Dog Haven

Dog Friendly Lodging

Holiday Inn-Waterfront 940 W. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone: (616) 846-1000, Toll Free: (800) 788-8411, Fax: (616) 846-0462

Rodeway Inn-Grand Haven 1010 S. Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 846-1800, Toll Free: (800) 745-8660

Serendipity Resort-Downtown 200 Franklin, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 842-2761

Sleep Inn & Suites 4869 Becker Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 892-8000

Parks for Dogs

Ottawa county parks are located throught our area and have provided a dog brochure to review. Ottawa County Parks Dog Brouchure PDF 

Grand Haven State Park 
Pets must be kept on a 6 foot leash. Animals must never be left unattended. Please clean up after your animals. No pets on the beach area. These rules apply year round.

Ferrysburg MI Coast Guard Park
New Dog Park opening up spring of 2010. A fenced in area to unleash your dog, open from 7am to dusk located at the West end of Coast Guard Park, no fees.

Grand Haven Charter Township 
Both parks allow dog with no fees, summer open 8am to 10pm. winter you park outside gate at Hofma Preserve. Rules are that “Pets must remain under immediate control at all times”. No dogs are allowed on the athletic fields at Hofma Park.
Hofma Park-located off Ferris
Hofma Preserve- located off of 168th to the end of Sleeper

Grand Haven City Parks

Plastic bag dispensers have been placed in the following locations:
Entrance and next to the parking lot at Duncan Woods

Linear Park Entrance on Harbor
Island

City Beach at the end of Grand
Avenue

Near the Imagination Station at
Mulligan’s Hollow

At the entrance of Mulligan’s Hollow
Ski Bowl Service Road

On the fence at Mulligan’s Hollow
ball diamond

One at each entrance of Lake Forest
Cemetery (a total of four)

Behind the fenced-in area of the
Waterfront Stadium at the Municipal Marina

East Grand River Park

Bicentennial Park

Farmers Market

Various locations on the Boardwalk 

Existing City Ordinances Dog and pet owners are expected to adhere to the following ordinances:
1. All dogs and pets must be on a leash, no longer than six feet (if not retractable), twenty-five feet (if retractable), and under the control of the person holding the leash anywhere in the City except private property (City Code Section 7.1 and 7.4).
Dogs are permitted without a leash on the north side of Lake Avenue between the street and the roadway to the water tanks, along the base of the sand dune.
3. Dog or pet feces must be picked up and disposed of properly (City Code Section 7.9).

There are certain areas within the City limits where dogs and pets are prohibited. These areas are specifically posted;
“No Dogs Allowed,” “No Pets Allowed,” or “No Animals Allowed.”
These areas include:
The City Beach between the swim buoys (Memorial Day to Labor Day), however, dogs are permitted on the City Beach south of the southerly swim buoy.
Central Park
On the Pier
Farmers Market (while open on Wednesday & Saturday)

Read Article on Grand Haven-Named one fo the Best Pet Friendly Beaches to take dogs to within 200 miles of Chicago

Spring Lake Village Spring Lake Village allows dogs on leashes at both Central Park and Mill Point Park.

Pet Stores, Dog Washes, Dog Grooming & Doggie Day Care

 

Must Love Dogs Boutique & Spa
211 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Summer Hours
Sunday & Monday - 10am - 6pm
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Phone 616-935-9588 

Must Love Dogs is a great place for your furry companion. They take dogs very seriously and have as much fun doing it as possible. At thier boutique, you will find everything from all natural foods, packaged & bakery treats, toys, collars, leashes, beds, bowls to doggie clothing, people clothing, jewelry, spa products and dog-related gifts. Naturally, dogs are welcome. They also offer a self-serve dog grooming facility. The facility includes an elevated claw-foot tub, grooming table, etc. All you need to bring is the "dirty" dog. Also, check out Clean Canine Club! The staff at Must Love Dogs knows how important your dog is to you and your family. With this in mind, everyone here is trained to help you find what your pup needs to be healthy, happy and stylish!

Paw Pro & Company
1107 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Hours Monday-Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm
Phone 616-850-0035

Paw Pro & Company People’s Choice Award for Best Groomer in the Tri-Cities for 2009! Paw Pro has been proudly serving Grand Haven and the surrounding area since 1999. Thier staff is trained in the latest grooming and training techniques. We strive to provide quality, individualized service to you and your pet(s) in a friendly, clean and low stress atmosphere. Located in Washington Square. Full Service Grooming in the Tri-Cities area
All Breeds, Mixed Breeds, and Feline. Doggie Daycare Obedience/Conformation Training
Pet Supplies, Diets, Accessories 

Old Boy’s Brewhouse

Old Boy’s Brewhouse

971 W Savidge St Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-9950
Open Hours Monday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Tuesday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Wednesday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Thursday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm
Old Boys' Brewhouse is an award winning eatery serves American food with a Dog themed menu. The dimly lit eatery offers a casual atmosphere that's full of fun for the whole family. They sell homemade dog treats and themed T-shirts, hats and accessories.

 

Ferrysburg Dog Wash Center

Ferrysburg Dog Wash Center
17629 174th Ave, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone 616-850-0071
A self service dog wash with 2 Full stations, they provide aprons to keep you dry as you scrub up your pooch, and sell toilets to get your dog super dry.

Events that include the Pooch

Winterfest 

Family Dog Pull - Saturday January 30, 2010 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sponsored by the City Farmer, at Mulligan’s Hollow. Registration at 9:00 AM. Races begin at 9:30 AM. Call (616) 842-0360 for information and list of rules.

 

 Spring Lake Heritage Festival

 Dog Walk–Tuesday June 15, 2010

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures;
they give unconditional love.
For me they are the role model for being alive."
- Gilda Radner

The dog walk is a family event that begins at Central Park in Spring Lake and ends at Old Boys’ Brewhouse (OBBH). The canines take their family members on a walk down the bike path to OBBH for an evening of fun and frolic. Dogs are encouraged to “dress to impress” in their finest costumes for this event. 
When the dogs and their humans arrive at their destination, the dogs can participate in contests such as the “Rolling Over” contest, the “Jumping” contest and the “Show and Tell What They Do Best” contest … and, of course, the “Dressed to Impress” contest. Dogs are awarded prizes donated by Old Boys’ Brewhouse and gift certificates from the Must Love Dogs store in downtown Grand Haven. 

There is a donation/registration fee to participate with the proceeds going to the Harbor Humane Society. This is the kickoff event for the Spring Lake Heritage Festival and this year it will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Families and pets meet from 6:00-6:30 to register and have pictures taken, and the walk begins at 6:30PM. Water bowls are available along the path for dogs to refresh themselves during the walk. 

For further information, please contact: Alice Donahue, Chair, at aadonahue@chartermi.net. To register your pet, yourself, and your family for this event, please click here and return form prior to Dog Walk event.