The Ultimate Guide for
Media Pet Parents

Are you new to Media? Have you lived here for a while and are looking for new pet services? We’ve got you covered!

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Vets Veterinarians
Veterinary Hospital

Media Veterinary Hospital

Media Veterinary Hospital: provides compassionate, quality veterinary care for your dog, cat, or exotic pet throughout its life.

Veterinary Hospital

Providence Animal Center

Providence Animal Center offers exceptional, affordable, and life-affirming rescue, adoption, medical care, and training for companion animals, and serve as a community resource that inspires others to embrace the human-animal bond.

Veterinary Hospital

Vetco Total Care Veterinary Hospital

Vetco Total Care Veterinary Hospital: Our approach to veterinary care is to make essential routine care for your pet affordable and accessible.
Please visit our pet hospital, conveniently located where you shop
Veterinary Hospital

The Cat Hospital of Media

The Cat Hospital of Media: At the Cat Hospital of Media, your cat will find compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced veterinary care. We provide exceptional customer service in a family-friendly environment. When you bring your cat to the Cat Hospital of Media, your cat is family.

Veterinary Hospital

Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Aston

Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Aston: Our philosophy and goal are to provide personalized, high-quality medical care for our patients.

Vets Mobile Vet
Veterinary Hospital

Gentle Doctor In-Home Veterinary Care, LLC

Gentle Doctor In-Home Veterinary Care, LLC: Dr. de Jong’s mobile veterinary practice covers the Media area as well as central and northern Delaware County and portions of Montgomery and Chester counties.

Vets Emergency Vets
Veterinary Hospital

Pinnacle Vet Specialists

Pinnacle Vet Specialists: Comprehensive 24/7 emergency care and specialized veterinary services located in Glen Mills.
Veterinary Hospital

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital:Conveniently located right in Springfield, offering 24-hour emergency care and veterinary services.

Veterinary Hospital

Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center

Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center: Located on West Chester Pike in Havertown, providing dedicated 24/7 emergency care and monitoring for pets.

Grooming Cat and Dog Grooming
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Terry's Top Dog Pet Salon

Terry’s Top Dog Pet Salon: Located just outside of Media in Aston, Terry’s grooms dogs and cats.
Dog Grooming

Sit. Stay. Spa

Sit. Stay. Spa:Is a full-service dog grooming salon in a quiet, relaxing, and caring environment.

Cat Grooming

The Cat Hospital of Media

The Cat Hospital of Media: Our technicians are skilled in even the most difficult-to-handle kitties.
Dog Grooming

Petco Grooming

Petco Grooming:Located on Baltimore Pike in Media, Petco offers walk-ins and appointments for grooming.

Daycare Doggie Daycare
Pet Resort

VCA Family Pet Resort

VCA Family Pet Resort: Located just up the road in Newtown Square, this massive facility offers acres of indoor and outdoor playground space designed for exercise and active socialization.
Doggie Daycare

Fuzzy Butts

Fuzzy Butts:Located just a short drive away in Garnet Valley, this family-owned facility offers a massive 12,000-square-foot climate-controlled indoor space with three playrooms divided by size, plus a secure outdoor yard for all-day play and socialization.

Training Dog Training
In-home Training

Holistic K9 Solutions

Holistic K9 Solutions: A premium in-home training service that takes a comprehensive, lifestyle-focused approach to behavior modification. They specialize in teaching natural canine communication, structural pack leadership, and customized lifestyle changes to address complex issues such as leash reactivity and anxiety.
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BARK U

BARK U: Offers certified positive reinforcement training programs, including a Puppy Start Right class, Manners & More training for adolescents, and private, personalized 1-on-1 instruction.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Dog Parks
STATE PARK

Ridley Creek State Park

Ridley Creek State Park: Boasting over 2,600 acres of woodlands, it features miles of both paved and unpaved hiking trails alongside the beautiful creek.
COUNTY PARK

Rose Tree County Park

Rose Tree County Park: Rose Tree Park is on 118 rolling acres in Upper Providence Township, just outside Media. The picturesque park features mature trees, a woodland trail, picnic tables, a playground, a gazebo, an outdoor amphitheater, and a former steeplechase course.

COMMUNITY PARK

Houtman Park

Houtman Park: Houtman Park, located at the corner of Park Avenue and Lincoln Street, is a wooded park site of approximately 2.6 acres in Upper Providence Township.
COMMUNITY PARK

Cherry Street Park

Cherry Street Park: Located on Cherry Street, it is easily accessible from Winter Street. Pets are welcome, but local sports clubs often use the field.
COMMUNITY PARK

Glen Providence Park

Glen Providence Park: Glen Providence is a 33–acre park nestled in a steep valley between Media Borough and Upper Providence, Pennsylvania.
NATURE PRESERVE

Natural Lands Wawa Preserve

Natural Lands Wawa Preserve: A fantastic 98-acre preserve right here in Media featuring beautiful hiking trails that traverse dense woodlands along Rocky Run Creek and sunny meadows.
NATURE PRESERVE

Hildacy Preserve

Hildacy Preserve: A dog-friendly 55-acre habitat diversity that attracts abundant wildlife.
DOG-FRIENDLY DINING Dog-Friendly Restaurants
ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Ariano

