Brookings offers a warm welcome to animal lovers and their cherished pets, providing amenities to ensure an inclusive and enjoyable visit. In this vibrant community, pet owners can rest easy, knowing their four-legged companions are taken care of.
Two excellent pet boarding options, Canine Country Club and Walk n’ Rohl Hotel, provide safe and comfortable accommodations for pets. Walk n’ Rohl Hotel ensures a pet’s freshness with convenient bathing services. Canine Country Club adds an innovative touch by offering live updates of a pet’s activities via Snapchat so traveling visitors can stay connected.
Brookings also provides many pet-friendly accommodations, some of which may charge a pet fee to ensure thorough cleaning after a stay. An 11,000 square-foot Bark Park at 12th Street South and Seventh Avenue South provides off-leash fun and exercise for dogs. On the southern end of Brookings, Dakota Nature Park provides a 135-acre area where dogs are welcome on-leash. Additionally, Big Sioux Vet Clinic has an on-call veterinarian readily available to address any unexpected pet concerns.
With these diverse pet-friendly amenities, Brookings has established itself as the perfect destination, ensuring beloved pets are in good hands while visitors explore all this charming city has to offer.
*This story has been written in collaboration with South Dakota State University‘s Public Relations class for our 2024 Visitor Guide. Read the guide here.*
