At this Uptown apartment building there's a fenced dog run with artificial canine turf and a heated outdoor shelter aimed at keeping parents warm on the chilliest days. This summer, management plans to organize a whole slew of special events for dog lovers, including dog yoga, beer with your buddies and doggy Olympics. 2841 Bryant Av. S., Mpls.; 1-888-853-2417; track29uptown.com
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Pomeranian Meeka, left, and Bernese Mountain Dog Svenja play in the dog park area of the dog-friendly Track 29 apartments in Uptown April 26, 2014. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Eli, a Mini Goldendoodle, struts around the dog park area at Track 29 apartments in Uptown April 18, 2014. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pomeranian Meeka, left, and Bernese Mountain Dog Svenja play in the dog park area of the dog-friendly Track 29 apartments in Uptown April 26, 2014. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)