Indy Loves Dogs

Behind every successful person is a dog (or two).

Indianapolis is way kinder to canines than it was just a decade ago—just look at the plethora of places you can now bring your pooch. Who’s ready to go for a walk?

From finding a pooch to where to hang once you have your new best friend, our guide to owning a dog in Indy.

Meet the Greta Thunberg of local animal advocacy, 17-year-old Sophia Pruitt.

Two of our hometown universities are cheering along with new live mascots this year.

Hear it from Amira Dutra e Mello, a master dog trainer and behaviorist who founded Fountain Square Dog Training and Walking Services.

Meet Garth the Golden, a Broad Ripple Golden retriever who has amassed more than 137,000 followers on Instagram.

We dig into the latest and greatest places to play with, party with, and pamper your pet.