Dog Friendly Businesses and Adoptions
Dog-friendly businesses
Several spots around Leavenworth welcome well-behaved and leashed animals.
At Bailey’s Irish Pub, leashed and people-friendly dogs are free to settle on the back patio, where a fireplace will keep them warm on chillier nights. Fluffy’s Swedish Pub gladly accepts dogs into the bar itself – they even keep a Facebook page, Fluffy’s Puppies, to share photos of frequent guests – granted that they don’t display aggression and owners keep track of their whereabouts at all times.
Some other local businesses that welcome dogs are the Kansas Country Store, Home Depot, and the Tractor Supply Store.
In short, make sure to ask ahead about pet policies before trying to bring your pooch to your favorite businesses. We love the patio spaces at The Suburban and Ross' 20th St. Bar & Grill, for instance, but they are limited to service dogs only, which is a common policy around town.
Local lodging policies
Fairfield Inn & Suites: Service animals only
Hampton Inn: Dogs and cats only, two pets maximum, with a $50-$75 non-refundable fee
Home2 Suites: Dogs and cats only, two pets maximum, with a $50-$125 non-refundable fee
TownePlace Suites: Pets up to 35 lbs. are welcome, with a $100 non-refundable fee per pet per stay
RV Parks
Riverfront Park Campground: In addition to a $2 per day, per pet fee, dogs must be kept indoors during evening quiet time and leashed when outdoors
Suncatcher Lake RV Park: Two pets are included in the rate of your stay, with additional pets incurring a $25 fee per month
Tranquility RV Park: Pets are always welcome but must be leashed at all times.
Leavenworth Parks
City leash laws apply to all Leavenworth parks. The six-acre Waggin’ Tails Dog Park allows dogs to roam free when inside the fenced dog runs, one reserved for large pets and another for those under 25 pounds. The only spots where dogs are prohibited are inside the Sportsfield complex and inside Wollman Aquatic Center. If you’d like to take your dog for a swim, you’ll have to wait for the last day of pool season and Wollman’s annual “doggie splash” event. "Doggie Splash" is usually held the first Tuesday after Labor Day.
Fort Leavenworth parks
The fort boasts two dog parks, one off Hunt Lodge Road and another near the Post Theater. There’s also the Clean Paws Pet Wash, a clean-up kiosk that’s open 24 hours a day; if your dog behaves during their dreaded bath, take advantage of the treat-vending machine inside.
ADOPTIONS
Looking for a new furbaby for your home? Check out these links for adoptable pets in the Leavenworth area:
City of Leavenworth - Animal Control - Petfinder page
City of Leavenworth Animal Control Facebook page
Leavenworth County Humane Society
Waggin Tails Dog Park Rules (761 KB) 