Ariano: Family-owned Italian Restaurant in the heart of downtown Media. Limited outdoor seating is available.
ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Fellini Cafe of Media

Fellini Cafe of Media: Located on State Street in Media, Fellini’s has become an oasis for all who enjoy first–class Italian cuisine in a cozy trattoria.
BREWERY & PUB

Sterling Pig Brewery

Sterling Pig Brewery: Sterling Pig Brewery brings local flavor and elevated pub favorites to the Baltimore Pike.
MEXICAN & TACO BAR

Jaco Juice and Taco Bar

Jaco Juice and Taco Bar: Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four outdoor, pet-friendly tables at JACO Juice & Taco Bar. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido must wait outside while you place your order inside.
BREWERY & PUB

State Street Pub

State Street Pub: Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy gastropub favorites and a great weekend brunch.
CLASSIC DINER

Court Diner

Court Diner: A perfect spot for classic diner comfort food, where you can dine outside together at an umbrella-covered table right on the porch.

ASIAN CUISINE

Margaret Kuo's

Margaret Kuo’s offers incredible, authentic Northern Chinese and Japanese cuisine, with a few pet-friendly tables outside for you and your dog.
GARDEN PATIO DINING

Barking Dog Garden Patio

Barking Dog Garden Patio: Media’s best-kept secret! Tucked just off State Street, this intimate, garden-to-table BYOB restaurant offers an incredible dog-friendly outdoor dining experience.

Note: They only have a few tables, operate on select dates from spring through fall, and require reservations.

DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT

Dining Under the Stars

Dining Under the Stars: Don’t forget that from May through September, State Street closes to traffic every Wednesday evening! It’s a massively popular, dog-friendly way to dine right out in the street with your pup at participating spots like Ariano and Fellini.
LOCAL PET SHOPS Specialty Shops
Local Shop

Braxton's Animal Work

Braxton’s Animal Works: Located a short drive away in Wayne, this iconic, third-generation family-owned pet supply store is legendary in the area for its incredible customer service, specialized wellness products, and a self-service dog wash station!
Local Shop

GiggyBites Bakery for Dogs

GiggyBites Bakery for Dogs: Located just a short drive down the road in Chadds Ford, this incredible local dog bakery specializes in fresh, house-baked, all-natural birthday cakes, seasonal cookies, and wholesome treats made on-site. They also feature a premium boutique shop filled with high-quality food, unique toys, and fun gear.
Local Shop

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies

Concord Pet Foods & Supplies: Conveniently located just down the road in Aston, this family-owned regional favorite focuses on friendly customer service, excellent holistic and premium food selections, and unique toys and accessories for local pet parents.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Pet-Friendly Businesses and Events
COFFEE SHOP

Starbucks

Starbucks: doesn’t allow dogs inside stores, but they do welcome dogs outside, and will even offer them a tasty “puppuccino” if you ask.
BARBERSHOP

Giovanni's Barbershop

Giovanni’s Barbershop: providing top-notch grooming services exclusively for men, and you can bring your dog with you!
ART STUDIO

Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist: Located right at the corner of State and Orange Streets, they host popular seasonal “Paint Your Pet” BYOB nights where you send in a photo of your fur baby, and their artists help you paint a custom portrait!
HOLIDAY EVENT

Rose Tree Festival of Lights

Rose Tree Festival of Lights: A treasured Delco holiday tradition! The massive walk-through light display at Rose Tree Park is free and welcomes friendly, leashed dogs to join the festive stroll.
ANNUAL EVENT

Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park: Join us every October for our biggest event of the year! Register to walk or run in our unique dog-friendly 5K at Rose Tree Park with or in honor of a four-legged friend. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome but not required.
PET SUPPLY STORE

Petco

Petco: located at 1087 W. Baltimore Pike. Visit for all your pet’s nutrition, health, and grooming needs. Veterinary care and grooming are also available.
CRAFT STORE

Michael’s

Michael’s: Well-behaved, properly restrained pets are welcome in all their locations.

*Some stores that do NOT allow pets are Costco, Walmart, Target, IKEA, and Whole Foods.

PET-FRIENDLY HOTELS Places to Stay With Your Pet

If someone visits you with a pet, they can bring them along! We can do drop-in visits for their pets when they visit with you or go out to dinner!

HOTEL & SUITES

Hampton Inn and Suites in Media

Hampton Inn and Suites in Media: 300 S. Beatty Road, Media, PA
HOTEL

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn: 2 Donovan Drive, Media, PA
LOCAL RESOURCES Miscellaneous
ONLINE COMMUNITY

Dogs of Media

Dogs of Media is a fun Facebook page.

ANIMAL SERVICES

Animal Control, Media, PA

Animal Control, Media, PA, what to do if you find a lost dog.
Online RESOURCES Delco Trail Mix / Trails & Tails

Do you love walking with your four-legged friend in the great outdoors? If you do, download the Delco Trail Mix Passport and start earning Delco swag for you and Fido. Trails include Ridley Creek State Park, Chester Creek Trail, Glen Providence Park, Hildacy Preserve, Linvill/Orchard Trail, Rose Tree County Park, and many others.

Pet Sitters

Steph’s Pet Sitting, LLC

Serving the Media, PA area since 2006!