Tips and Links

Come to Annapolis with your dog! Here you'll find helpful TIPS on things to enjoy with your well-behaved pet while visiting Annapolis -- including where to eat, shop and stay. Additionally, you will find LINKS to pet services, pet non-profits and pet rescues, which are near and dear to our hearts here at Paws pet boutique. Please let us know if you have a link/suggestion you think we should add or if you would like to link to Paws pet boutique. Additionally, if you find there is a change to our pet-friendly list, let us know. We love to shop, dine and play with our dogs, but it's hard to keep up with all places listed!

Places to Eat

Below is a partial listing of some of the Annapolis restaurants that will serve you on their outside patios in season (weather permitting) with your dog. All are an enjoyable dog walk from Paws pet boutique, unless noted. Don’t forget your doggie bag!

Harry Browne's Restaurant
66 State Circle (conveniently located next to Paws pet boutique)
Fine dining (Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner) in an elegant yet relaxed setting

Potato Valley Café
410.267.0902
47 State Circle
Soups, salads, sandwiches and oven-roasted baked potatoes for lunch. Now open for breakfast and offering catering too. Closed Sundays.

Canines & Cocktails for a Cause events take place here. Check our events page for possible upcoming events we are sponsoring here.

The Purple Tooth This fabulous wine bar offers small production/boutique wines, which can be enjoyed with farmstand and artisanal cheeses. Located next to Loews Hotel.

Sly Fox Pub
7 Church Circle
An English style pub serving Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner often with live music. Dogs welcome on the lower outside patio.

Reynolds Tavern
7 Church Circle; shares the same building as Sly Fox Pub
Cafe seating ON Church Circle offering lunch and Afternoon tea 7 days a week until 5 pm. Dinner served Wednesday - Saturday.

McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
On the City Dock; Market Square
Full menu and Rawbar. It's an Annapolis classic, need we say more...

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
One Park Place #7 (on West Street)
Hearty food and drink -- and warm hospitality.

Carpaccio
One Park Place #10 (on West Street)
Tuscan kitchen and wine bar. Personally I love the pizza!

Wet Dog Cafe
7082 Bembe Beach Road; 410-263-7914.Not an easy walk from Paws pet boutique, but you can catch and enjoy a water taxi ride over or take your boat to Port Annapolis Marina. Serving breakfast and lunch 8 AM to 3 PM 7 days a week in season. Call the Marina for slip and docking options at 410-269-1990.

Places to Shop

Mary & Blanche
78 Maryland Avenue; around the corner from Paws pet boutique
An outrageously fun place to shop! Dogs and cats welcome and treated to all natural pet treats from Paws pet boutique and fresh water daily. If you bring a receipt from Paws or mention you found them through our website, they'll give you 10% off your purchase. Can't beat that. Go shop!

The Annapolis Pottery
40 State Circle - Yes, Paws is on the same Circle!
Enjoy their working pottery studio, from which many of the pieces are created.

Easy Street Gallery
8 Francis Street, off State Circle, downtown Annapolis
Part-time store dog, Gordy, may even greet you in this "lots to see" gallery.

Gotta Run
161 Main Steet; 410-263-0010
Gordy, a rescued Wemaraner, gets a workout as a Part-time store dog here too!

Candles Off Main
162 Main Street
Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Peppers
133 Main Street
Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Places to Stay

State House Inn
25 State Circle, downtown Annapolis; phone 410.990.0024
It doesn't get much better than this quaint, immaculate inn located in the heart of historic Annapolis. Being steps away from Paws pet boutique doesn't hurt either! With the beautifully white domed State House right across the street you will feel the history and energy Annapolis has to offer when you arrive. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Let them know their neighbor, Paws pet boutique, sent you!

Loews Hotel
126 West Street, Annapolis
Dogs of all sizes are warmly welcomed. A dog menu for in-room service will complete your visit. If you are visiting without your dog and need a quick “dog-fix”, visit with their hotel dog, Luke, a yellow lab adopted from the local SPCA. Paws pet boutique is an easy dog walk from here.

Westin Hotel
100 Westgate Circle off West Street, Annapolis 410.972.4300
Heavenly pet beds and bowls are offered to pamper guest pets. Westin welcomes dogs 40 lbs. and under into their luxury destination hotel. Check out our list of restaurants to find a nearby spot to dine with your dog.

Royal Folly Bed & Breakfast
65 College Avenue, Annapolis
Located right around the corner from Paws pet boutique, this top notch Bed and Breakfast will insure your stay is relaxing. Owners, Pat and Ed, will make you feel right at home, as well as their miniature poodle, Samson. Tell them Michelle from Paws sent you and inquire about staying in their lower level suite with your well-behaved, small pet!

Pine Tree Beach House
Bethany Beach, Delaware
You are not in Annapolis here, but you are 1.3 miles from the sandy beaches in Delaware! If you plan to enjoy this region with your dog(s), this is a great spot to come and relax with your dog(s). This beach house sleeps up to 8, so you can bring your friends and family and make some memories. Visit the website to fetch all the details. Tell them Paws pet boutique sent you!

