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Dog owners are always on the lookout for fun, friendly places they can take their pets. We were recently invited by Chevrolet to tool around with their pooch-loving pros to check out the Best of Dog-Friendly Businesses Tour of Los Angeles. Here are four L.A. destinations that welcome furry friends.

Pussy & Pooch
564 S. Main St., Los Angeles, 90013
If you're in the downtown area, Pussy & Pooch is truly one of the best pet stores in Los Angeles. Not only does it stock awesome pet toys, beds and clothes, the Pawbar has a daily selection of raw meat meals, simmered stews and meaty bones, in addition to gourmet treats, snacks and more. With prices ranging from $3 for a quick snack to $7 for a full-size meal for a large dog, you can't go wrong. My pup enjoyed the beef stew -- so much so that I had to get her a second bowl!

Silver Lake Dog Park
1873 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026
If you want a quiet place to reflect with your dog, this isn't it; this is more like a 1.25-acre nightclub of dirty, furry fun. There are always lots of other dogs and a few shady spots to sit on a sunny day. The people are cool, and it's a great place to spot celebs and their pups!

Be honest, your (human) sweetheart isn't the only true love in your life. If you're taking a special trip Valentine's weekend, why not bring your precious pooch with you?

Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel & Spa in Vero Beach, Fla., is offering a new package that's sure to get your dog's tail wagging: The Pooch n' Smooch package, which, for the Valentine's Day weekend, starts at $368 per night. (For non-holidays, peak season rates begin at $288 per night and off season rates begin at $198 per night. The package will be available through December 22, 2010.)

While the hotel property is always pet-friendly, the Pooch n' Smooch package makes your "ménage à paw" extra special by offering a Pampered Pooch Picnic at the Dog Park (with a basket that includes a picnic blanket, two wine spritzers, organic treats for mom and dad, dog treats, ball, collapsible dog bowl, and a clean-up bag); turndown amenity of Champagne and homemade doggie treats from local pet boutique Hearth & Hound; and a $5 donation to Indian River County Humane Society.

If that's not quite enough, you can purchase upgrades including a photo shoot with your pet on the beach ($75) and two Kimpton bathrobes and a dog bed ($300).

If this package doesn't quite tickle your fancy, don't worry; there are lots of pet-friendly hotels available for you to choose from!