Discover Dog-Friendly
Places Near You
Parks, cafes, pet stores, bakeries — find and share the best spots for you and your pup, all in one place.
Everything your pup needs
on every adventure.
A map-first experience built to make exploring with your dog effortless and fun.
Interactive Map
Browse dog parks, pet stores, pet-friendly cafes, and more plotted on an Apple Maps base — filtered by category in one tap.
Add New Spots
Found a hidden gem? Tap “Add Spot” to contribute to the community map and earn points for every submission.
Points & Levels
Earn points for visiting spots and level up from Pup Explorer all the way to Top Dog as you explore more of the world.
Daily Streaks
Keep your streak alive by checking in daily. Consistent explorers unlock exclusive streak badges and bonus points.
Badges & Achievements
Unlock badges like First Paw Print, Neighborhood Explorer, Trail Sniffer, and Century Club as you discover new spots.
Visit History
Your Recent Activity feed logs every spot visited with timestamps and points earned — your dog’s adventure diary.
From zero to Top Dog
in three steps.
Open the Map
Instantly see all dog-friendly spots near you. Filter by Dog Parks, Pet Stores, Pet-Friendly Cafes, and more with a single tap.
Visit & Check In
Head to a spot with your pup, check in, and earn points. Each visit logs to your activity feed automatically.
Level Up & Explore
Watch your level grow, unlock badges, and build streaks. The more you explore, the more you earn.
Earn your stripes.
Badge by badge.
Every adventure earns you recognition. Collect all 8 badges on your way to the top of the pack.
Your dog’s next favorite
spot is waiting.
Download Ruff Spots free and start exploring today.
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Ruff Spots Privacy Policy
Ruff Spots Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 7, 2026
Ruff Spots (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Ruff Spots mobile application.
Information We Collect
Ruff Spots may collect the following information:
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Location Information: With your permission, we collect your location to help you discover nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks, trails, and other locations.
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Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect information such as your name, email address, profile information, and preferences.
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User Contributions: Information you submit, including reviews, photos, check-ins, favorites, and added locations.
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Usage Data: We may collect app usage information to improve performance, features, and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide personalized pet-friendly location recommendations.
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Display nearby Ruff Spots locations.
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Enable check-ins, favorites, reviews, and community features.
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Improve app functionality and reliability.
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Communicate important updates and service information.
Location Services
Ruff Spots uses location services to provide nearby pet-friendly recommendations and check-in features. Location access is only used with your permission and can be managed through your device settings.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate the app, such as hosting, analytics, mapping, and authentication services. These providers are required to protect your information.
User Content
Content you choose to submit, such as photos, reviews, and added locations, may be visible to other Ruff Spots users to help grow the pet-friendly community.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information and maintain a secure app experience. However, no online service can guarantee complete security.
Your Choices
You may manage permissions, update account information, or delete your account through available app settings or by contacting us.
Children’s Privacy
Ruff Spots is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the app or on our website.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please contact:
Ruff Spots Support
support@ruffspots.com