Pet Friendly Places
Most guidelines below refer to dogs, as they are the most common travel companions. Check with individual businesses regarding other types of pets. A neighborly reminder: your pets should always be leashed and picked up after.
- Legal Requirements:
Municipal rules require dog owners to clean up after their pets everywhere, not just in public spaces with posted signs. - Lawn Health:
Contrary to the misconception that dog waste acts as fertilizer, it’s actually harmful due to its acidity, destroying grass. It shouldn’t be used in compost or for garden fertilization. - Environmental Impact:
Dog waste contains pollutants – pathogens and nutrients. When washed into waterways, it can harm aquatic life, and lead to water becoming unsuitable for recreation. - Disease Transmission:
Even symptom-free dogs’ waste carries harmful bacteria and parasites like Giardia, transmissible through contact or via insects. - Odor and Outdoor Enjoyment:
Neglected dog waste stinks! - Common Courtesy and Cleanliness:
Cleaning up after your dog is not just considerate, it also prevents others from experiencing the unpleasantness of stepping in dog poop.
Carole Wheeler Dog Park
Truth or Consequences’ off-leash dog park, located just west of Ralph Edwards Park, is open daily.
Two fenced areas are available – one for big dogs and another for smaller breeds. There’s lots of shade and plenty of grass for your pups to play on!
Bags for pickup are available.
Self-Serve Dog Wash
Greenway Laundromat
1804 S Broadway St, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
$10 per wash, shampoo and towels included
Pet-Friendly Restaurants & Lodging
Certified service dogs are allowed in restaurants with their owners. Otherwise bringing dogs or other pets into eating establishments is a health code violation. That said, a few local eateries allow well-mannered pets on their patios, including those below.
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