Poolside Pooch Menu, Johannesburg, South Africa

October 3, 2023

Say hello to a place where you and your pooch dine on gourmet food together - Home Suite Hotel Rosebank.

Fur kid-friendly to the max. Tucked away in the quiet, leafy suburb of Rosebank. Poolside pup-dining service. Delicious, healthy pooch menu. So many comfy places for the floofs to take in the view. Tons of pretty, enclosed spaces for your fur kids to enjoy. A beautiful, blue rooftop pool on a wooden deck with loungers for pups & people to lounge on. Ally, Teddy and Rollo loved their stay, their sleep and mostly, their gastronomical delights. Their signature Sunday Roast; chicken, mash, peas, carrots and gravy, oh my! Pup-friendly ice-cream for dessert, of course. Even made a new fwend in resident rescue pup, Hazel. Thank you to the lovely Sheri Omoh and Home Suite Hotel Rosebank for hosting us. It was pure joy and delish for the pooches.

The Sweetest Bakery, Johannesburg, South Africa

September 30, 2023

Say hello to the sweetest, pink, pup-friendly bakery in town - Muse Bakery, where buttercream dreams are turned into a reality.

A sweet, sweet spot that loves dogs, pretty icing, pretty pinks and all things pretty. Muse welcomes fur kids into their garden and onto their veranda. A pretty delight that is only 15mins from Sandton or Rosebank. With pink pup bowls and puppuccinos that literally rival all others, this is the pawfect spot to take all well behaved fur children. Set in Modderfontein, it’s our favourite bakery yet. Cara, the lovely owner wanted to create a truly pet-friendly space where ‘the outside beauty of the cakes and treats always follow through to the delicious interior.’ And oh did she 🐾

A little gem of an Eatery, Hartbeespoort, South Africa

September 23, 2023

Say hello to a pup’s paradise just 45 min out of Joburg - Kleinerijke.

A family business, run by the incredibly talented David and Jasmyn. A small piece of heaven on earth that’s so wholesome, so beautiful, so pawfect and so pup-friendly that ours don’t want to leave whenever we visit . It’s an incredibly well designed, curated space that has a truly contemporary South African feel. With natural beauty for miles and farm to fork food your mouths and bellies won’t soon forget, Kleinerijke is a one-of-a-kind treat of an eatery. Resident pups roam free and are always on hand to welcome visiting fur children. It’s a special place, like no other. A wonder-filled space in a magical garden with blossoms and trees, all to remind us how beautiful the world and people can be. No wonder its name literally means “little riches.”

The secret garden, Pretoria, South Africa

September 22, 2023

Say hello to the prettiest pup-friendly garden at - Rosemary Hill Farm.

Our fur kids love a good garden and this one sure didn’t disappoint. The maze at Rosemary Hill Farm is perfect for little doggos like ours that like to wonder then sit and then do this on repeat. So many twists and turns, fun places to hide and run to, even place to sleep. Set in the middle of the beautiful farm, it’s one of the most quaint pup-friendly adventures we’ve been on. If you want to experience nature, farm life, explore trails and find space to breathe, you should visit Rosemary Hill Farm which is just 50 minutes from Johannesburg.

The Coolest Pet Store, Johannesburg, South Africa

September 17, 2023

Say hello to the only pet store where pups shop for themselves - The Good Boi Club.

A small business so shoppable, our fur kids stayed for two hours. So pretty, we couldn’t get enough of it. So delish, our kids had a taste of almost everything in store. So pawfect, we’ll be going back again and again. Pet clothing, treats, accessories, furniture and toys so crafted and local, if your pups were hipsters this is where they’d shop. A beautifully designed and curated boutique, managed by the “real life” behind the store - the wonderful Siphiwe. The most warm, truly dog loving manager we’ve ever met. Give yourself and your pup a treat, visit the store in The Woods shopping centre in Craighall. The Good Boi Club - where dogs and cats are welcome, and hoomans are tolerated.

Hidden Eatery, Graaff-Reinet, South Africa

September 13, 2023

Say hello to the best kept secret in Graaff-Reinet - Hello You, a restaurant that rivals those usually found in big city, South Africa.

Not only is this eatery pet-friendly, but also a gastronomical delight. We love pet-friendly spots and will normally sacrifice on food quality just so our fur kids can join. Hello You is no sacrifice though. Just pure delish. With a dedicated pup water station, it’s literally loyal to the bone. Set in the Karoo in the majestic town of Graaff-Reinet, it’s our favourite restaurant yet. With a pup-inspired tasting room for rum lovers (#Africanis), a menu for gastronomic enthusiasts, a courtyard for our fur kids and a warm ambiance only the South African spirit can deliver, Hello You is truly a Pawesome Place.

Luxury B&B, Colesburg, South Africa

September 10, 2023

Say hello to our biggest hit yet - The Big Sky Ranch in Colesburg.

A home away from home for us and our fur kids. Besties on site with resident pups, Gorgeous and Eddie. Acres of safe, off-leash Karoo landscape. The finest, farm-style dining any hooman could dream of, think Michelin Star without the ‘tude. A working stud farm and 5-star boutique B&B, Big Sky Ranch is owner-run by the wonderful Greg and his incredible team, Catherine, Annie, Jerome and Busi. The most welcoming, warm, truly South African stay we’ve ever had. Just the most lovely experience. So lovely that our pups want to come back again and again. You’ve just got to look at the photo of the trio having a jol on the outside couches to know how happy Big Sky makes them. Just all the feels when we’re here, can’t recommend it enough.

One-Of-A-Kind Hotel, Graaff-Reinet, South Africa

September 8, 2023

Say hello to one of the fancier, pup-friendly hotels in the middle of nowhere - The Drosty by Newmark.

It’s as pretty as it looks and it’s pretty damn nice. Fur kids-friendly to the max.

Le Creuset food and water bowls waiting in the room. Delicious, healthy treats on arrival. Under floor heating for the floofs to bask on during the cold winter mornings. Pup beds if you need them. Beautiful, enclosed places and spaces for your fur kids to enjoy - two pools, sprawling green lawns, and more Nguni ottomans than your pups can count, just waiting to be slept on. Ally, Teddy and Rollo are no strangers to this hotel & love staying over. It does cost R350 per pup, per night, for this Pawesome Place though. If you’re happy to pay, they'll be happy you stayed.

The Pawfect Coffee Shop, Wilderness, South Africa

September 8, 2023

Say hello to the best & pup-friendliest coffee spot the Garden Route has to offer - The Commonage.

Loves our pups being there as much as we do. 10s to the off-leash park. Water bowl on tap. Generator too. Supports locally produced treats and gifts. Run by the lovely Ross and Karen Cairns. For one-of-a-kind artworks by Ross go here > Wilderness Folk. Honestly, not sure who looks forward to this place more, our pups or us? Have a look at Rollo making himself right at home and even Teddy who went shopping the second he could. If you’re wondering where Ally is, she’s keeping guard, waiting for all her new fwiends, while the hoomans tickle her head.

Pawesome Places for your fur kids

August 24, 2023

Hello fur moms and dads. Welcome to my blog, where you’ll find the best, personally-vetted places and spaces in South Africa to take your fur kids. We’re a family that loves to travel and have been taking our own fur kids all over the country for nearly a decade now. There’ve been some hits and misses along the way. We want to share the hits, those wonderful, truly pup-friendly South African places we go back to again and again. Our hope is that you’ll be inspired to hop into your cars, drive cross country or even just around the corner and experience pure joy and luxury with your own fur kids too.

So excited to finally be sharing this with you all. Looking forward to seeing your smiley pups enjoying these Pawesome Places. Love, Hayley.