Grantham, NH, is a welcoming Upper Valley community where pets are an important part of everyday life. Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to the area, or visiting with your four-legged companion, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the region’s beautiful lakes, parks, trails, and outdoor spaces together. From Grantham and Lebanon to Enfield, New London, Springfield, Plainfield, Sunapee, Newport, and Claremont, the surrounding Upper Valley offers a wonderful mix of small-town charm, natural beauty, and pet-friendly adventures. For families throughout the region, Sugar River Animal Hospital provides a welcoming place to rely on for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care, with a team dedicated to helping pets live healthy, happy lives.
Pet-Friendly Activities around Grantham
Mt. Sunapee State Park
Location: 86 Beach Access Road, Newbury, NH, 03255
Mt. Sunapee State Park is dog-friendly. You and your dog are welcome in the Mt Sunapee campground and trails. Pets are not permitted at the beach at any time and are also restricted from the annual Arts and Crafts Festival and are not allowed at the ski area during winter months.
The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway
Location: SRKG Trail 1 – Old Province Road in Goshen, NH, 03752
The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway is a 75-mile, dog-friendly trail. It provides a great circle of trail corridors and conserved lands that provide walkers with minimally-developed access to the mountains, lakes, vistas and historical sites of the region. Dogs on a leash are welcome to join their owners, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Don't forget to have your pup on current flea and tick prevention before you go!
Sunapee Fly Casting Lessons
Location: Newbury Information Booth, Newbury, NH, 03255
Sunapee Fly Casting Lessons is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Travis. Leashed dogs are welcome on this tour.
Brookside Park
Location: From 89N turn left off the exit onto Old New Hampshire 10. Brookside Park is just past the entrance to Eastman and the Farmer’s Table.
A nice hiking loop you can bring your dog on.
Pet-friendly restaurants around Grantham
Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream
Location: 209 New Hampshire Rte 103, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Sunapee's Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream in Sunapee, NH, is a dog-friendly ice cream farm where your pet can join you for a treat at an outdoor table.
Salt Hill Pub Shanty
Location: 1407 New Hampshire Rte 103, Newbury, NH, 03255
Salt Hill Pub Shanty is a dog-friendly pub in Newbury, NH, where your dog is welcome to join you at a table on the patio.
Sunapee Harbor Dogs
Location: 74 Main St, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Sunapee Harbor Dogs is a hot dog stand in Sunapee Harbor next to the Sunapee Historical Society serving all-beef hotdogs on freshly steamed buns. Dogs are welcome, and the stand is open daily, weather permitting.
Peter Christian’s
Location: 195 Main St., New London, NH 03257
Peter Christian’s offers classic tavern fare with a creative flare and a dog-friendly patio where you can dine with your pet.
Recommended Pet Services around Grantham
Sugar River Animal Hospital
Location: 15 Yankee Barn Rd., Grantham, NH 03753. We are just north of Route 10 with easy access from Interstate 89.
Sugar River Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital and the first AAHA-accredited practice in the Upper Valley, earning accreditation in 2015. As a Cat Friendly veterinary practice, the hospital takes extra steps to make veterinary visits more comfortable and less stressful for feline patients.The team provides a variety of services for cats and dogs, including dental care, wellness care, and more. The hospital is dedicated to treating your pets like family.
A staple of the community since 2013, the practice is a trusted resource for local pet care.
Unleashed
Location: 277 Newport Rd, New London, NH
Unleashed offers the highest quality pet food, products, and grooming, with great customer service and the expert advice you need. They take pride in differentiating themselves from the big “box” stores. They also offer grooming services.
Pet Stores and Supplies around Grantham
Dog Star Canine
Location: 331 Georges Mill Rd, Springfield, NH 03284
Recommended by Dr. MacLean for doggy daycare and boarding.
Pet-Friendly Accommodations around Grantham
Grantham Airbnb Rentals
Location: Grantham, NH
Pet policies are determined by the individual host of each Airbnb property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions at a particular property in Grantham, please contact the host directly or read the House Rules section at the bottom of their listing.
VRBO Grantham
Location: Grantham, NH
Pet policies are determined by the individual owner of each Vrbo property. For more information on the pet fee, weight limit, and other restrictions at a dog-friendly Vrbo in Grantham, please contact the owner directly or read the 'House Rules' section of their listing. Also be sure to include your pet(s) in the 'Guest' field when making your reservation, so the pet fee can be included. If applicable, it will usually be displayed in the 'On-site Fees' or 'Owner Fees' sections during checkout. Some owners will also wait until you arrive in Grantham to collect the pet fee.
Mossy Log Retreat
Location: Grantham, NH
This 1-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats. Dogs must be leashed on the property. There is an on-site pet sitting service.
Loon Camp Miller Pond
Location: Grantham, NH
This 1-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs under 20 lbs for an additional fee of $60 per pet, per stay. Cats are also welcome.
East Lake Cottage
Location: Grantham, NH
This 3-bedroom vacation rental in Grantham allows 2 dogs under 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay. Sorry, no cats.
Pet Laws in Grantham
Being a responsible pet-owning resident of Grantham and abiding by County Animal Laws helps ensure that your pet is not disruptive to your neighbors. You can find more information on those Animal Laws here and here.