paths, allowing residents to explore the city’s evolving landscape with their pets beside them. This combination of rich heritage and modern, pet-positive living gives Houston a uniquely comfortable charm: a place where history is preserved, innovation thrives, and four-legged companions are enthusiastically welcomed.
Pet Friendly Activities in Houston
Market Square Park - Movies Under the Stars
301 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
Bring your fur baby along to seasonal movie screenings under the stars in the heart of Downtown Houston
Astros Dog Day
Daikin Park, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
Bring your Astros Pup to Daikin Park to the Annual Dog Day to watch the game and participate in Dog Day activities
Yappy Hour Series at Market Square Park
Market Square Park 301 Milam St
"Yappy Hour" at Market Square Park is a free, monthly dog-friendly event in downtown Houston where you can bring your dog to socialize. It typically runs from 5–7 p.m. and features music, dog treats, and giveaways like bandanas or waste bags, along with unique activities each month
Zoomies Dog Park
3123 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
Discover Houston's first members-only dog social club!
Danny Jackson Family Bark Park
4828 1/2 Loop Central Dr, Houston, TX 77081
Green space for off-leash dogs with sections for small & large pups, plus a dog swimming pool.
Pet Friendly Restaurants in Houston
The Dog Bar
2404 Montrose Blvd Houston Tx 77006
Dog-friendly bar where guests can enjoy cocktails while their pooches sip on "puptails".
Barnaby's Cafe
1801 Binz St #110, Houston, TX 77004
All Barnaby’s Cafe locations have outdoor patio dining areas that welcome pets
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama, Houston, TX 77004
The pet-friendly outdoor garden area is expansive and beautifully landscaped with native plants, and has been conceived as a community space, where film screenings, live music, and other events are often hosted.
Kirby Ice House
3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098
Kirby Ice House is pet-friendly; owners can bring leashed pets outside to watch a game, sip and relax or play a game of cornhole.
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
Locally-loved mead bar & eatery for sandwiches, burgers & vegetarian grub under a giant oak tree since 1972
Pet Friendly Accommodations in Houston
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
806 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
JW Marriott Houston Downtown allows two pets of any size for an additional fee of $125 per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome. Quiet, well behaved pets may be left in the room unattended. Treats can be provided by the front desk. Since the hotel is downtown, there is no green space on the property, but there are several parks nearby.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
Four Seasons Hotel Houston is pet friendly! Two pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but pets may not be left in the room unattended. Food and water bowls are provided to four-legged guests, so they can feast on meals from the room service pet menu. There are grassy areas around property for pet relief and Discovery Green Park is within walking distance.
The Parliament on Greenbriar
5310 Greenbriar Drive Houston, TX 77005
Modern and thoughtfully designed, our units are intended to be spacious and comfortable hideaways in the middle of the city.
Red Roof Inn Houston Brookhollow
12929 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040
Red Roof Inn Houston Brookhollow allows 1 pet up to 80 lbs for no additional fee, and 2 pets up to 80 lbs for $15 per night (not to exceed $105 per stay). Both dogs and cats are welcome
Candlewood Suites Houston Medical Center by IHG
10025 S Main Street, Houston, TX 77025
Candlewood Suites Houston Medical Center by IHG welcomes two pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are allowed, and well-behaved pets may be left unattended in rooms.There is a grassy area for pet relief on the property.
Recommended Pet Services in Houston
Revival Dog Training - West University
2507 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Science-Based Dog Training in Houston offering board and train, private lessons, daycare services and more.
Pampered Pet Inn
2411 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Welcoming facility offering doggy daycare and lodging services, plus grooming.
Houston SPCA Animal Rescue Ambulance
7007 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
As the only one of its kind in the Gulf Coast region, the Houston SPCA's ambulance serves the most vulnerable animals in Harris County: unowned and injured or in distress.
En Route Pet Transportation
Long distance Private Ground Transport for your pets cross country move. Making Long Distance Moving Easy for pet parents everywhere in USA.
Furever Friends Pet Sitting, LLC
Offering pet sitting, dog walking, overnight stays, pet taxi services and more
Pet Stores and Supplies in Houston
Wabash Feed & Garden
4537 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Wabash Feed & Garden is Houston’s trusted source for pet nutrition, edible garden plants, backyard chickens, animal feed, homemade goods, gifts, apiary supplies and expert advice on sustainable living.
Pet Supplies Plus
3851 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Pet Supplies Plus is your local neighborhood pet store carrying a wide variety of natural and non-natural pet foods and supplies for any pet.
The Kitty Bodega
106 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
The Kitty Bodega offers an exceptional variety of high-quality cat food, toys, and accessories that cater to the unique needs of every feline.
Three Dog Bakery Rice Village
2402 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Three Dog Bakery crafts dog treats worthy of the word treat with real ingredients and drool-worthy flavors.
OceanLife Aquariums (Aquatic)
5475 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081
Fish store featuring a wide selection of saltwater fish, corals, and live rock for aquariums.
The Bio Dude Inc (Reptiles & Exotics)
15116 State Hwy 3 #4, Webster, TX 77598
From handcrafted bioactive substrates, microfauna, plants and decor, the Bio Dude is your one-stop shop for all things Reptile.
Pet Related Groups in Houston
Houston Active Dogs
The Houston Active Dogs Meetup Group is open for active, non-aggressive, well-socialized dogs of all ages and breeds. HAD Members enjoy meeting and getting together with their social canine companions! We meet at various locations - dog parks, dog-friendly restaurants taverns and events - around the Houston-area to allow our dogs to play and socialize, and to give us the opportunity to make new friends
Houston PetSet: Animal Welfare Nonprofit Organization
4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77027
Houston PetSet, a 501c3 nonprofit, has a mission to end the animal homelessness & suffering of companion animals and elevate their status in society.
Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce
The Taskforce was formed with the primary goal of streamlining the process of where and how animal cruelty can be reported in the Greater Houston Area
Important Organizations in Houston or Pet Laws links
Animal Laws & Regulations
Harris County
Pet Licensing
Harris County
Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center
7007 Old Katy Road Houston, TX 77024
The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center is Houston’s only trauma and wildlife rehabilitation center that treats all injured, sick, or orphaned native Texas wildlife species, and turns away no animal in need
Veterinary Public Health Division
612 Canino Rd, Houston, TX 77076
The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division works with the community to create a safe, healthy, and caring environment for residents and animals of unincorporated Harris County.
Our Favorite Businesses in Houston
2367 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop, where people with intellectual & developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace. It’s a place where diversity isn’t just appreciated, it’s celebrated.
2366 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Houston's source for food, dinnerware, bath & body, plus gifts from Great Britain and Ireland since 1993