National Pet Day: Pet-Friendly Restaurants Near Venice-Mar Vista

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By JOE LIPOVICH (Patch Staff)

VENICE, CA — Monday is National Pets Day, and many residents as well as others across the country are honoring their furry friends.

According to petdayusa.com, National Pet Day was founded by Animal Welfare Advocate Colleen Paige, to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters and rescues all around the globe. The organization urges Americans to volunteer at local animal shelters, donate pet supplies and to have fun with their fur children.

What better way to do that than to take your fur baby out to eat!

Only service animals are allowed inside restaurants in the United States, but many locations in the area have outdoor seating that is pet-friendly. According to BringFido.com, there are these restaurants in the area that have outdoor seating for you and your loved one.

1. Rose Cafe
2. 3 Square Cafe + Bakery
3. Baby Blues BBQ
4. Piccolo
5. Mosto Enoteca
6. Shima
7. Oscar's Cerveteca
8. The Terrace Cafe
9. Johnnie's New York Pizzeria

Please note, there may be seasonal restrictions on patios at certain locations.

Editor's Note: Is there a location we missed? Let us know in the comments section.