Whether you’re headed out with the whole family or your four-legged best friend, it’s the perfect time for orchard walks, wagon rides, pumpkin hunts, caramel-apple indulgences, and cozy evenings on the porch. If you’re a pet parent who doesn’t want to leave your pup behind, here’s a big list of 13 dog-friendly apple orchards and pumpkin patches near the Twin Cities where pups on leash are welcomed!

If you and your pup are ready to enjoy all the fun that spring has to offer, this guide to Twin Cities pet events is for you.

With so many animals in rescues and shelters across the United States all vying for the attention of potential adopters, a quality photo can be the difference between being overlooked and finding a forever home. For the past several years, I've teamed up with my fellow pet photographer friends, Kelly of K Schulz Photography and Kirsten of KME Photography, to host a free foster photo event.