- 180 Degree Fitness
- Beyond the Pale Brewing Co.
- Black Dog Bistro
- Bluboho
- Bridlewood Home Hardware
- Brio Bodywear Westboro
- Capital Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram and Fiat
- Capital Home Hardware
- Copper Alley Gift Boutique
- Critter Jungle - Carling
- Dovetails and Lavendar
- DUER
- Equator Coffee Westboro
- Fjallraven
- Flowers Talk Tivoli
- Freedom Harley Davidson
- Frontline Credit Union
- Green Wall Vintage
- Hunter's Public House
- Lili's Lounge and Patio Bar
- Love Lyla Books
- Magpie Jewellery Westboro
- Masters n' Dogs Pet Specialty Store & Grooming
- Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)
- Miller's Over Tea Room & Cafe
- Ottawa Humane Society Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre
- Perkins Lumber Home Building Centre
- Plato's Closet - Hazeldean, Merivale and St. Laurent locations
- Stray Dog Brewing Company
- Tickled Pink
- Wild Birds Unlimited - Bank st. and Kanata locations
Dog-Friendly Businesses
The Ottawa Humane Society’s Dog-Friendly Business Program is designed to increase pet-friendly attitudes in the community, by supporting dog-friendly local businesses. The OHS believes that both pet owners and non-pet owners should view pets as a positive and healthy part of the Ottawa community.
These are just some of our Dog-Friendly businesses! Are you ready to join the pack?
Dog-Friendly
Bingo Contest!
Play until Aug. 31
for your chance to win
The dog days of summer are here and it's the paw-fect pupportunity to get out with your dog and explore dog-friendly spots around Ottawa.
Pick up a Dog-Friendly Bingo card and collect stamps at participating businesses for your chance to win paw-some prizes, generously donated by our Dog-Friendly Business sponsors!
How To Play
1. Get your Card
Pick up an official DFBingo card at any participating OHS Dog-Friendly Buisiness.
2. Collect Stamps
Visit participating OHS Dog-Friendly Businesses throughout the summer and collect one stamp per business.
3. Earn Entries
The more rows you complete, the more chances you have to win!
- 1 completed line = 1 contest entry
- 2 completed lines = 3 contest entries
- 3 completed lines = 5 contest entries
- 4 completed lines = 7 contest entries
- 5 completed lines = 10 contest entries
Each entry will go into a draw to win one of several paw-some prize packs donated by our Dog-Friendly Business pawtners!
4. Submit to Win
Once you are finished playing, scan the QR code on the back of your DFBingo card to upload a photo of your stamped card and submit your entries. You can only submit your card once, so make sure you're done collecting stamps before uploading!
Participating Businesses
There are tons of great Dog-Friendly Businesses all around Ottawa for you to explore, but please note that only participating businesses will have stamps to stamp your card! Questions? Reach out to us at education@ottawahumane.ca
Participating Businesses in Dog-Friendly Bingo
Prizes
Stay tuned for prize pack details!
Thank you to our generous sponsors for donating prizes:
Why are Dog-Friendly Businesses Important?
They help create a more welcoming and dog-friendly community in Ottawa! Plus everything is better with your best friend by your side.
Spending time in public with your dog helps strengthen your bond and is a wonderful training and enrichment opportunity. It's a great chance to put the skills you've worked on together to the test!
Exposing dogs to new people, places, sounds and smells provides them essential socialization, making them more comfortable and calmer in all kinds of environments.
Dog-Friendly Businesses allow dogs to come on every journey with their favourite people! When dogs can tag along, fewer will be left in a hot car – an extremely dangerous situation.
- No purchase necessary.
- Contest closes Aug. 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Entries submitted after this time will not be eligible for entry into the prize draws.
- One card per person. Cards may only be uploaded once; collect as many stamps as possible before uploading. If multiple eligible cards are uploaded by the same person, only the first card received will be counted.
- Partially-completed lines are not eligible for entry into prize draw. Only full lines will be counted towards a valid entry. A fully completed line consists of five squares stamped in a row, column or diagonal line.
- 1 completed line = 1 prize entry
- 2 completed lines = 3 prize entries
- 3 completed lines = 5 prize entries
- 4 completed lines = 7 prize entries
- 5 completed lines = 10 prize entries
- Must be 19+ to collect prizes containing alcohol (valid ID required).
- One stamp per person per business may be collected from each eligible participating OHS Dog-Friendly Business.
- Dog is not required to be present in order to collect a stamp.
- Winners may only receive one prize pack. If you've won a prize, your name will be removed from subsequent prize draws.
- Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged, substituted or redeemed for cash.
- Any attempts to manipulate, tamper with or abuse the contest, including obtaining unauthorized stamps, may result in disqualification.
