What better way to spend your days in ATX than with your furry best friend?
This past semester, my roommate welcomed a new addition to our household: her senior dog, Alex!
It’s been great having a fourth roommate around since he is such a huge serotonin booster during super stressful points of the semester. But, Alex’s presence has also made me notice something really interesting: Austin –especially West Campus– is such a dog-friendly area.
Whenever we go on walks, so many people just get so happy when they see Alex’s little body trotting along the sidewalk. With some pets and some sniffs (from fellow pooches of course), Alex loves to go on his daily walks.
But, I realized how welcoming stores are as well.
For example, at West Campus Market (709 W 22nd St STE 200), the cashiers always make sure to give Alex a little milk bone dog treat. This kind of surprised me, if I’m honest.
I’m originally from a small suburb outside of Houston, Texas and the usual greeting from store attendants when you have animals with you is a “You need to leave if you have a dog.” So this was a welcomed change.
Anyways, this welcoming feeling continues as you continue your journey through West Campus.
A few blocks over at Rio Mart (2101 Rio Grande St # 1002), the attendants also followed suit and gave Alex another milk bone treat. Of course, the little fluffy man was very happy about this since any treat is always welcomed in this household.
Let’s go a little further, at the Wampus location of Starbucks (504 W 24th St Suite B), and you can get your furry friend what has been adorably named, a ‘puppuccino.’
Now don’t worry! If you’re not familiar with Starbucks and their secret menu items, the ‘puppuccino’ isn’t coffee or anything. It’s just a little cup of whipped cream that’s made especially for your pup.
I highly recommend this fun freebie if you want your pup to have a little sweet treat any time soon.
Overall, it seems that these iconic Wampus stores are such dog-friendly places that make it much easier for dog owners to have their furry friends alongside them.
The fun of owning a pet sometimes comes at the expense of not being able to have them come along everywhere you go, especially if the places are not dog-friendly. But, there’s no need to worry about that in West Campus, that’s for sure.
I hope this small input from my experience of being an adjacent dog-owner has helped you decide whether or not having your fur baby live with you is worth it. (Spoiler: It really is.)
