The Business
Buddies App
The app is where Business Buddies really comes alive — a living, searchable guide to every business we've found with a resident animal, plus the ones that simply welcome pets through the door.
Choose your city — Louisville and Lexington are live now, with more on the way. From there, browse a broad category like Coffee & Food or Services, then narrow into the subcategory that matches what you're after, whether that's a casual restaurant, a vet clinic, or a neighborhood bar.
Looking for something specific? Search for a dentist with an emotional support dog on staff, or a bar with a resident cat. Or skip the search entirely and just wander — every listing is sorted so you're never scrolling through a wall of businesses that don't fit what you're in the mood for.
Once you've found a Buddy, get directions straight there from wherever you're standing.
DogA resident dog calls this place home
CatA resident cat calls this place home
FriendlyNo resident animal, but pets are welcome to visit
Some listings carry additional tags for other resident animals — think horses, chickens, alpacas, and more.
Keep an eye out for businesses marked as a Diamond in the Scruff or a Hidden Gem — these are Buddies we've spotlighted for going above and beyond for their community, on and off the map.
- Check InLog your visit and add up to four photos of the pets you meet
- Leave NotesTell other people about your visit — even if the resident pet was out that day
- Like & CommentJoin the conversation on other people's check-ins
- Earn BadgesRack up check-ins across different Buddies to unlock badges
Digital Punch Cards — for your favorite coffee shops and breweries
Prospector's Path — a discovery tool built for exploring new Buddies
BFF Membership — an annual membership with year-round discounts at participating businesses