- Participating business staff are not responsible or involved in contest organization; questions can be directed to education@ottawahumane.ca
- Winners have 14 days to collect their prizes. If 14 days pass without prize collection, a redraw will occur and the prize will be given to a new winner. Winners will be notified by email or phone; pickup location is the Ottawa Humane Society, 245 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Bingo squares sponsored by OHS Dog-Friendly Businesses may be stamped by any participating business, they do not need to correlate with the business named on the sponsored square.
Questions? Contact us at education@ottawahumane.ca
Does your business welcome friendly dogs?
Join our Dog-Friendly Business Program and help us create a pet-friendly community!
Dog-Friendly Businesses By Category
- The Spaniel’s Tale
- Bushtukah (All locations)
- Plato’s Closet (Merivale location, St. Laurent location, Hazeldean location)
- Bad Dog Co. — Vintage Clothing
- Green Wall Vintage
- Tickled Pink
- Maker House Company
- Wabi-Sabi
- Love Lyla Books
- Brio Bodywear
- Copper Alley Gift Boutique
- The Village Quire
- Magpie Jewellery
- Fjällräven
- Bluboho
- Westboro Closet Candy
- Sole Freedom
- DUER
Storefront: Fitness and Beauty
Restaurants, Breweries and Cafes
Pet-Friendly Patio Only:
- Beyond The Pale Brewery
- Bicycle Craft Brewery
- Stray Dog Brewing
- Moulin in the Park
- Black Dog Bistro
- The Mill Tavern
- Miller's Oven Tea Room & Cafe
- Li Li's Lounge & Patio Bar
- Pizza All'Antica
- Café Latte Cino
- Hunter's Public House
- Barley Mow Westboro
- Happy Goat Coffee Co.
- Equator Coffee Westboro
- Trio Bistro & Lounge
- Koichi Ramen
- The Marlborough Pub and Eatery
Pet-Friendly Patio and Storefront:
Practice Petiquette
Bringing your dog to a Dog-Friendly Business? Practice responsible pet ownership to make sure it’s a positive experience for everyone – including your dog. Follow these tips for a positive Dog-Friendly Business outing!
Keep your dog on a leash at all times while in the store or patio. Stay close by and keep an eye on your pup so they don't get into things they shouldn't.
Take your dog for a potty break before entering a Dog-Friendly Business! Always carry poop bags to clean up after your dog in case of an accident.
Bring essential supplies with you like poop bags, treats, water, etc. If you're in for an extended stay on a dog-friendly patio, you might want to bring a blanket or bed to keep your dog comfortable!
Be Respectful of Others in the Space
Not everyone is interested or prepared to interact with your dog. Give others space unless they ask to pet your dog.
It's easy for public spaces to become overwhelming for a dog. Monitor your dog's comfort levels and if they need a break, take them outside or away from crowds for a minute to reset.
Remember to have fun! Visiting public spaces with your dog is a chance to strengthen your bond and give them mental, physical and social enrichment!
Do you know of a Dog-Friendly Business in Ottawa?
If you know a business in Ottawa that welcomes friendly dogs and you don't see it above, we want to hear about it! Send us an email at education@ottawahumane.ca
Help Us Make Ottawa Pet-Friendly!
Why Go Dog-Friendly?
Aside from having adorable furry visitors regularly popping into your workplace, the OHS Dog-Friendly Business Program offers many benefits for its members.
Businesses who join the program are added to the OHS Dog-Friendly Business List which is shared with supporters and the community through our website, blog, newsletters and social media channels.
We will also provide you with exclusive marketing and promotional opportunities, as well as special features on our social media channels.
You will also receive a welcome package that includes:
- A dog water dish;
- A dog leash;
- A dog treat jar, filled with treats;
- In-store signage and promotional materials; and
- A Dog-Friendly Business window decal.
Once approved, businesses pay a one-time 75$ onboarding fee. There is no cost to renewals! We’ll keep you up-to-date on upcoming events, news and activities happening at the OHS and in the community.
Eligibility Criteria:
In-person businesses and storefronts (retail, dining, apartments, hair salons, etc.) must welcome friendly, well-behaved dogs on their premises or patio area.
Service-based businesses that do not have a physical location for customers must offer the same service pricing to pet owners and non-pet owners alike (no additional pet fees), and demonstrate a measurable, meaningful effort that goes above and beyond for animals. Examples may include:
- A cleaning service that uses only pet-safe products and materials
- An IT company that encourages staff to bring their pets to the office
- A home inspection group with policies to ensure the humane treatment of pets during home viewings and walkthroughs
- A plumbing company that donates a portion of their proceeds to an animal welfare cause
Please note, we are accepting a limited number of applications from this category.
If you’re not quite there yet - no worries! We’d love to stay in touch and cheer you on as you grow into a dog-friendly superstar.
Please allow 5 business days for processing.
For more information about the program, email education@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166 ext. 204