As pet parents, we love spending time with our pets and want to share our everyday experiences with them. Thanks to a few forward-thinking mall developers in Metro Manila, this dream can now be a reality. Instagrammable pet-friendly malls are now within your reach!
There are several pet-friendly malls where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and leisure activities with your four-legged buddies. Not only do these malls allow pets, but they’re also Instagram-worthy, providing numerous picturesque spots to snap that perfect picture of your pet. Let’s look at some of them!
1. Greenbelt, Makati
Greenbelt is an Instagrammable, pet-friendly mall complex located in the heart of Makati. It’s well known for its lush, green outdoor spaces, which serve as a breath of fresh air within the hustle and bustle of the city.
Although large dog breeds are only allowed outside the mall perimeter, small furry pals can be brought inside if they’re inside carriers or are leashed and wearing pet diapers. The Greenbelt Zen Garden is a favorite among pet parents, as it offers tons of nature-themed photo opportunities.
Greenbelt is located at Ayala Center, Makati.
2. SM Aura, Taguig
SM malls are typically pet-friendly and allow you to bring your furry pal even without a pet pass. You just have to keep them leashed or in a carrier or pet stroller within the premises. SM Aura (formerly SM Aura Premier) is particularly Instagrammable and even has a dedicated Paw Park at the Skypark on Level 5. It’s an Instagrammable, pet-friendly mall you just can’t pass up on!
The Paw Park has pet-focused amenities like water fountains, benches, and disposal bins for when you clean up after your furry friends. You can enter for free, and you can register your pet for a Pet ID for a hassle-free experience when accessing the Paw Park.
SM Aura is located at McKinley Parkway corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
3. UP Town Center, Quezon City
UP Town Center boasts a lot of restaurants offering al fresco dining so you can eat with your pet. Moreover, if you want to take pictures of your doggo playing under the sun, UP Town Center has an outdoor dog park.
There are two sections within the UP Town Center BarkYard: one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Dogs of all sizes can enjoy running around and playing with size-appropriate amenities while playing with other pups.
UP Town Center is located at 216 Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.
4. Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City
If you prefer to let your pet play indoors, you’d be delighted to know that Robinsons Magnolia has an indoor Pet Park. This area in this Instagrammable, pet-friendly mall is complete with ramps, bars, and other amenities your furry pal can play with. Just make sure to register at the Robinsons Malls Happy Pets Club to access the area.
Robinsons Magnolia is located at Aurora Blvd, corner Doña Hemady St, New Manila, Quezon City.
5. Estancia Mall
Estancia Mall also doesn’t require pet passes—you just have to keep your pet on a leash. You can also opt for carriers or trollies, so long as you make sure to keep your pet buddies under control. A huge part of this is to prepare for little accidents, such as pooping, peeing, and vomiting, so it’s best to prepare a bag filled with necessities to be sure.
Estancia Mall also sits beside a mini park, where you can enjoy the fresh air and grass after a long day of mall strolling.
Estancia Mall is located at 1605 Meralco Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig.
The Takeaway
The best way to bond with your pet is to spend time with them, and lucky for us, in the metro, the city offers a variety of pet-friendly places—and aesthetically pleasing ones at that, perfect for posting on your Instagram.
As you plan your weekends, keep this list in mind to capture your best bonding moments!
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