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title: "Dog-friendly Matthews: 13 places to go with your dog"
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# Dog-friendly Matthews: places to go with your dog

_City guide · United States_

Matthews with a dog is easier when you know where you're welcome. This guide lists 13 dog-friendly places in Matthews – vets, shops and dog parks – with notes on dogs inside, water bowls and off-lead areas.

**Places:** 13 · **Vets:** 5 · **Shops:** 4 · **Dog parks:** 2

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/35.1259/-80.7087

## Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Matthews

Matthews has 2 dog parks. Your dog can run off-lead at Hundezone and Hundezone, for example. Check the signs on site.

## Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Matthews has 5 vets and animal clinics and 4 shops that let dogs in.

## Missing a place in Matthews?

Know a café, park or beach in Matthews that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Matthews.

## [Dog-friendly vets in Matthews](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/matthews/vets) (5)

- [Animal Eye Clinic](https://maps.dog/en/place/animal-eye-clinic-matthews-6f68e5) — Vet · Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Banfield Pet Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/banfield-pet-hospital-matthews-3b7b65) — Vet · Windsor Square Drive 1815, 28105 Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [BluePearl Pet Hospital](https://maps.dog/en/place/bluepearl-pet-hospital-matthews-5f46aa) — Vet · Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews, NC](https://maps.dog/en/place/carolina-veterinary-specialists-matthews-nc-matthews-83961c) — Vet · Campus Ridge Road 4099, 28104 Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Plantation Animal Clinic](https://maps.dog/en/place/plantation-animal-clinic-matthews-161b8e) — Vet · West John Street 135, 28105 Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly shops in Matthews](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/matthews/shops) (4)

- [Dogs Day Out](https://maps.dog/en/place/dogs-day-out-matthews-684663) — Shop · Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Pet Supermarket](https://maps.dog/en/place/pet-supermarket-matthews-392202) — Shop · Weddington Road 3022, 28105 Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [PetSmart](https://maps.dog/en/place/petsmart-matthews-3d73dd) — Shop · East Independence Boulevard 9905, 28105 Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Wags to Whiskers](https://maps.dog/en/place/wags-to-whiskers-matthews-fab7f7) — Shop · Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly dog parks in Matthews](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/matthews/dog-parks) (2)

- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-matthews-3f08b4) — Dog park · Matthews. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-matthews-e53d13) — Dog park · Matthews. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly places in Matthews](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/matthews/other) (2)

- [Heritage Trail](https://maps.dog/en/place/heritage-trail-matthews-aed817) — Other · Matthews. Allowed on a leash.
- [Heritage Trail](https://maps.dog/en/place/heritage-trail-matthews-2d83c7) — Other · Matthews. Allowed on a leash.

## FAQ

### Is Matthews dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 13 places in Matthews where dogs are welcome, including vets, shops and dog parks.

### Where can my dog go off-lead in Matthews?

For example at Hundezone and Hundezone. Check the signs on site.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.

## Nearby

- [Charlotte](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/charlotte) — 117 places, 14 km
- [Pineville](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/pineville) — 11 places, 16 km
- [Concord](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/concord-us) — 9 places, 33 km
- [Huntersville](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/huntersville) — 8 places, 38 km
- [Mooresville](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/mooresville) — 12 places, 50 km
- [Lexington](https://maps.dog/en/guides/united-states/lexington-us-3) — 9 places, 89 km

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