Lafayette Pet Friendly Guide

Many Lafayette restaurants welcome pets on their patios, allowing you to enjoy the city's famous cuisine without leaving your pup behind. Some top pet-friendly spots include:

• Adopted Dog Brewing - Local brewery offering various styles from easy-drinking brews.  They love families (and dogs), so all are welcome, regardless if you have two feet or four paws! They even offer doggie beer.
• Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant  - Join the flock on the front patio while the humans enjoy fresh casual food and lively libations. Watering bowls are provided on the outdoor patio so Fido stays hydrated.
• Mandez' Seafood & Restaurant -  Located in midtown Lafayette, Mandez's Seafood Bar & Grill is a hometown restaurant serving Cajun-inspired dishes and authentic Louisiana seafood. Grab a frozen daiquiri or cold beer and hang out with Fido at a pet-friendly table in the outdoor seating area.
• Carpe Diem - A downtown cafe is a dog-friendly cafe that serves yummy flavors of Gelato and traditional Italian coffee. Sidewalk tables welcome dogs.

Lafayette boasts several beautiful parks where pets can enjoy a good run or a leisurely stroll:

• Best Friends Bark Park  – Part of Moncus Park, Best Friends is home to a fantastic off-leash dog park where your pup can make new friends. This park is great for large dogs. The park offers an expansive off-leash play space for dogs to run and socialize. Within this area, an elevated 1,000-square-foot overlook provides panoramic views of the sprawling landscape, creating a haven where families can observe delightful interactions with furry friends.
• Giles Automotive Family Small Dog Park - This is Moncus Park's second off-leash dog park for small breeds. Both parks require a permit upon entry.
• Brown Memorial Dog Park—For neighbors in the Northside of Lafayette, a newly reconstructed Brown Memorial Park offers a new off-leash area with separate spaces for large and small dogs.
• Beaulieu Park Dog Park—Located on Lafayette's Southside, this spacious and well-maintained dog park has separate areas for large and small dogs.
• Bark Park—Part of the Youngsville Sports Complex, Bark Park is a permitted dog park with over 2 acres of grass and a large pond. A permit to the park is required and can be purchased for $10.

Shopping with your pet? Check out these spots:

• PetSmart & Petco – Both welcome leashed pets for a fun shopping spree.
• HomeGoods & Tractor Supply Co. – These stores often allow well-behaved, leashed pets inside.
• Downtown Lafayette – Take a stroll through the heart of the city, where many shops have pet-friendly patios and water bowls outside. Make a special stop at Gentrie Supply Co or Hub City Cycles to say hello to the resident pups.
• Paws & Pawpaws - A locally owned doggy daycare, boarding, and pet grooming shop, offers a fun and safe environment for your fur babies.

Give your furry friend a special treat at one of Lafayette's top pet service providers:

• Spoiled Pet Spa & Boutique – Offers grooming and luxury pet accessories.
• The Dog Shop - Indoor and outdoor facility for dog day care and boarding, with pet supplies, grooming, and training.
• Camp Bow Wow – A fun-filled daycare and boarding facility with indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Cat Clinic of Lafayette - Where are my cat people? Dogs can't have all the fun. Cat Clinic is Lafayette's only feline-focused veterinary care center. They offer boarding and grooming for your kitty.

Several hotels in Lafayette make traveling with pets a breeze:

• La Quinta Inn & Suites – Known for its pet-friendly policy with no extra fees.
• Drury Inn & Suites – Offers comfortable accommodations and welcomes pets.
• Home2 Suites by Hilton – Provides a welcoming environment for you and your four-legged travel companion.

Lafayette hosts several events where pets are more than welcome, such as:

• Bark in the Park – A fun day filled with pet-related vendors, activities, and contests.
• Acadiana Animal Aid's Bark in the Dark – A pet-friendly walk/run supporting animal rescue efforts.
• Krewe de Chiens Dog Parade - Held annually the Saturday before Mardi Gras, Downtown Library to Don's Seafood, Free to Watch, from $25 to join the parade.