Gables End is pet-friendly, so when we stumbled onto this little canine gem we had to share. Want to spend more quality time with your best friend? Looking for a  great list of dog friendly spots near our Mountain View community?

Fido Factor is a website featuring user-generated dog friendly listings including parks, restaurants, hotels, vets, pet stores, and more. They have photo galleries, helpful tips as well as news & events. They also donate to the SF/SPCA when you add new reviews and locations to their site. Check it out and add your favorite dog friendly spots!

Want more information on Fido Factor? Check out their website for Mountain View, fan them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

They even have an  iPhone app (watch the embedded video) .  Use it to find dog friendly dining, shopping, hotels, parks, pet stores, services, and more. The app also uses Facebook Connect and lets you geo-tag photos. How cool is that?

Take Fido on a stroll through Gables End and imagine a quaint New England village – an intimate community tucked away in Silicon Valley and the progressive and engaging City of Mountain View. We are open 10 -5 pm daily and are happy to give you a tour of our beautiful new home community. Your best friend will love life at Gables End as much as you do!

http://gablesendhomes.com

Gables End is pet friendly! With Sierra Vista Park just steps from your front door and easy access to many city park’s, along with Shoreline Regional Park, it’s easy to see why so many pet-owners can make Fido’s dreams come true by owning a home at Gables End in Mountain View.  Since many of our homeowners are active professionals and work often takes them away from home, we thought we’d share a local business that we stumbled across: Doggieville.

Looking for someone to take care of your best friend while you’re away on your next business trip?  Somewhere where your four-legged friend can spend time with other doggie pals in a pet-friendly environment?

Look no further than Doggieville! They offer a wide variety of services for all your pet’s needs, whether it is daycare, sleepover, grooming or training. They provide a full range of services.

A complete list of services and rates can be found on the Doggieville website.  They offer evaluations, which helps to determine if their facility is a good fit for you and your dog, and how to provide the best care for your dog.  Evaluations are held Tues-Thurs, between 9a-12p, and between 2-4p. An appointment to schedule a Saturday evaluation is also available, if necessary.

We’ve never personally used Doggieville, but you can easily see that they are a Mountain View favorite. Check out their reviews on YELP.  Doggieville – giving you the peace of mind that your best friend is well taken care of until you see them again.

For those of you looking for a spot to walk and play with your buddy, here’s a list of local parks nearby our community at Gables End in Mountain View.  Rules for Dogs in City Parks

• Shoreline Park (dog-run area)
  Northeast corner of Shoreline Blvd. and North Road (east of Shoreline Park entry gate)
  For more information visit the Mountain View Dog Park Place or call the Shoreline Park office at 650/903-6392.
  
• Sylvan Park
• Charleston Park
• Rengstorff Park
• Eagle Park
• Whisman Sports

A Summary of all Mountain View Local Parks