Our pets are a part of the family, so it makes sense to include them in some of the fun stuff that we all do on a daily basis. The website, www.dogfriendlylittlerock.com, makes it easy to know where to eat and drink, play and stay with your pooch -- all in one place.

Chris Keene, owner, writer and doggy dining evangelist of the website, provides the ultimate Little Rock resource for dog-friendly places. She said the idea got started when she was walking her dog, Roxanne, around downtown Little Rock during St. Patrick's Day and an out-of-town visitor approached them who said he didn't realize he could bring his dog with him while visiting the capital city.

"We know there are a lot of like-minded travelers and we feel a personal recommendation is a lot more meaningful than a cursory list on one of the national websites (which omit many businesses, and are often downright incorrect)," she said.

Here is a look at some of the places she has compiled for the site:

Where to eat and drink

Where to play

Where to stay (if you're a visitor)

"Our goal is to encourage more restaurants and hotels to promote their dog-friendliness, especially with vacation season right around the corner," Keene said.

To get a full list of where to eat, play and stay with your pooch, click here.