Let the DOGventures begin!
Whenever you decide to sign up for a #DPDateWithADog, you’re giving a shelter dog the opportunity to shine. They get an afternoon of fun, exploring, and tail wags outside of the shelter.
You can take them to lunch, to run errands, to the beach and so many other dog-friendly places that will help give them exposure. Maybe, you’ll meet someone interested in adopting!
To take a dog on a date, feel free to come in any day of the week from 12 PM – 5 PM.
Fun Places to Take Your Doggie Date right in Summerville!
Coffee Shops:
Cuppa Manna
Coastal Coffee
Dunkin’- For a Pup-Cup!
Starbucks- For a Pup-Cup!
Outdoor activities:
A picture with the dog statue at Azalea Park
Ashley River Park
Visit the World’s Largest Sweet Tea
Go to Visit Summerville and pick an activity!
Hutchinson Square
Visit the Sweet Tea Mural
Restaurants:
Icehouse
Newk’s Eatery in Azalea Square
Dog and Duck of Summerville
The Eclectic Chef
Chicken Salad Chick in Azalea Square
Montreux Bar and Grill
Shuckin’ Shack
Pet Stores/Shopping:
PetSmart
Petco
All is Well Pets
PuppyKatz
Home Depot
Brewery’s/Wineries:
Frothy Beard in Summerville
Accent on Wine
A Date with Sky
Watch this video to read about a doggie date that one of our longest residents Sky went on!

Need a companion on your morning run? Take a shelter pup with you!
All you have to do is fill in your email below about your interest in taking part in the Doggie Date – Running Edition! Then you will specify your time of interest and when you can bring them back. The best part… you don’t have to wait until when we open to the public (noon) to come in. With scheduling a time, you have the flexibility to pick up your running buddy starting at 7:45 AM.
Interested in the Doggie Date – Running Edition? Fill out the form below and you will be contacted by Dorchester Paws staff to set up your date.
Dogs on Dates
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Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-3820
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12 – 5 p.m.
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