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A Leg Up Barkery & In Your Home Dog Care is located right in the heart of Bristol, Rhode Island. Not only is this a great area for shopping and sight-seeing, but it is a wonderful location for entertaining, treating, and exercising your dog. Bristol is filled with many businesses and organizations that cater to dogs and dog lovers, from Paw Palz of Bristol, a local dog walking and pet sitting service to Colt State Park, and Weet-a-moo Woods. If you are ever in the area, just for fun or to spoil your dog with one of our fine baked goods, keep in mind all of these other fantastic things to do with your animals. 

A Leg Up is proud to offer you In-Your-Home Dog care! (serving the East Bay and Southern Massachussets) Competent and reliable services by myself, owner Joany Devine. Coming soon, you will be able to book me on-line for pet sitting in your home while you are away. For scheduling and rates, please call me directly 401-297-1703

Rescue Groups & Shelters

Bristol Animal Shelter
395 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-4834
Please consider adopting locally!!!website

Forever Paws
300 Lynwood St. Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 677-9154
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We love to work with this devoted rescue shelter. They are passionate and driven and are always thinking up creative ways to involve the community with their unique fundraisers. We will keep you posted on upcoming events!

Paws New England
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Paws New England is run by a group of fantastic ladies who rescue dogs from many high kill shelters down south. In fact, that s where we found Andy. Please check them out too if you are searching for a new best friend.

Pet Groomers

Club Canine 

87 Gooding Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 

Phone: 401-396-9925 

"We provide quality care by an experienced, fun-loving staff with
state-of-the-art grooming and bathing equipment." 

Day Care available as well 

Animal House Groomers
(401) 247.7387
animalhouse654@aol.com
You can't miss this place! A cute A-framed building located at 654 Metacom Ave. Warren, RI 02885. They create a calm and loving environment for your dog and have air conditioning and no hot dryers. Owner Melissa Costa guarantees lots of TLC and individual attention. They also will FrontLine your dog which is a necessity here in RI with all of the ticks. They sell a variety of shampoos, cool collars and leashes and also high quality brushes. Call them with any questions you might have! 

Tidy Tails
500 Metacom Ave. #4 Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253.8245

Pet Services

Paw Palz of Bristol
(401) 297.9908
dmsletta@yahoo.com
Dawn, owner of Paw Palz Pet Sitting and Walking Service in Bristol, RI. Inspired by her three rescued dogs,Dawn gave up her occupation as a mate and chef on private Yachts to cater to animals. Although she still enjoys the boating lifestyle, she is dedicated to catering to an array of furry clientelle. She offers private sitting at her house (w/ a spacious fenced in yard) or at yours and will pick up and drop off if needed. She truly offers competent services and flexibility, has a great sense of humor and a driven passion for what she does. She can truly offer you "piece of mind".

Four Paws and a Tail Pet Sitting
(401) 323-2390
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pawsntailpetsit@cox.net
Owner and vet tech Sherri St. Angelo, a native from Bristol and animal lover started her business in the fall of 2000 when she realized there was a need for in home pet sitting of older and special needs pets. As well as pet sitting, Sherri offers custom walk & visit packages based on your pets needs and pet taxi services to and from vet and grooming appointments throughout the East Bay and nearby Mass. Oh, and don't forget to ask her to administer medications, clean ears or trim toenails during your pets visits because that is just another day on the job to her! Sherri and her Boxers Do-San & Java-Chino want you to know that your pets will get plenty of belly rubs and kisses while you are gone and to remember, "there's no place like home..."

Peace Dog Canine Massage and Pet Exercise Service
401-429-DOGS
bark@peacedog.com
Owner Jessica Gonsalves Poyant has the magic touch. Passionate about canine massage as healing treatment for all dogs young and old, she offers reiki, sound healing and healing massage techniques. She currently works with Jeff Gellman, RI's own Cesar Milan. She also is a dog walker with a lot of pep in her step and will tire out the most energetic of dogs. Keep in mind she pet sits too! She's intelligent, reliable and saavy. Our dog Fred sees Jessica for Massage Therapy, he's 15 and has shown much improvement in well being and general health since he became her client. I highly recommend her!

Dog Friendly Parks & Hikes

Colt State Park
(401) 253-7482
Hope St. Bristol, RI 02809
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Awesome Water Views, Gardens, Horse Trails, Picnic Tables, Camp Sites, Dock & Grass As Far As The Eye Can See. Take The Bike Path For An Extra Added Sight To Behold. Please Bring Your Poop Bags. Dogs Must Be Leashed.

Bristol Bike Path
(401) 253-7482
Bristol, RI 02809
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Starts At The End Of Franklin St. Near The Water In Bristol. A 14 Mile Waterside Trail That Leads All The Way To E. Providence! Bikes And Roller Blades Allowed. Please Bring Your Poop Bags. Dogs Must Be Leashed. This Trail Can Also Take You To The Audobon Nature Conservatory In Warren But Unfortunately, Dogs Are Not Allowed In There. :(

Weet-A-Moo Woods
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Located In Tiverton, This 450 Acre Property Really Puts You In The Heart Of Nature. Bikers And Horseback Riders Also Find This A Popular Spot. It Is Not Crowded And In The Off-Season It's Common To Not See Another Soul. Bring Your Bug Spray And Make Sure Your Dogs Are Vaccinated And Treated For Ticks. They Are Awful In Ri No Matter Where You Are. Dogs Need To Be Leashed.