From 'Four-Bone' Hotels To Canine Cuisine, Philadelphia is the Perfect Spot For Pet Lovers (États-Unis)
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                Catégorie : Amérique du Nord et Antilles - États-Unis 									 - Économie du secteur 	
								 - Tendances, avis d'expert  
                Ceci est un communiqué de presse sélectionné par notre comité éditorial et publié gratuitement le vendredi 29 août 2008
                
   Pet lovers are crazy about their 
animal companions and spend more than $40 billion a year in the U.S. on pet 
services and accoutrements to prove it. For those who love to spoil their 
pet but hate to leave him behind while traveling, the Philadelphia region 
proves to be the "purr-fect" getaway. Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and 
retail shops welcome visitors and their animal companions in the city and 
its suburbs. 
 
    Four-"Bone" Hotels: 
 
    -- Delaware County's Brandywine River Hotel welcomes dogs that weigh 
under 20 pounds for a $20 fee per night. Route 1, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-1200, http://www.brandywineriverhotel.com 
 
    -- At the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, dogs or cats weighing 15 
pounds or less can bed down for the night at no extra charge. 1 Logan 
Square, (215) 963-1500, http://www.fourseasons.com 
 
    -- Animals get the royal treatment at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel with 
its Loews Loves Pets program and Very Important Pet (VIP) menu of services. 
1200 Market Street, (215) 627-1200, http://www.loewshotels.com/philadelphia 
 
    -- Pets can put on the ritz at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, where 
animals of any size can make themselves right at home for a non-refundable 
fee of $75 per pet, per reservation. 10 Avenue of the Arts, (215) 523-8000, 
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/philadelphia 
 
    -- The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel welcomes pets weighing less than 85 
pounds at no extra charge. The property offers a Suite Sleeper dog bed and 
is conveniently located close to walking paths along the Delaware River. 
One Dock Street, (215) 238-6000, http://www.sheraton.com 
 
    -- The Sofitel Philadelphia stays true to its French roots by allowing 
"chiens" (that's French for dogs) to stay for no additional fee. 120 S. 
17th Street, (215) 569-8300, http://www.sofitel.com 
 
    -- The Westin Philadelphia welcomes canine companions as long as the 
pet weighs 40 pounds or less, with no extra fee. S. 17th Street, (215) 563-1600, http://www.westin.com 
 
    Chow Time: 
 
    -- At Rouge, right across from dog-friendly Rittenhouse Square, a bowl 
of water and a treat are served to four-legged friends. 205 S. 18th Street, 
(215) 732-6622 
 
    -- There's room for more than just students in University City. Pets 
and their human friends can dine alfresco at Intermezzo Cafe & Lounge, La 
Terrasse and, most appropriately, at the White Dog Cafe. There's also the 
36th Street Plaza, a public green space and brick plaza located between 
Sansom and Walnut Streets. Intermezzo, 3131 Walnut Street, (215) 222-4300; 
La Terrasse, 3432 Sansom Street, (215) 386-5000; White Dog, 3420 Sansom 
Street, (215) 386-9224, http://www.whitedog.com 
 
    -- In leafy Fairmount Park, the Valley Green Inn is a way station for 
dog walkers, bikers and pet owners, with plenty of outdoor seating 
available. Water bowls for hot dogs provided. Valley Green & Wissahickon 
Road, (215)-247-1730, http://www.valleygreeninn.com 
 
    -- In Manayunk, dogs and their owners are always strolling along Main 
Street. Bucks County Coffee Company, Winnie's Le Bus and Derek's are just 
three of the local eateries that provide a range of casual cuisine and 
bowls of water for Fido. Bucks County Coffee, 4311 Main Street, (215) 487-3927, http://www.buckscountycoffee.com; Le Bus, 4266 Main Street, (215) 487-2663; Derek's, 4411 Main Street, (215) 483-9400 
 
    See Spot Sparkle: 
 
    -- Bonejour caters to dogs and cats of all kinds. The boutique offers a 
wall full of fashions from the Canine Couture Collection and a slew of far 
more practical items too, along with natural and holistic foods and 
remedies. 14 N. 3rd Street, (215) 574-1225 http://www.bonejourpetsupply.com 
 
    -- In Bucks County, Bow-Wow features a gourmet line of doggie pastries, 
cookies and treats. 102C S. Main Street, New Hope, (215) 862-9871 
 
    -- Braxton's Animal Works in Delaware County offers a huge selection of 
pet supplies and treats, including flotation devices for "bow wows" with a 
penchant for boating. 620 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, (610) 688-0769, 
http://www.braxtons.com 
 
    -- Chic Petique may be small, but the offerings are big with beds, 
bowls, carrying cases, toys, leashes and collars for pets of all shapes and 
sizes, as well as a large selection of pet fashions. 616 S. 3rd Street, 
(215) 629-1733, http://www.thechicpetique.com 
 
    -- With four locations, Doggie Style is geared to pampering the 
indulged pooch and feline. 1635 Spruce Street, (215) 545-5900; 114 S. 13th 
Street, (215) 545-4100; 315 Market Street, (215) 923-4333; 1700 E. Passyunk 
Avenue, (215) 271-5200, http://www.doggiestyle2.com                 
                
                
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