Pet lovers are crazy about their animal companions and spend some $29.5 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 all sections of the city and its suburbs. From canine-friendly parks to Very Important Pet (VIP) hotel programs, the Philadelphia region makes it easy for visitors to bring their furry friends along for the ride. Here’s how:

Four-"Bone" Hotels

In the City:

• Animals get the royal treatment at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel with its Loews Loves Pets program and Very Important Pet (VIP) menu of services. Not only does the hotel provide dogs and cats with loaner beds, bowls, leashes and collars, but they also offer a map of dog walking routes, veterinarians, pet shops and other resources. Pet walking and sitting services are available for an extra fee. 1200 Market Street, (215) 627-1200, www.loewshotels.com/philadelphia
    

• The Residence Inn Center City welcomes pets, with no size or weight restrictions; however, the property does require that pets be leashed while on the premises. Guests must pay a $150 non-refundable fee to cover the cost of an outside cleaning service. Pet sitting and walking can be arranged upon request. Market & Juniper Streets, (215) 557-0005, www.marriott.com/residenceinn
    

• The Hotel Sofitel stays true to its French roots by allowing “chiens” (that’s French for dogs) weighing up to 25 pounds to stay for a fee of $50. 120 S. 17^th Street, (215) 569-8300, www.sofitel.com
    

• At the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, dogs weighing less than 15 pounds can bed down for the night, at no extra fee. Here, dog treats are provided at check-in, and management requests that pets are caged when left unattended. 1 Logan Square, (215) 963-1500, www.fourseasons.com
    

• At The Rittenhouse Hotel, pets of all shapes and sizes are invited to stay. While dogs cannot be left unattended, the concierge is happy to make arrangements for a sitter.
  210 W. Rittenhouse Square, (215) 546-9000, www.rittenhousehotel.com
    

• Pets can put on the ritz at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, where animals of any size can make themselves right at home for a fee of $25 per pet, per night. The hotel asks that guests provide advance notice that a pet will be joining them on their trip. And, while on the premises, animals must be accompanied by their humans at all times. 10 Avenue of the Arts, (215) 523-8000, www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/philadelphia
   

• The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel welcomes pets weighing less than 80 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, www.sheraton.com 

In the Countryside:

• In Chester County, dogs and their owners are welcome to stay overnight at the Comfort Inn for a refundable fee of $50 extra per night and at the Days Inn for $10 extra per night. Comfort Inn, Route 100, Pottstown, (610) 326-5000, www.pottstownpacomfortinn.com; Days Inn, High & Manatawny Streets, Pottstown, (610) 970-1101
   

• In Delaware County, the Brandywine River Hotel welcomes dogs that weigh in under 20 pounds for a $20 fee per night. Route 1, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-1200, www.brandywineriverhotel.com 

Chow Time

In the City:

• At Rittenhouse Square’s Devon Seafood Grill, fresh seafood is on the menu, and a bowl of water is available for thirsty pets at the outdoor café. 225 S. 18^th Street, (215) 546-5940
   

• At Devon’s neighborRouge, a bowl of water and a treat are served to four-legged friends, while their human companions enjoy upscale bistro fare – and some of the best burgers in town. 205 S. 18^th Street, (215) 732-6622
   

• Same goes atPeacock on the Parkway, a family-friendly Mediterranean eatery with outdoor dining, happy to provide water and a treat for man’s best friend. 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 569-8888
   

• Philadelphia Fish & Co. is just one of many Old City restaurants with outdoor seating open to leashed pets. Fork and theContinental also sport pet-friendly outdoor cafes. Philadelphia Fish, 207 Chestnut Street, (215) 625-8605, www.philadelphiafish.com; Fork, 306 Market Street, (215) 625-9425, www.forkrestaurant.com; Continental, 138 Market Street, (215) 923-6069, www.continentalmartinibar.com  
   

• There’s room for more than just students in University City, home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Pets and their human friends can dine al fresco atIntermezzo Cafe & Lounge, La Terrasse and, most appropriately, at the White Dog Cafe. There’s also the 36^th Street Plaza, a public green space and brick plaza located between Sansom and Walnut Streets. Here, diners can get comfy at a table and feast on food from any of the area’s restaurants. Intermezzo, 3131 Walnut Street, (215) 222-4300;
  La Terrasse, 3432 Sansom Street, (215) 386-5000; and White Dog, 3420 Sansom Street, (215) 386-9224, www.whitedog.com 
   

