Going to the Dogs (and Cats)!

If leaving home without your beloved Fido or Fluffy is too much to take, bring them along on your getaway to Bloomington.

Numerous hotels in Bloomington, including the Days Inn Bloomington West, Holiday Inn Express, Homewood Suites, Hyatt Place, La Qunita Inn, La Qunita Inn & Suites, Le Bourget Aero Suites, Ramada mall of America, Residence Inn Sheraton Bloomington Hotel Minneapolis South, Sofitel Minneapolis, Staybridge Suites and Super 8 Motel, encourage families to bring their beloved pets with them on vacation.

Now Boarding, a state-of-the-art pet boarding and dog day care facility run by the Minnesota Animal Humane Society, is located adjacent to the MSP International Airport, will be open 24 hours a day with parking and shuttle service to airport terminals. One hundred forty one animals will be accommodated. Visit www.nowboardingpets.com for more information. Many additional boarding facilities are located in surrounding communities in close proximity to Bloomington.

Are you looking to perfectly accessorize your family pet? Where else in the world can you find the knock-out studded collar or rhinestone encrusted sweater for your favorite pet. Bow Wow Meow, located on Level 3 West side of Mall of America®, pet lovers can rejoice in finding the perfect accessory for their pampered pooch or coddled cat. There are also specialty carts located throughout Mall of America that feature additional items for your pet.

Bloomington has two dog walking trails, one located in the lush Hyland Lake Park Reserve. This area consists of over 2,600 acres of trails, activities and nature. The area boasts 6.7 miles of trails dedicated to dog walkers. A 25+ acre off-leash dog exercise area, also located in Bloomington, offers a mix of woods, open fields and a clean swimming hole for the dogs to enjoy.

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