Applications Available For St. Pete Pet-Friendly Businesses

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Businesses in St. Petersburg are now invited to apply to participate in the Mayor's Pet-Friendly Business program.

This program is part of the St. Pete PAWS initiative, which strives to make St. Petersburg a place where pets are happy, welcome and healthy.

Participating businesses will receive recognition in the pet-friendly map, a window decal, a shareable social media graphic and additional resources.

More information, program benefits and applications and can be found by clicking here.Applications will be open on an ongoing basis.

Businesses that serve food are still required to obtain a Dog Dining permit through the Planning and Economic Development Department.

More information and applications can be found here.

Participating businesses will need to fulfill certain requirements to ensure safety and enjoyment for all patrons and pay a yearly fee of $25.

St. Pete PAWS is an initiative led by the City of St. Petersburg, along with a collective of shelters, businesses, civic leaders and pet parents dedicated to making St. Pete a place where pets are welcome in homes, businesses and green spaces.