Bloomington: A Pet-Friendly Place

Alex Galindo and Kai, his 9-month-old Siberian husky pupp. Photo by Naama Levy
Eloise Pursell, 2, with her bassett hound George, also 2. Photo by Naama Levy
Eloise Pursell, 2, with her bassett hound George, also 2. Photo by Naama Levy

The city offers plenty of amenities for pets and their people, 
making it a doggone great place to be an animal companion.

BY SUSAN M. BRACKNEY •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY NAAMA LEVY

Bloomington is a city that makes it easy to have—and to be—a companion animal. Here you’ll find 30-plus miles of walking trails peppered with 30 dog-waste bag stations, two dog parks, reduced-cost veterinary services, and the widespread availability of pet-friendly rental housing, among other creature comforts.

 

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