The Woodlands is 28 miles (45 km) north of Houston along Interstate 45 and offers many entertainment venues including two movie theaters, over 150 restaurants, a publicly accessible waterway, dancing waterfalls with music, and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, summer home of the Houston Symphony and catering for many large acts (rock bands to classical).
Pet Laws in The Woodlands and Tomball
It is the law for all cats and dogs over three months of age and living in unincorporated Harris County to wear a Harris County license tag and to have a current rabies vaccination. Find more information on Harris County Pet Laws.
Pet-Friendly Activities in The Woodlands and Tomball
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market
7 Switchbud Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77380
The Market has many agricultural and artisan vendors who grow or produce the goods they sell. They enjoy seeing their dog customers and their humans each week.
Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row The Woodlands, TX 77380
Riva Row Boat House is a beautiful amenity in The Woodlands that’s perfect for many occasions, including a family outing, a date, or group games. Within walking distance from Market Street and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, it’s a great way to see The Woodlands Waterway from a kayak point of view.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants in The Woodlands and Tomball
Robard’s
2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Friday’s are the paw-fect day to bring your fur baby to Robard’s! Yappy Hour offers specialty cocktails and the tastiest treats possible for both you and your pup!
Crust Pizza Co.
26400 Kuykendahl, Suite A120 The Woodlands, TX 77389
Enjoy a slice with your furry pal on the patio here.
Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar
26400 Kuykendahl Rd, Tomball, TX 77375
At Fielding’s local kitchen + bar, fresh is everything. They source their products from 44 Farms, Houston Dairymaids, Mill King Family Creamery, small wineries, and craft brewers everywhere. They hand-cut their steaks, dry-age their beef, make their fresh pasta, and bake all their bread and pastries daily.
Craft Grill
25219 Kuykendahl Rd #G110, Tomball, TX 77375
Plenty of room to spread out on their expanded size outdoor patio with umbrella tables. Features free wi-fi, big screen TVs, and for your canine companion; their own bowl of clean, fresh cool water and a complimentary dogbone-shaped puppy biscuit made in-house!
Pet-Friendly Accommodations in The Woodlands and Tomball
Candlewood Suites Houston (The Woodlands)
17525 St. Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Pets are allowed with one time non-refundable fee. Maximum of 2 pets per room. Each pet must weigh less than 80 pounds. Record of complete vaccinations required.
Hyatt Place Houston / The Woodlands
1909 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact for pet and cleaning fees.
Recommended Pet Services in The Woodlands and Tomball
Creekside Animal Hospital
26219 Kuykendahl Rd Tomball, TX 77375
Creekside Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, an in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
Pet-Friendly Parks in The Woodlands and Tomball
Bear Branch Park
5200 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cattail Park
9323 Cochrans Crossing Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381
Harper’s Landing Park
2 N. Blair Bridge Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77385
Rob Fleming Park
6055 Creekside Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77389
Tamarac Park
1300 N. Millbend Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
Terramont Park
8500 Terramont Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77382
Animal Control Agencies in The Woodlands and Tomball
Montgomery Animal Control
8535 Hwy 242 Conroe, Texas 77385 Montgomery County Animal Control Authority is responsible for enforcement of the Montgomery County Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance as well as the Montgomery County Wild and Dangerous Animal Ordinance.
History of The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a community west of Interstate Highway 45 and eleven miles south of Conroe in southern Montgomery County. In 1972 the Mitchell Energy and Development Corporation, as a response to the growth of nearby Houston, began to build, on 23,000 acres, a planned community called The Woodlands. The first homes were ready for purchase in 1974, and by 1980 the community had a population of 11,197, six schools, six parks, five churches, and a public library. About 160 companies had opened offices there by 1981. In 1990 The Woodlands numbered 29,205 inhabitants. The population reached 55,649 in 2000. You can read more here
History of Tomball
The original settlers to the area now called Tomball began arriving from Europe in the mid-1800s filled with dreams, hope for a better life, and a desire for true freedom in a new home. These pioneers were pleased to find the thick, lush forests around Spring Creek to be much like the Black Forest of Germany and prime property for a soon-to-come lumber industry. They also found the rich soil throughout the area to be perfect for farming and livestock. Just after the turn of the 20th Century this simple railroad stop and surrounding community were named Peck, but soon that all would change. In ceremonies held on December 2, 1907, at the now historic downtown depot, Peck was renamed Tomball in honor of the man responsible for routing the railroad and its operations through the small town…his name was Thomas Ball. Read more here.
