
Lafayette was originally named Vermillion and was founded in 1821 by Jean Mouton. Known as "The Happiest City" in the US, Lafayette is celebrated for its Cajun and Creole cuisine, Zydeco music, and welcoming community. Here are some of our favorite pet-friendly spots around town.
306 Valley St, Lafayette, LA 70507 — A dog-friendly park with covered benches, waste stations, and a grassy one-mile walking track.
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 — A large park with a pond and track, perfect for walking your furry friend on a leash.
Downtown Lafayette, LA — A fun, family-friendly dog Mardi Gras parade held once a year.
Downtown Lafayette, LA — A monthly outdoor art and music event downtown; leashed pets welcome.
Downtown Lafayette, LA — A five-day outdoor festival of local and international food, drinks, shopping, and music, free to the public.
305 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 — A spacious covered patio welcomes dogs.
407 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — Tasty tacos and burritos, with porch tables that welcome dogs.
812 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — Gelato and traditional Italian coffee; sidewalk tables welcome dogs.
3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508 — A spacious outdoor patio and local Italian food.
900 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — A large covered patio facing downtown, serving local seafood with a Cajun flair.
338 N Sterling St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — A true Cajun bed and breakfast that loves welcoming pets.
120 Alcide Dominique Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 — A pet-friendly hotel.
1909 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 — A pet-friendly hotel.
1021A East St Mary Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 — A pet spa with its own boutique.
930 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 — A large boarding and grooming facility.
111 Meadow Farm Dr #120, Lafayette, LA 70508 — Pet store.
2837 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503 — A local pet boutique that also offers grooming.
609 Settlers Trace Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508 — Pet store.
613 W Pont Des Mouton Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507 — Local animal shelter.
146 Le Medicin Rd, Carencro, LA 70520 — Local animal shelter.
930 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 — Boarding, grooming, and doggy day care.
2605 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA — Locally owned and operated, known for king cakes.
740 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — A poboy restaurant with amazing weekly specials.
905 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — A downtown bowling alley with live music at night.
1103 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501 — A locally owned throwback ice cream shop.