Savage River Lodge
Frostburg, Maryland
Although not in Annapolis, you'll want to keep this pet-friendly resort in mind. With acres to explore, this mountain location offers a relaxing escape from every day life. Guests are treated to their own 2-story "cabin", where continental breakfast arrives at their doorstep. The restaurant at The Lodge brings together a passion for food and wine that will make your stay completely fulfilling. Oh, and we don't want to forget to mention The Lodge dog, Bohdi, who will make you feel right at home when you arrive! Go. Relax!

Places to Go

Quiet Waters Park
Open dawn to dusk everyday except Tuesdays (closed).
Enjoy walking, jogging or biking on 6 miles of scenic paved trails throughout this beautiful 336-acre county park nestled on the South River and Harness Creek. Picnic areas are available to complete your visit. Your dog may also enjoy the dog park (first in Anne Arundel County) and beach located within Quiet Waters Park. The dog park is double gated with 6 ft. fencing around the 1-acre area. It is divided into a small and large dog park, so dogs can play with dogs their same size. It's worth the trip just to watch the dogs play!

Cruise with your dog on a Watermark Cruise
Enjoy watching your dog's ears blow in the breeze as you cruise around Annapolis waterways. Learn about the area's history from 17th Century to present, while relaxing with your dog aboard one of the many group cruises offered by Watermark. Please give them a heads up that your dog will be joining you and tell them Paws pet boutique sent you! Water taxi service around the waterways by Watermark is also dog-friendly. And if you would feel more comfortable that your pet have his or her own life vest while on the water, learn more about Paws pet boutique's flotation vests by clicking here.

Kayak Annapolis with your water-friendly dog
Seeing Annapolis from the water gives you a totally different perspective. Capt'n Kate will guide you from start to finish on this personalized adventure. Kayaks leave from Truxton Park in Annapolis. Keep in mind Paws pet boutique offers the best pet flotation vests you will find for all size dogs. With a handle on the back and a ring to attach your leash, you will be set and safe to go. Click here to learn more.

Links to Pets & Such

Looking to add a furry one to your family, volunteer or make a donation to a worthy non-profit? Consider some of these options, which are in no particular order:

Animal Legal Defense Fund - ALDF fights to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. Meet "Ben", who we fostered during the ALDF vs. Woodley case. After two plus years, ALDF won the case in 2007 and freed over 300 dogs that would have never known what a home was if it was not for ALDF. Ben's found his forever home with us and inspires us every day. Visit their site to learn more or to sign up for their newsletter.

Prisoners of Greed - A wealth of information can be found on this site about the misery of Puppy Mills. Educate yourself and get involved to help stop puppy mills. If you want to add a puppy to your family, PLEASE make sure you deal with a breeder that allows you to meet the parents. Learn more on this link.

A Rare Breed of Love Book- Paws pet boutique carries this book to help educate people about puppy mills and the love these dogs want to give. Jana Kohl is the author of this book and owner of Baby - a rescued 3-legged puppy mill dog. It is a true story of Baby and a mission she inspired to help dogs everywhere. To buy this heartwarming book, click here. You will never want to buy a puppy from a pet store or online unknown "breeder" again!

Tails of Hope - A no-kill rescue that works as a network of foster homes

Animal Resource Foundation - Rescues dogs and cats on MD eastern shore

Rude Ranch - Cat rescue

Golden Retriever Rescue, Education And Training

Anne Arundel County SPCA

SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County

Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland

Greyhound Pets of America/MD Inc

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League

Cats-R-Us Ferral Cat Rescue

Pit Bull Rescue Central

Alley Cat Rescue

Northeast Pekingese Rescue Local Contact: 410.263.9670

Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Northern Virginia

Mid-Atlantic Westie Rescue

Chesapeake Shepherd and K-9 Rescue

Fidos for Freedom Train/provide service dogs & organize therapy dog visits

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Maryland Therapeutic Riding

Links to Services

Spoiled Rotten Dogs
Julie and team do a great job spoiling pets. Tell them Paws pet boutique sent you.

Lil' Rascals
Many of our customers are thrilled to have Cathryn care for their fur kids.

Happy Pet
Matt's professional approach is appreciated by many of our clients.

Dogwood Acres Pet Resort
Located outside Annapolis in Davidsonville, this facility offers daycare as well as overnight boarding. Quite a few of our clients enjoy their ammenities.

Perfect Pet Resort
If you are seeking overnight accomodations for your pet, dog training, acupuncture or massage, Perfect Pet Resort may offer what you are seeking. Located outside Annapolis in Lothian.

Mobile Pet Vet
Dr. Lisa Beagen DVM makes vet visits stress-free by coming to you!

Cameron Adams Photography
See his work on our events page for Little Ben's Cruise Fundraiser.

Hood & Son Photography