• Labrador Coffee, located in picturesque Chestnut Hill, loves dogs of all kinds. Owners can sit in a small outdoor garden to enjoy light fare, dessert and coffee, with treats and water also available for pets. 8139 Germantown Avenue, (215) 247-8487
   

• In Manayunk, just west of Center City, dogs and their owners are always strolling along Main Street, with its mix of chic cafes, upscale boutiques and funky galleries. Bucks County Coffee Company, Le Bus and Sonoma 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, www.buckscountycoffee.com; Le Bus, 4266 Main Street, (215) 487-2663; Sonoma, 4411 Main Street, (215) 483-9400

In the Countryside:

• In Delaware County, the Station Café & Juice Bar offers bench seating outside for pets and their owners. 135 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, (610) 687-1931
   

• The American Bar & Grill offers fine and casual dining, with outdoor seating available from spring until fall. 499 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Chester Springs, (610) 280-0800
   

• Rita’s Water Ice provides water for pets, while owners enjoy their sweet treats. 430 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, (610) 644-2920, www.ritasice.com

See Spot Sparkle

In the City:

• Bonejour, Old City’s premier pet boutique, caters to dogs and cats of all kinds. The boutique offers a wall full of fashions for Spot from the Canine Couture Collection. They carry a slew of far more practical items too, including food, leashes and carrying cases, along with natural and holistic foods and remedies. 14 N. 3^rd Street, (215) 574-1225
   

• Chic Petique, just off of South Street, may be small, but the offerings are big with beds, bowls, carrying cases, toys, leashes and collars for pets of all shapes and sizes. There are pet snacks shaped like pizza, sushi, meatloaf and many other human foods. And, for the truly pet obsessed, Chic Petique carries a large selection of pet fashions. 616 S. 3^rd Street,
  (215) 629-1733, www.chicpetique.com
    

• The products at Pooch, Rittenhouse Square’s hip new pet boutique, appeal to the most devoted of owners. After all, not just anyone would want to coordinate attire with kitty. But, local designer Nancy Adler uses vintage fabrics to make collars and leashes with matching belts for humans. 2020 Locust Street, (215) 735-0793, www.2020PoochPlace.com

In the Countryside:

• 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 Worksin Delaware County offers a huge selection of pet supplies and treats, including flotation devices for “bow wows” that like to boat.
  620 W. Lancaster Avenue, Radnor, (610) 688-0769
   

• In Chester County, the Dogomat, a do-it-yourself dog wash and canine café, is home to the original Doggie Salad Bar, featuring 18 kinds of healthy treats for Fido. Routes 30 & 352, Frazer, (610) 296-8006

Pooch Play

In the City:

• Rittenhouse Square, bounded by Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square Street and 18^th Street, is where all the downtown dogs go to sniff and be seen. The Center City Dog Park, located at 25^th Street between Locust and Delancey Streets, is enclosed and a safe and social place for dogs to run off their leashes. The Front & Chestnut Dog Park – its name is its address – isn’t completely enclosed but still attracts some informal romping.

In the Countryside:

• Outside of the city, parks for dog walking abound. Leashed pets are welcome at Valley Forge National Historical Park, a 3,500-acre park that was home to Washington’s winter encampment in 1777. Washington and his troops first visited the site of Fort Washington State Park, where walking paths and a 3 1/2-mile hiking trail are open to leashed pets. Animals are not permitted in the campgrounds overnight, however. Valley Forge, N. Gulph Road & Route 23, Valley Forge, (610) 783-1077 www.nps.gov/vafo;Fort Washington, 500 Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, (888) PA-PARKS
   

• Chester County is known for its open spaces, including French Creek State Park, nearly 7,400 acres of well marked hiking trails and two lakes – truly a canine paradise. Leashed dogs are also welcome at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, a restored iron plantation with 848 acres of hiking trails and paths. French Creek, 843 Park Road, south of Birdsboro, (610) 582-9680; Hopewell Furnace, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, (610) 582-8773, www.nps.gov/hofu