Pet Friendly Places

Most guidelines below refer to dogs, as they are the most common travel companions. Check with individual businesses regarding other types of pets. A neighborly reminder: your pets should always be leashed and picked up after.

Legal Requirements:
Municipal rules require dog owners to clean up after their pets everywhere, not just in public spaces with posted signs.
Lawn Health:
Contrary to the misconception that dog waste acts as fertilizer, it’s actually harmful due to its acidity, destroying grass. It shouldn’t be used in compost or for garden fertilization.
Environmental Impact:
Dog waste contains pollutants – pathogens and nutrients. When washed into waterways, it can harm aquatic life, and lead to water becoming unsuitable for recreation.
Disease Transmission:
Even symptom-free dogs’ waste carries harmful bacteria and parasites like Giardia, transmissible through contact or via insects.
Odor and Outdoor Enjoyment:
Neglected dog waste stinks!
Common Courtesy and Cleanliness:
Cleaning up after your dog is not just considerate, it also prevents others from experiencing the unpleasantness of stepping in dog poop.

Carole Wheeler Dog Park

Truth or Consequences’ off-leash dog park, located just west of Ralph Edwards Park, is open daily.

Two fenced areas are available – one for big dogs and another for smaller breeds. There’s lots of shade and plenty of grass for your pups to play on!

Bags for pickup are available.

Pet-Friendly Restaurants & Lodging

Certified service dogs are allowed in restaurants with their owners. Otherwise bringing dogs or other pets into eating establishments is a health code violation. That said, a few local eateries allow well-mannered pets on their patios, including those below.