For the greater good of two worlds

While it is common to see people and their dogs along the streets in Shanghai, the busy walkways aren't the safest places where the animal can roam around. In Pawsome's pet guide, 14 pet-friendly parks located all over Shanghai, including on Chongming Island, are recommended. In some of these parks, dogs are even free to roam the premises without needing to be leashed.

Pawsome has independently verified that these 14 venues are pet-friendly. The company also recommends that people have their pet licenses with them whenever they are out for a walk with their dogs.

Among the parks listed is the highly popular West Bund Greenland area where pet owners and their dogs are a common sight. On weekends, the scenic site becomes a vibrant gathering place for people to do photography, jog along the promenade and fly kites. The neighboring Pets' Playground is also an ideal place for pet owners as they are permitted to let their dogs off the leash.

Spanning 2,500 square meters, the Pets' Playground features different enclosures for dogs of different sizes to roam freely within. The area also provides free plastic bags for dog owners to pick up after their pets. According to an article by Shanghai Daily, this area has been lauded by residents and pet owners.

Another popular venue is the Shanghai Sculpture Park in Songjiang district where there are pockets of secluded space for dogs to roam freely. Here, dogs can also play with sand and water at the adjoining beach.

Pet owners who like ancient architecture could also bring their dogs to the Hanxiang Water Expo in Minhang district. Located in Maqiao town, this charming parkland features an ancient bridge museum and old trees.