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Where to adopt a dog in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs shelters like the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Animal Samaritans in Thousand Palms make it easy to adopt a rescue dog. Both offer thorough matching processes and full medical care with each adoption. If you're hanging out…

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Dog-friendly hikes in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly desert hikes with mountain panoramas and fresh desert air. Try the Homme/Adams Park loop with its off-leash area, the challenging Homestead Trail, or 17 miles of paths at Mission Creek Preserve. The California desert region…

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Dog-friendly hikes

Greater Palm Springs has scenic trails perfect for dogs. The Homme/Adams Park Loop features an off-leash area at the base of the mountains, the Homestead Trail delivers panoramic views and Mission Creek Preserve offers over 17 miles of desert hiking.

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Find your oasis in dog-friendly Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs rolls out the welcome mat for dogs with pet-friendly patios, luxury hotel stays, and outdoor adventures. From craft cocktails at Boozehounds to off-leash romps at Palm Springs Dog Park, this desert destination has something for every pup.

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Unique outdoor adventures

Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly adventures well beyond hiking trails. Watch championship polo in Indio, tour vintage warbirds at the Palm Springs Air Museum, camp at Lake Cahuilla, or stroll through Moorten Botanical Garden with your leashed pup.

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Homestead Trail (the cross hike), Palm Desert

The Homestead Trail in Palm Desert climbs 689 feet up Shadow Mountain to a giant illuminated cross with stunning views below. Start at Homme Adams Park, where dogs can run off-leash across 27 acres of open space. The dog-friendly Homestead…

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Snoozing and specials

Greater Palm Springs pampers pups at beautifully restored hotels like the Ingleside Inn, La Serena Villas, and Sands Hotel. Expect dog beds, treats, and stylish mid-century surroundings that may make you and Fido never want to leave. In Greater Palm…

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Go retro in a dog-friendly airstream trailer

Sleep in a vintage Airstream trailer with your dog at locations across Southern California. AutoCamp in Joshua Tree, Caravan Outpost in Ojai, and Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert all offer retro-chic, pet-friendly accommodations with modern comforts. Retro is all the…

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New dog-friendly hotels in California

From the Sheraton Redding and Kimpton Sawyer in Sacramento to boutique spots in West Hollywood and Huntington Beach, here is a statewide roundup of newly opened and recently renovated hotels that welcome dogs, listed from north to south.

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Greater Palm Springs: Gateway to the desert

Greater Palm Springs rolls out the welcome mat for dogs with pet-friendly luxury resorts, retro boutique motels, patio restaurants with pooch menus, and endless sunshine. The region spans multiple communities along the I-10 corridor, each with its own dog-friendly appeal.

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Pamper your pooch

Greater Palm Springs is a shopping paradise for pups. Canine boutiques like Cold Nose Warm Heart, Bones-N-Scones and Desert Pampered Pets offer everything from gourmet treats and custom outfits to grooming services and high-quality food. Not only can dogs dine…

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