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Welcome to Place for Paws, South Africa's most comprehensive dog-friendly directory! Whether you are looking for your closest specialist vet, the best place to take your dog for a walk, or more information on keeping your dog happy and healthy, you can find it here. Your canine companions' well-being is the most important thing for us at Place for Paws. We hope you find what you need!

Have a look at some of our directories:

Dog-Friendly Parks & Walks

Browse our complete selection of dog parks and dog-friendly parks, walks, and hikes across the country. Socialized dogs will adore the selection of fenced, off-leash parks, and you might even find yourself relaxing with a cup of coffee and a muffin at one of the locations. Some exclusive private dog parks are available for you and your family to use if your dog is more reserved.

Dog-Friendly Beaches

South Africa is such a dog-friendly country, and our beaches are no different. We have compiled a list of over 40 beaches across the coast that welcome dogs. Always double-check if rules have changed before bringing your dog for a stroll along the sand and for the enjoyment of you and others, always clean up after your pup.

Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics

Your dog's health and well-being is just a click away since we have searched the nation for all licensed veterinary hospitals and clinics to make things easier for you. Look through our directory to find the nearest veterinarian; if you require a specialist or access to a 24-hour emergency hospital or clinic, filter your search choices.

Boarding Kennels, Pet-Sitting, & Day Care

We have put together a directory of over 100 boarding kennels, doggy day-care centres, pet hotels, and pet-sitting services from across the country. If you need someone to look after your pup or would like to leave them in the care of a professional boarding service, take a look through our comprehensive list to find the right place for you and your furry family.

Training & Animal Behaviour

There are many benefits to taking your new pup (or older dog) to a professional and reputable training school. Dogs get a chance to socialise and learn in a relaxed, environment, ensuring that they receive all the tools and skills they can to develop and grow into well-balanced and adjusted dogs. Have a look through our full list of animal trainers & behaviour consultants in South Africa.

Grooming Parlours & Pet Salons

If you’re looking for a local grooming parlour or pet salon to get your furry buddy looking and smelling great, you have come to the right place. Our list of almost 100 grooming parlours and salons means that you don’t have to look far to find a convenient place to take your furry friend for a cut and blow-dry, or any other grooming treatments they need.

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Now there is no need to leave your pup at home next time you plan a holiday. Whether you are looking for a leisurely sea-side vacation or a relaxing bush break, we have found over 300 destinations across the country that welcome four-legged family members. Search our pet-friendly places to stay by province or city to find a holiday destination for you.

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

There are more than 100 restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops across South Africa that are more than happy to welcome both you and your pup for a meal or drink. Have a look through our extensive list of restaurants and coffee shops that welcome dogs to find one close to you. You never have to leave your pup behind again.

Welfare Organisations

Animal welfare is an essential service that assists with ensuring the needs of animals are met throughout the country. See our list of registered animal welfare organisations across the country that will always benefit from your support. If you find an organisation on this list, you can be sure that they are legitimate welfare initiatives.

Dog-Friendly Parks & Walks

Browse our complete selection of dog parks and dog-friendly parks, walks, and hikes across the country. Socialized dogs will adore the selection of fenced, off-leash parks, and you might even find yourself relaxing with a cup of coffee and a muffin at one of the locations. Some exclusive private dog parks are available for you and your family to use if your dog is more reserved.

Dog-Friendly Beaches

South Africa is such a dog-friendly country, and our beaches are no different. We have compiled a list of over 40 beaches across the coast that welcome dogs. Always double-check if rules have changed before bringing your dog for a stroll along the sand and for the enjoyment of you and others, always clean up after your pup.

Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics

Your dog's health and well-being is just a click away since we have searched the nation for all licensed veterinary hospitals and clinics to make things easier for you. Look through our directory to find the nearest veterinarian; if you require a specialist or access to a 24-hour emergency hospital or clinic, filter your search choices.

Boarding Kennels, Pet-Sitting, & Day Care

We have put together a directory of over 100 boarding kennels, doggy day-care centres, pet hotels, and pet-sitting services from across the country. If you need someone to look after your pup or would like to leave them in the care of a professional boarding service, take a look through our comprehensive list to find the right place for you and your furry family.

Training & Animal Behaviour

There are many benefits to taking your new pup (or older dog) to a professional and reputable training school. Dogs get a chance to socialise and learn in a relaxed, environment, ensuring that they receive all the tools and skills they can to develop and grow into well-balanced and adjusted dogs. Have a look through our full list of animal trainers & behaviour consultants in South Africa.

Grooming Parlours & Pet Salons

If you’re looking for a local grooming parlour or pet salon to get your furry buddy looking and smelling great, you have come to the right place. Our list of almost 100 grooming parlours and salons means that you don’t have to look far to find a convenient place to take your furry friend for a cut and blow-dry, or any other grooming treatments they need.

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Now there is no need to leave your pup at home next time you plan a holiday. Whether you are looking for a leisurely sea-side vacation or a relaxing bush break, we have found over 300 destinations across the country that welcome four-legged family members. Search our pet-friendly places to stay by province or city to find a holiday destination for you.

Pet-Friendly Restaurants

There are more than 100 restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops across South Africa that are more than happy to welcome both you and your pup for a meal or drink. Have a look through our extensive list of restaurants and coffee shops that welcome dogs to find one close to you. You never have to leave your pup behind again.

Welfare Organisations

Animal welfare is an essential service that assists with ensuring the needs of animals are met throughout the country. See our list of registered animal welfare organisations across the country that will always benefit from your support. If you find an organisation on this list, you can be sure that they are legitimate welfare initiatives.

Specialised Products

Are you looking for enrichment toys and games for a bored buddy? Perhaps you are struggling to find nutritious, organic treats for your furry friend, or are looking for a raw food supplier close to you. Maybe you’d love to get your best bud a personalised harness and lead, or a customised winter jacket. We have searched high and low for a wide range of specialised products for your pup’s health and wellness.

Specialised Services

We have scoured the internet for all alternative therapy facilities, holistic animal treatment centres, hydrotherapy centres, rehabilitation practices, travel and transport services, pet search-and-rescue teams, nutrition experts, pet photographers, and animal communication and healing practitioners to ensure you will always find what you are looking for.

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