Get Featured in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix
Put your dog-friendly business in front of thousands of pet lovers across the Valley
Apply today to be part of this community-powered book celebrating the best local places to wag, wander, and woof.
Phoenix has a thriving dog-loving community, and they want to support businesses that share their values.
They’re just waiting to find you. That’s where A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix comes in, and where you come in too.
What’s This Project About?
We’re creating a beautiful, community-centered printed book that highlights the best dog-friendly businesses across the Valley.
From cafés and boutiques to tattoo studios, this guide celebrates the spaces where dogs and humans feel at home. A portion of every feature fee goes directly to non-profits, so your business can show up, give back, and be seen.
Why Join?
Increase visibility
Reach passionate Phoenix dog guardians looking for dog-friendly places to shop, eat, and explore.Get professional content
Receive high-quality brand photography (with a dog if you’d like!) plus promo materials to share.Give back to non-profits in need
$95 of your feature fee is donated to a local non-profit of your choice.
What’s Included:
Option 1 — Full Feature ($495)
✓ 30-minute on-location photo session at your business
✓ 5 high-resolution images for your marketing use
✓ Feature in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix
✓ Dedicated blog post and social media feature
✓ $95 donation to a non-profit
Option 2 — Pop-In Feature ($195)
✓ One candid photo during a quick pop-in
✓ Book feature only (no digitals)
✓ $95 donation to a non-profit
Limited to 5 spots
Want to include a dog in your session?
You can! Choose to feature your own pup, a rescue dog, or a model dog that fits your brand.
Dog-friendly? Community-minded? You belong in this book.
We’re inviting a small group of standout dog-friendly businesses to be featured in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix, a celebration of the places local pups and their people love most.
Whether you work directly with dogs or simply welcome them into your space with open arms, this is a chance to highlight what makes your business special and connect with the Phoenix pet-loving community.
We’re especially excited to feature businesses like:
Independent bookshops and cozy cafés
Force-free groomers and R+ dog trainers
Fear-free veterinarians
Tattoo studios and local artists
Dog-friendly boutiques, pet bakeries, and retailers
Local dog service providers
Places where pups are always welcome
If your space is a place where dogs feel at home and you’re excited to support local rescue, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to join A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix book?
Spots are limited. Fill out the form below to apply for your preferred feature tier. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and reach out with next steps.
(scroll down within this form to complete the application)
Hi, we’re Monica and Evan the duo behind Pup + Me.
We created A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix because we believe this city is full of people and places doing incredible things for dogs. Through photography and storytelling, we want to celebrate those spaces and connect the dog-loving community in a more meaningful way.
We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to hear more about your business.
Why it matters
You’re giving back.
Each feature helps fund lifesaving work at local rescues and nonprofits. You’re not just showing up, you’re making an impact.You’re investing in art with heart.
This is more than a spot in a book. It’s an invitation to create meaningful images and stories that celebrate your space, your values, and the role dogs play in our lives.You’re part of something bigger.
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix is a community-powered project. By joining, you’re connecting with fellow dog lovers and helping shape a more pet-welcoming city.
The Details:
Here’s everything you need to know about being featured in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix as a business.
All Phoenix-area dog-friendly businesses are welcome to apply.
A $495 feature includes a 30-minute photo session at your business, 5 high-resolution images, a feature in the book, a blog spotlight, a social media post, and a $95 donation to a nonprofit of your choice.
Want something simpler? The $195 pop-in option includes one candid photo taken during an unannounced visit and a book feature. No digitals are included, but $95 is still donated to charity.
Sessions begin in summer 2025 and will roll out into 2026.
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix will be professionally designed and printed, with copies available for purchase once complete.
This is more than a book, it’s a way to spotlight your dog-friendly values, support non-profits, and reach new pet-loving customers with intention and heart.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to chat. Email us anytime at hello@pupandmephoto.com
Want to Feature Your Dog Instead?
If you're not a business owner but you’d love to have your dog featured in A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix, we’d love to hear from you too.
We offer custom portrait sessions for local dogs and their families.
Nonprofit Partners We're Proud to Support
A Dog’s Guide to Phoenix is about more than just beautiful portraits, it's also about giving back. We're honored to support some truly incredible organizations doing life-changing work for pets and people across Arizona. Below you'll find the wonderful nonprofits that this project is helping fund. Click through to learn more, donate, or get involved.
AZK9 Rescue
Mission: Providing education, spay/neuter support, and rescue services in underserved Arizona communities.
Website: azk9.org
501(c)(3): 46-2309322
Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue
Mission: Saving mama dogs and their pups by providing care, enrichment, and safe forever homes.
Website: almostthererescue.org
501(c)(3): 46-3102120
Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL)
Mission: Promoting humane values and no-kill leadership through excellent animal care and community education.
Website: aawl.org
501(c)(3): 23-7149453
Arizona Humane Society
Mission: To improve the lives of animals, alleviate their suffering, and elevate their status in society.
Website: azhumane.org
501(c)(3): 86‑0135567
Arizona Small Dog Rescue
Mission: A no-kill shelter rescuing, treating, and rehoming small dogs in need across the Valley.
Website: azsmalldog.org
501(c)(3): 26-3993160
Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue
Mission: Rescue, foster, and place purebred Dobermans while educating the public and supporting adopters.
Website: azdoberescue.org
501(c)(3): 27-1352468
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue
Mission: Finding lifelong homes for displaced Labradors and promoting spay/neuter education.
Website: dlrraz.org
501(c)(3): 31-1706380
Friends for Life Animal Rescue
Mission: Rescuing dogs and cats, providing medical care, and finding forever homes with loving families.
Website: azfriends.org
501(c)(3): 86-0726443
Heidi's Village
Mission: Uniting the animal welfare community to innovate and ensure every pet finds a loving home.
Website: heidisvillage.org
501(c)(3): 81-5189833
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
Mission: Keeping pets and families together during crises through rescue, fostering, and support services.
Website: lostourhome.org
501(c)(3): 37-1589959
Love Pup Foundation
Mission: Keeping dogs off the streets and in loving homes through shelter prevention and outreach.
Website: lovepupfoundation.org
501(c)(3): 82-1977302
Love Them All Sanctuary + Rescue
Mission: Rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in critical need while providing ongoing support to adopters.
Website: lovethemallrescue.org
501(c)(3): 85-0859959
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
Mission: Providing compassionate shelter and public safety services for stray and injured animals in Maricopa County.
Website: maricopa.gov/162/Animal-Care-Control
501(c)(3): Government Agency
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Safety Division
Mission: Enforcing animal welfare laws and supporting safe interactions between pets and the public.
Website: mcso.org/community/mash-story
501(c)(3): Government Agency
P.A.W.S Program
Mission: Our team is committed to providing exceptional training and post-adoption support to ensure that every dog thrives in their forever home.
Website: paws-program.org
501(c)(3): 33-3207415
Sojourner Center
Mission: Overcoming the impact of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking by providing shelter, transitional housing, pet services, and trauma-informed support for survivors and their families.
Website: sojournercenter.org
501(c)(3): 94-2465081
The Trevor Project
Mission: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
Website: thetrevorproject.org
501(c)(3): 95-4681287
Planned Parenthood
Mission: Protecting access to inclusive health care for all.
Website: plannedparenthood.org
501(c)(3): 13-1644147
one·n·ten
Mission: Creating safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in Phoenix.
Website: onenten.org
501(c)(3): 86-0728990