What it means to be a pet-inclusive community.

It’s no secret that pets are an integral part of a healthy and happy community. Pets get us out of the house, encourage relationships with new people and foster stronger neighborhood bonds. A new program called Pet Inclusive Novato has just launched and we hope more cities in Marin add their own Pet Inclusive programs.

Pet Inclusive Novato encourages and celebrates pet-inclusive practices in Novato housing, restaurants, hotels, retail stores and workplaces. From offering a pet menu featuring real food in an expansive outdoor area to hosting robust pet adoption, vaccination and training events, each of these businesses has expanded its core offering to support customers’ enjoyment of life with their pets.