ON a recent walk I found myself Googling ‘Pubs for Dogs'.

And no - for those of you wondering, I wasn’t looking for a place for me and my friends to stop off, I was walking my beloved Shih –Tzu, Persie.

That’s when I came across a gem-of-a-website called Doggie Pubs.

Here you will find the dog-friendly inns across East Lancashire and the UK that cater for you and your furry friends. It’s fab.

One of the nearest to me is the Sunnyhurst Pub in Darwen, I will look forward to taking a trip in there some time soon.

So for all of you dog walkers, there is no excuse to leave the dog behind when you fancy a swift drink on a Sunday afternoon.

I'll be taking Persie along to these family-friendly establishments from now on...as long as he only drinks halves!

Are there any more dog friendly places out there?

I would like to know...