Pet-friendly cities make better dog walks
Dogventure builds the walk. Whether that walk is any good depends on the city around it. Mars Petcare's BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program works on exactly that — certifying cities with the parks, businesses, housing and shelter programs that make pets welcome.
What the program looks at
Pet-friendly parks and green space
Cities that invest in dog parks, trails and open space give dogs somewhere to go.
In Dogventure: Dogventure routes prefer parks, paths and trails when they exist near your start point.
Program toolkits on the program sitePet-friendly businesses
Cafés, patios and shops that welcome dogs turn a walk into an outing.
In Dogventure: Adventure stops shortlist dog-welcoming coffee and patio spots along the route.
Pet-friendly places on the program sitePet-friendly housing
Housing that allows pets keeps families and their dogs together.
In Dogventure: Not something an app can fix — this is where advocacy matters more than routing.
For city officials on the program siteShelters and pet welfare
Strong shelters and adoption programs are the backbone of a pet-friendly city.
In Dogventure: We point walkers to the program instead of guessing at local shelter data.
Shelter grants on the program sitePet-friendly cities
Better Cities for Pets
Good walks depend on what a city builds: parks, trails, patios that welcome dogs. Mars Petcare's BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program recognizes cities doing that work — and shows walkers how to push for it locally.
- Checking the program site…
BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ is a program of Mars Petcare. Dogventure is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mars Petcare. Program details live on their site.
Walk your city first
The fastest way to see what your city gets right — and where it falls short — is to get out on foot with your dog.
Build a walkBETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ is a program of Mars Petcare. Dogventure is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mars Petcare. Program details live on their site.