San Antonio is home to a thriving local dog community, and local businesses and organizations are its backbone. As we’re under stay at home orders to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in San Antonio, there are fortunately numerous ways we can continue to support the San Antonio dog community. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the ways you can support local dog stores, trainers and boarding services, rescue organizations, and dog-friendly bars and restaurants. Be safe and mindful, and let’s do our part to help San Antonio get to the other side of this!
Boutique Dog Stores
SouthPaw Waggery
Their storefront is currently closed, but they’ve opened up an online store and are offering FREE local delivery. Have something that you need ASAP? Send them an email, or DM on Instagram.
Woof Gang Bakery & GroomingÂ
Woof Gang Bakery is offering curbside pickup. Call 210-492-2275 to place an order.
PAWsitively Sweet Bakery
Online curbside and delivery orders are available. Visit http://www.pawseetbakery.com or call 210-446-7466.
Mike’s Dog Store
Still open as an essential business, Mike’s Dog Store is also offering curbside and delivery orders. Visit their website or call 210-824-9247 to order. Store hours are 10 AM – 6 PM Mon – Sat, 1 PM – 5PM Sun.
Lucky Dog Bakery & Boutique
They’re offering FREE local delivery on orders of $20 or more. Contact them via their Facebook page for info.
Feliz Modern
Although Feliz Modern & Feliz Modern Pop are not exclusively dog stores, they’re two of our favorite dog-friendly stores. And the owners, Ginger & Mario Diaz are two generous souls who are a big support of the dog community. In addition to their fun items to cheer up your home, you can get some of the cutest items for your pup at both locations. Currently both locations and their online store are closed, but you can continue to support them through the purchase of gift cards.
Willie & Roo
Our friends at Willie & Roo offer pet wellness subscription boxes, and are continuing to do so during this time. Find out more about their subscription offerings on their website.
Dog Trainers & Boarding
Pup Pup and Away
Although their boarding facility is currently closed, Pup Pup and Away is still offering dog walking services to essential workers at this time. Email or call 210-899-1688 for more info.
Lucy’s Doggy Daycare & Spa
Lucy’s boarding facilities are also currently closed. In an effort to continue supporting their staff, they’ve created an I Love Lucy’s Staff T-shirt, with 100% of funds going to an established COVID-19 Lucy’s Doggy Daycare Employee Relief Fund. Additionally, you can donate directly to a GoFundMe account they’ve set up to go to the same employee relief fund.
Dog Rescue Organizations
SNIPSA
SNIPSA is still accepting fosters for both dogs and cats. Learn more on their website. We also have our 2020 Fiesta medal, which helps to support SNIPSA, still available for order online.
San Antonio Pets Alive!Â
SAPA! is in need of donations, fosters, and adoptive dog parents. Find the latest info on needs and procedures on their Facebook page.
City of San Antonio Animal Care Services
San Antonio ACS is in need of fosters, adoptions, and newspaper for their kennels. Adoptions are by appointment only at this time. Visit their Facebook page for the latest updates and info.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants
One of our all-time favorite things to do with our pup, is taking them to brunch, lunch, and dinner at our favorite dog-friendly restaurants in San Antonio. Here’s how we can continue to support them.
The Good Kind Southtown
Arguably one of the best dog-friendly locales in town (also where we celebrated or First Birthday Pawty), The Good Kind Southtown is offering family-style meal delivery in addition to bottled alcohol and wine. Minimum order and delivery fees apply for those outside of 410. Visit their online store for more info.
Cherrity Bar
Cherrity Bar, home to our Fall Fur Fest and Rover Rodeo, is offering curbside and delivery options. Call 210-598-0496 to place your orders. We can’t wait to enjoy their dog-friendly patio again!
Southerleigh
Located at the Pearl, with lovely outdoor seating and views of Pearl Park, Southerleigh is now offering curbside pickup through their online ordering site.
Cured
Another Pearl favorite, Cured is currently offering curbside take out orders. Check out their menu and call 210-314-3929 to order.
La Gloria at Pearl
Not only is La Gloria at the Pearl offering to go and delivery orders, but they’ve also turned their dining hall into a grocery market where you can pick up essentials like fresh produce, milk, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper. Market open daily from 12 – 5 PM.
Scratch Kitchen
A lovely family-run neighborhood cafe in Beacon Hill, Scratch Kitchen is now offering online orders for pickup and delivery.
The Cove
The perfect place to grab a (sustainable) bite and a beer, The Cove is offering pickup and delivery. Call 210-227-2683 or order online.
Dog-Friendly Bars, Breweries, Distilleries
Dorćol Distilling & Brewing Co.Â
The fine folks at Dorćol are some of the biggest San Antonio dog community supporters (who else made it out to Mardi Paws?), and they happen to make incredible spirits, and beer, too. Need to stock up? Text 210-900-4440 to order and pickup. They’re also hosting a virtual Happy Hour this evening to share how to make some of their favorite cocktails.
The Friendly Spot
Undoubtedly a San Antonio staple, The Friendly Spot is one of the OG outdoor patios and a great place to hang with your dog crew. Although currently closed, they have a GoFundMe page to help raise funds to support their staff during this time. We can’t wait to get back to this Southtown treasure.
High Street Wine Co.
A perfect place to sip on a glass of wine at the Pearl, High Street Wine Co. is now taking online orders.
Freetail Brewing Co
Freetail is offering to-go beer at both their 1604 and Southtown locations.
Little Death Wine Bar
Located on the St. Mary’s strip, Little Death Wine is offering pickup and delivery orders of wine, beer, and cheese.
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Author: Amy Lynn
Amy is the founder of The Dog Guide, and was inspired to start the first one right here in San Antonio after adopting her first dog. In addition to being a dog mom to Texas and Terry, she's also a mom of four, and has lived in San Antonio for over 25 years.
We love Southpaw Waggery! Thanks for supporting them. That’s where we get our hiking gear and special treats. I really hope they survive the current state of things. I should plug them too on our website.
They’ve become great friends since we started Dog Friendly SA. And yes, we hope they make it through, too!