Paws Permitted

Paws Permitted at Rome Riverwalk Courtyard

Georgia’s Rome is a pooch-friendly town where we welcome the entire family to visit – including Fido! Here are fun ways to romp around Rome:

Take Fido Outdoors

• AdventHealth ECO Greenway located within the City of Rome offers 15 miles of paved multi-use paths featuring scenic river views.
• Rome’s Jackson Hill, just blocks from historic downtown Rome, offers an abundance of marked undulating unpaved trails for all skill levels.
• See Rome’s iconic Clocktower and Capitoline Wolf

Romp with Fido Through the World’s Largest Campus at Berry College

• Explore more than 40 miles of trails.
• View wildlife which roams freely throughout the campus.
• See the second largest working overshot waterwheel in the world.
• Hike to the House of Dreams.
• Berry Outdoor information

Dining Alfresco with Fido

• Explore The Largest Victorian Era District in the state where all outdoor dining options are pet-friendly.
• Businesses that are pet-friendly display a “Paws Permitted” sticker on their door, and many locations place water bowls out front to ensure Fido is hydrated and refreshed.
• Pet-friendly business list (at the bottom of this page)
• View FAQ on dog-friendly restaurants (pdf)

Em-bark on a Historical Tour of Myrtle Hill Cemetery

• Founded in 1857, this six-terraced cemetery has become the burial site for over 20,000 Romans.
• Download the free Myrtle Hill Cemetery app for your own guided tour.

Download a tree tour map or pick on up from a Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center to identify 35 species of trees, many not native to Northwest Georgia.

Pet Emergencies

Northwest Georgia Veterinary Emergency Center
111 John Maddox Drive, Rome, Georgia 30165
706-204-8425

• Open during overnight hours and early morning
  • Monday to Friday Hours:
    – 5 pm to Midnight
    – Midnight to 8 am
  • Saturday & Sunday: Open 24 Hours
• Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic will also handle after-hours emergency calls Monday and Tuesday nights, 706-234-9243
  

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Participating Dog-friendly

Businesses in Georgia’s Rome

Please be a responsible owner and always clean up after your pet!

*  (Outside Only)

*Allowed outside, only.

Businesses in bold are Paws Permitted hotel/lodging partners.
The above businesses welcome creatures big and small with an official Paws Permitted dog bowl and decal. Unless otherwise noted, dogs are welcome inside these businesses as well.

Pet-friendly restaurants. For pet-friendly restaurants, the Georgia Department of Public Health requires that pets are only permitted in designated outdoor dining areas and may not be brought inside. (Only service animals are allowed inside restaurants in Georgia). Pets must remain on a leash and are not permitted on tables or chairs. Dogs are not allowed to eat on a dog-friendly patio. Learn more

My business welcomes furry friends! How do I participate?

To participate, contact 706.295.5576 or media@RomeGeorgia.org. All participating partners receive a Paws Permitted decal for their store front and a blue imprinted dog bowl so that our canines can take a “paws” at your door and refresh themselves. Even if you don’t allow animals inside but have accommodating outdoor space (i.e. sidewalk patio), you can still be a part of the program! Also included is your listing below with other dog-friendly businesses. It’s free to participate!

Via @aruthanne on Instagram #RomeGeorgia

 Additional dog-friendly resources:

Remember to be a responsible pet-owner!
Helpful tips from “The Good Dog’s Guide to Patio Etiquette” (via www.SidewalkDog.com)

1. Know thyself. Not every dog is a good candidate for parking out on a patio with lots going on — plenty of people, pups, smells, and sights to take in. Will this be an enjoyable or anxious experience for the pooch? And how about the other customers?

2. Do your research. Figure out if your patio of choice is a good option for your dog. How high-energy is the atmosphere? What’s the patio size and setup? How’s the spacing between tables? Is there any shady refuge?

3. Check the forecast. Shade can provide some respite from the heat, but if it’s a real scorcher, your pooch needs to be chillin‘ in the A/C rather than toughing it out with you.

4. Take a stroll. A worn-out pup is a great patio pup! Ensure you’ve given your dog plenty of opportunities to get out energy and take care of business before setting up camp. If your dog gets the urge to go mid-meal, attend to his needs (and be sure to clean up immediately after any accidents).

5. BYOB(bowl). Not all pet-friendly businesses are all-inclusive. Play it safe and bring your own water bowl to ensure the pup has an ample supply of fresh H2O.

6. Stake your claim. Don’t be afraid to ask for something on behalf of your pooch: a corner table, a water bowl, etc.

7. Keep ’em on a short leash. No really — no retractables. Be respectful of your fellow diners; don’t assume they are comfortable with a visit from your pup.

8. Mind your (dog’s) manners. Public spaces like patios require you and your pooch to be on your best behavior. Take the time to work on obedience before heading out to your favorite eatery (and consult a trainer if needed). Paws on the table, whiny begging, excessive barking, and the like are major no-nos.

9. Have an exit strategy. Sometimes an evening out just doesn’t go as planned. If your pup is making it clear it’s time to go, ask for a doggie bag (natch) and hit the road.

10. Give thanks. Let your server know you appreciate their dog-friendliness and that they can expect your return business (only if it’s true, of course!).

—Kate Nelson

 “The Good Dog’s Guide to Patio Etiquette” appears courtesy of www.SidewalkDog.com. The original article can be found by clicking here.